General Category. Student driver on felony probation. Page 1 of 1. Ryan R. Posts: 4. Joined Us: 10 years, 3 months ago. 10 years, 3 months ago. Hi i served 3 years in a florida correctional facility for aggrv battery and i am finishing My sentence of 10years probation.7 years, 11 months ago. When sliding your tandems all the way to the rear, you eliminate almost all tail swing, which is why it is a preferred method used by some drivers when backing into tight spots. When docking to be loaded or unloaded, it is also much safer for the forklift driver to be running in and out of a trailer with the tandems slid ... Here are a few lessons that I've learned about loving a driver: 1.) Trust him. This is probably the single most important thing I can tell you. You've really got to have a rock-solid relationship built on mutual trust and reinforced with open, honest communication for this to work. My husband walks morning noon and night. After 2 to3 hours of driving the dog sits up and whimpers "time to pee dad". He'll stop at the next available rest stop and walk the whole outside perimeter of the place. Get back in the truck and keep on going. I found myself actually smiling walking to the truck stop saying hello as i passed people.In Virginia, after your third failed attempt, you must attend and pass a refresher course before you can retest. Bill is correct in that your local DMV office or CDL testing site is the best place to go for accurate information. Good luck. Thanks - if there's anyone in texas that knows for sure I would appreciate it.8 years, 6 months ago. 6 years, 11 months ago. When I was pulling Prime trailers with the company I trained at I went coast to coast twice in that month, also hit 42/48 states in that time. I'm sure it also helped my trainer lived in CA. But yes, I'd say it's definitely possible.Here's my take on Roehl's $3,130 "cost of job training" contract which is insulting. This is a contract that covers their costs of training me. It's for $3,150 and new drivers have to drive 75,000 miles. I'm set up for their orientation for a regional job and I am a new driver. I have my CDL already from somewhere else other than Roehl.Are you considering embarking on a cruise vacation aboard the MSC Seascape? With so many options available, it can be challenging to determine which cruise ship is the best fit for...Jun 29, 2022 · 488 Photos. 1 year, 8 months ago. As some may know I had a Mack anthem that had some weird engine issues. Then got a new anthem and everything was going great. Unfortunately the new anthem is already having issues. The air pressures have been running lower and isn't going up. The wheels locked up and it just got towed this morning. In recent years, the topic of migration has become a hot-button issue around the world. With millions of people leaving their home countries in search of better opportunities, it’s...Our Pre-Trip Inspection Study Guide has everything you need to prepare for the Class A CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Exam. Our study guide will cover the pre-trip inspection terminology as well as a thorough list of all of the parts you will be inspecting on the vehicle. For each part you will be inspecting there will also be a list of items you will ...728 Photos. 9 years, 11 months ago. Will, about five or six months ago we had a driver on here go to TMC and he wrote a nice little detailed journal about his experience at orientation. You might find Steve's TMC Journal interesting and informative.As cat owners, we want to ensure that our furry friends are healthy and well-nourished. One common question that many cat owners have is, “How much should I feed my cat?” The answe...9 years, 7 months ago. I know someone who went to the dmv in order to downgrade his CDL to a regular Class C driver's license. He actually did that in order to go back to full trucking school in order to start the career from scratch again. He felt that downgrading is the only way to get a new start, because he has been away from trucking since ...If you’ve ever had to replace a windshield, you know how expensive it can be. That’s why the idea of getting a windshield replaced for only $99 might seem too good to be true. But ...10 years, 4 months ago. An APU is a Auxillary Power Unit..meaning it has its own fuel source ( they plumb them into the truck tank), and they provide heat and AC to the interior of the truck. They also provide 110 electric. Some companies do have them, but they are finding that they are hard to maintain.500 Photos. 5 months ago. I don't know about Western Express as a company, but I can tell you that from my experience the Western Express drivers have earned their bad reputation. Saturday I saw a Western Express driver hit the front of another truck while turning left into a truck stop.. The Western Express driver was not even close.728 Photos. 4 years, 9 months ago. I've been doing flatbed work ever since I started my trucking career. The customer I'm a dedicated driver for has one customer in Springfield, MO that gets a dry-van load from our plant every week. In all these years I've never been put on that load until today. I've got to tell you it looks weird in my mirrors.This topic has the following tags: Click on any of the buttons above to view topics with that tag, or you can view a list of all forum tags here . The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever! Here is a collection of funny trucking pictures put together by …Transcendentalists define truth as an ultimate reality that goes beyond, or transcends, what people can know by means of the five senses. In the transcendentalist view, people gain...A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT). It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history.Dogs can and do run around when outside and it only takes one second for the dog to get ran over by a truck in the parking lot. Can't be mad at the driver. That is what a leash is for. You can get a leash the rolls itself up and will go out 20 to 30 feet. Plenty of length for the dog to run and do its business.Jan 5, 2024 · The High Road Article Series. The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever! Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted. Women of trucking category, page 1. Friendly advice from women truck drivers to help women get their trucking career off to a great start! In Virginia, after your third failed attempt, you must attend and pass a refresher course before you can retest. Bill is correct in that your local DMV office or CDL testing site is the best place to go for accurate information. Good luck. Thanks - if there's anyone in texas that knows for sure I would appreciate it.31 Photos. 3 years, 1 month ago. Recap of day 1. Met the Schneider minibus at the hotel at 0600 for a 0630 start to the day. Lots of paperwork and online learning modules. Then came a urine and hair follicle drug screen followed by a DOT physical. The came more paperwork and reading a couple of chapters in Schneider's big handbook …31 Photos. 6 years, 10 months ago. Hello TruckingTruth, I used to hold a CDL in Texas but was forced to downgrade to a Class C license, because I couldn't afford to get another DOT physical. At that time I was out of work. It was 10 days before the deadline to renew my physical and I couldn't afford it so I had to voluntarily downgrade my ... Dogs can and do run around when outside and it only takes one second for the dog to get ran over by a truck in the parking lot. Can't be mad at the driver. That is what a leash is for. You can get a leash the rolls itself up and will go out 20 to 30 feet. Plenty of length for the dog to run and do its business. In Virginia, after your third failed attempt, you must attend and pass a refresher course before you can retest. Bill is correct in that your local DMV office or CDL testing site is the best place to go for accurate information. Good luck. Thanks - if there's anyone in texas that knows for sure I would appreciate it.Hotshot trucking, and general trucking tips. Teach new truck drivers what they need to know when getting into trucking.Hang out in this forum. Here's some stuff to get you started. The High Road program will get you all set up for the CDL written test. Truck Driver's Career Guide; Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version) High Road Training Program; And for your further reading, check these links out: Truck Driving School Listings2. Turn the steering wheel hard left. Back up slowly until the truck is aligned straight with the trailer. STOP. 3. Turn the steering wheel hard right. Back up slowly until getting to the center of the "V" (at the edge of the mud flap). STOP. 4. Turn the steering wheel hard left. Back up slowly until the truck is aligned straight with the ...Omnitracs (a.k.a. Qualcomm) is a satellite-based messaging system with built-in GPS capabilities built by Qualcomm. It has a small computer screen and keyboard and is tied into the truck’s computer. It allows trucking companies to track where the driver is at, monitor the truck, and send and receive messages with the driver – similar to email.My husband walks morning noon and night. After 2 to3 hours of driving the dog sits up and whimpers "time to pee dad". He'll stop at the next available rest stop and walk the whole outside perimeter of the place. Get back in the truck and keep on going. I found myself actually smiling walking to the truck stop saying hello as i passed people.I put an application in, waiting to hear from them. Figure the holiday may slow down responses. If recruiting is as busy as dispatch right now, your process may take a bit longer. Be patient. On top of holidays and vacations, yesterday the Commdata system was down for half the day. Trucking is often a waiting game.Jul 29, 2020 · Anyone know how much they pay during the training and first year? Letting you know right now I knew at least four solo drivers making $700-800 gross a week or less driving for TMC. Neither hardly ever grossed $1000 gross a week. One of my friends shared checks making constant $800 gross checks and he was working hard. KNOW whats on them. Now when trying to get another job you will have to list CRST as an employer. Trucking companies WILL call them and ask for the reason for termination and yes termination will be on your DAC. They will be told you were fired and why. Both reasons will cause companies not to hire you.In most parts of the country it's really difficult to start out in a local driving position. Most local companies won't hire inexperienced drivers. That's a reality for 90% of us. You are an exception to that general practice and it's probably confusing to you. As a general rule OTR experience is very important.Have you ever come across a property and wondered who the rightful owner is? Whether you are a potential buyer, a real estate agent, or simply curious about the ownership of a part...728 Photos. 4 years, 9 months ago. I've been doing flatbed work ever since I started my trucking career. The customer I'm a dedicated driver for has one customer in Springfield, MO that gets a dry-van load from our plant every week. In all these years I've never been put on that load until today. I've got to tell you it looks weird in my mirrors.24 Photos. 5 years, 2 months ago. Drove through Wyoming twice last week both days they had wind warnings. Both times they said the winds were 40 plus on the signs and I was pulling around 40,000 lb. I was buffeted all over the road. I did see them pulling one truck out of the ditch. Didn't look like he turned over but he was in the median.Here's my take on Roehl's $3,130 "cost of job training" contract which is insulting. This is a contract that covers their costs of training me. It's for $3,150 and new drivers have to drive 75,000 miles. I'm set up for their orientation for a regional job and I am a new driver. I have my CDL already from somewhere else other than Roehl.A box truck lets say 33000 GVWR requires a CDL I get paid 50 CPM plus all fuel (on a fuel card) all travel including rentals paid for. Every 500 miles dispatched includes 45 dollars for a hotel. Every 500 miles dispatched includes 45 dollars for a hotel.Sep 1, 2013 · All during your first year as a driver you will be continually learning everyday. There is just no way for you to become proficient by going through a school. If you are still in school I encourage you to go take the driving test, your instructors would not have wanted you to test if they didn't think you could pass. Good day folks, I have a CDL B question and the school bus company that tested me and passed me. (background) They train you to drive a school bus and because they are a 3rd party testing site you get your CDL B through them.When it comes to buying a new mattress, one of the first things people do is read reviews. Unfortunately, not all reviews are created equal. Some are legitimate, while others are w...I started the Swift Driving Academy in Lewiston, ID on 1-06-14. On this thread I will do my best to inform everyone what I am going through and how they teach us to drive these big trucks. A little background on me, I'm 38 and spent the last 20 years doing residential construction. After the last few years of little work, a friend of mine threw ...Topic 26064 | Page 1. Company's that hire driver after the go through DOT SAP PROGRAM. Failed a pre employment drug screen back in 2017. Just now found out about it have been driving since 2016. Looking at taking the sap so I can get back to driving. Just trying to find out what companies will hire me after I take it.But first you need to elaborate on your address and the past 3 years of job experience. At this point, get Roehl out of your head. You are going to have to cast a wide net and get going with any company that has a paid CDL training program, like Schneider, Werner (which is Roadmaster school), etc. Kraven Black.TruckingTruth.com is dedicated to preparing new truck drivers for life on the road! http://www.truckingtruth.com/ Our Truck Driver's Career Guide will walk you through …Transcendentalists define truth as an ultimate reality that goes beyond, or transcends, what people can know by means of the five senses. In the transcendentalist view, people gain...That's after 2500 miles or a week or so. Most of the time I was just either sitting around or wasting time moving empties when local guys should be doing that in L.A, it's been headaches with the shippers, not wanting to release loads or my truck not working. my DBL is an a**hat. 400$ a week isn't working for me. Women in Trucking. We honor the lady-truckers who manage to hit the road everyday. To all super-lady-truckers out there, this place is for you. Threads: 11. Posts: 67. Xem phim Anime Vinland Saga... by. nguyenhhtux123. 03-21-2023. Jun 19, 2022 · Don't bother trying to skip gears during a road test. You can play around with that once you get out there. For now, just do it by the book. Start off in 2nd gear, slowly release the clutch until it is fully released, then accelerate. Just go one gear at a time. Slow, smooth, and gentle. Ocho. Welcome to the Trucker Forum - Trucking & Driving Forums - Class A Drivers. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. ... True stories from the road. Amusing factual stories -... by yuooos. 04-16-2019 01:33 PM. 87: 1,821: And the Survey Says... That drum will turn slow while you are driving. If you turn it too fast then the concrete can stay higher on the drum and that is when you get the rocking motion. It looks high but your center of gravity is really very low compared to other trucks. Christopher J. Fountain Hills, AZ. Experienced Driver. No wishful thinking in this business...it's performance based. Went to WEL yard for a company to pick up a load. Nice friendly people. Laura. Brett Aquila. Moderator. Keeseville, NY. Experienced Driver. Posts: 13253.I put an application in, waiting to hear from them. Figure the holiday may slow down responses. If recruiting is as busy as dispatch right now, your process may take a bit longer. Be patient. On top of holidays and vacations, yesterday the Commdata system was down for half the day. Trucking is often a waiting game.149 Photos. 1 year, 4 months ago. Good morning so I thought I would go ahead make a diary! I found out about two weeks before the 27th of December that my application for Melton Truck Lines was approved and truly I was both excited and dreadful because of what had happened elsewhere which I just won't disclose in this diary, if I do …500 Photos. 5 months ago. I don't know about Western Express as a company, but I can tell you that from my experience the Western Express drivers have earned their bad reputation. Saturday I saw a Western Express driver hit the front of another truck while turning left into a truck stop.. The Western Express driver was not even close.Members: 328,925. Latest Member: DougC1979. Join the largest trucking forum! All your questions about the best truck driver jobs and training answered by …67 Photos. 3 years, 2 months ago. The X15 is not really new. It is a new version of the ISX 15. Kinda like the difference in a 396 and 402 chevy motor, for those old enough to remember them. They made some really minor changes mainly to the head and gave it 600 hp. With those changes came the new name.I live in the Northern Panhandle of Wv. and safety and doing things right the first time is important to me. I came up with a list of trucking companies that hire new drivers: Roehl, Schneider, US. Express, Cr England, and Transport America and out of those I cut it down to two: Roehl and Schneider.Most of the OO/Lease companies (Landstar for example) have a maximum age they would allow. If you are simply "running cans" from port to end user, intrastate , then it shouldn't really matter - save for the cost (and limited parts availability) of keeping the rig on the road. Rick. Page 1 of 1.9 years, 8 months ago. Jason, welcome to the forum! TMC would be a great place to start your flat-bedding career. If your interested in getting some first hand knowledge about their training period for new drivers check out this members thread about TMC training. It will give you a good idea of what to expect. Jason S.Washington No limits specified. West Virginia 37' From tractor rear axle to trailer first axle cannot exceed 37" (max 41" form kingpin to center of trailer axles is OK) Wisconsin 43' maximum distance between kingpin and the center of rear axle on the trailer. Wyoming No limits specified. FairyTales.Penthouse Letters Magazine can be read for free on websites such as Magzus and Magstack. Each of these sites provide access to the full magazine; however, they only stock a small n...Topic 26199 | Page 1. So a few weeks ago I decided it was time for a career change. I went to Driver Pulse, dropped applications with any company that had a CDL school, and waited. I got calls from several different companies, but after doing my research Wilson seemed to be the best fit for me.Trucker's Forum ; General Category ; Can a truck driver take 'Vivanse" for ADD if the doctor gives a prescription for the drug? ... side effects, such as dizziness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping. For those who understand how well it works, the true patient will feel sharp and alert, more calm, and will sleep better. Inform whoever is ...2. Turn the steering wheel hard left. Back up slowly until the truck is aligned straight with the trailer. STOP. 3. Turn the steering wheel hard right. Back up slowly until getting to the center of the "V" (at the edge of the mud flap). STOP. 4. Turn the steering wheel hard left. Back up slowly until the truck is aligned straight with the ...Windows 10 is one of the most popular operating systems in the world, known for its user-friendly interface and a wide range of features. However, one question that often arises is...Trans Am offers a week (more or less) orientation then if you pass orientation you have a truck by yourself, solo, no training at all. On the street with a truck, solo. No way was I ready to be on the road with up to 80,000 pounds, seventy feet …Pros: Longest wait for a dispatch has been one hour, nineteen minutes. Miles (and more miles). From 26 March through the end of April, I drove 11, 653 miles. This included five days off and two 34-hour resets. For the month of May, I drove 12,304 miles with three 34-hour resets and no days off.7 Photos. 9 years, 8 months ago. In Texas you've got to do a blind side parallel park to pass the test. It is usually the main maneuver that gets people in trouble on the test. While I never really liked the so called "formulas" for parking maneuvers, for some people it makes it much easier to get it in the box.Trucker's Forum. Need some guidance from experienced truckers? Look no further! Our team is here to help you out with honest, friendly advice. No drama, just solid tips and support. Got questions? Fire away! We're all …A box truck lets say 33000 GVWR requires a CDL I get paid 50 CPM plus all fuel (on a fuel card) all travel including rentals paid for. Every 500 miles dispatched includes 45 dollars for a hotel. Every 500 miles dispatched includes 45 dollars for a hotel.31 Photos. 3 years, 1 month ago. Recap of day 1. Met the Schneider minibus at the hotel at 0600 for a 0630 start to the day. Lots of paperwork and online learning modules. Then came a urine and hair follicle drug screen followed by a DOT physical. The came more paperwork and reading a couple of chapters in Schneider's big handbook …Something to be aware of is the relationship between the position of the trailer tandems to the turning radius of the trailer. My last load scaled out 9000 lbs heavier on the drives. 29,000 on drives, 38,000 on the trailer. To get legal, I ended up sliding the tandems all the way to the back. This was the first time I’ve run with my tandems ...True, this is a "free country" and maybe the idea of restrictions is frowned upon. Also, I understand your desire to be legally able to drive any semi-truck tractor on the road. However, in the last several years most of the major trucking companies have been switching over to auto-shift shift tranmissions.Omnitracs (a.k.a. Qualcomm) is a satellite-based messaging system with built-in GPS capabilities built by Qualcomm. It has a small computer screen and keyboard and is tied into the truck’s computer. It allows trucking companies to track where the driver is at, monitor the truck, and send and receive messages with the driver – similar to email.Here's my take on Roehl's $3,130 "cost of job training" contract which is insulting. This is a contract that covers their costs of training me. It's for $3,150 and new drivers have to drive 75,000 miles. I'm set up for their orientation for a regional job and I am a new driver. I have my CDL already from somewhere else other than Roehl.24 Photos. 5 years, 2 months ago. Drove through Wyoming twice last week both days they had wind warnings. Both times they said the winds were 40 plus on the signs and I was pulling around 40,000 lb. I was buffeted all over the road. I did see them pulling one truck out of the ditch. Didn't look like he turned over but he was in the median.6 years, 10 months ago. Heartland Express does NOT use driver facing cameras, if you want to update the list. They do have the lane departure system like Prime, as someone mentioned above. It's quite easy to disable but the company will probably term you if they find out. Truckin Along With Kearsey.McElroy is a great place to get your start in a flat-bed company. Shawn S. Meridian , MS. Company Driver In Training. Posts: 4. Joined Us: 7 years, 7 months ago. 7 years, 6 months ago. While in school we had a McElroy truck that parked there every Friday about 5 .Dec 9, 2022 · 352 Photos. 11 months, 4 weeks ago. Howdy Andrey! Long time no see (here on TT)! I have no personal experience with 10 Roads. I have talked to a couple drivers that are hauling mail and it appears to always be on a tight schedule. Most of the drivers I come across out west here are driving in excess of 75 mph. Here at Trucking Truth we recommend going to a company that offers company sponsored cdl training because they will put you through cdl school on their dime and offer you a job on the other side so they are invested in your success from day one and you don’t have to have several thousand dollars saved up just to get started in trucking. …
Posts: 13. Joined Us: 10 years, 5 months ago. 10 years, 4 months ago. Hi folks, So, I'm through my 1st week of CDL school (with my permit and medical card outta the way). I had sent an application into the folks at Ozark Motor Lines out of Memphis and spoke with the recruiter there. She's seeing me up with an orientation date after graduation. . Costco sunday hours near me
HGV truck drivers | General discussions - JOIN THE LARGEST TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS ASSOCIATION IN THE UK FOR FREE – …Transcendentalists define truth as an ultimate reality that goes beyond, or transcends, what people can know by means of the five senses. In the transcendentalist view, people gain...500 Photos. 5 months ago. I don't know about Western Express as a company, but I can tell you that from my experience the Western Express drivers have earned their bad reputation. Saturday I saw a Western Express driver hit the front of another truck while turning left into a truck stop.. The Western Express driver was not even close. Pros: Longest wait for a dispatch has been one hour, nineteen minutes. Miles (and more miles). From 26 March through the end of April, I drove 11, 653 miles. This included five days off and two 34-hour resets. For the month of May, I drove 12,304 miles with three 34-hour resets and no days off. Ever wondered if some of those crazy names on the radio are their real names or just for show? Maybe you already know the answer for some of them, but the truth about many of those...114 Photos. 4 years, 5 months ago. 1 - A European Trucking License is not valid to operate a Commercial Vehicle here in the states, there is no reciprocity. 2 - For the most part, you must have a US regular drivers license for a year, to obtain a CDL (most companies require this also). 3 - If you are not a US Citizen, you must have a green card ...Pushing the clutch in before putting it into gear may make for a more forgiving shift if your timing is off a little bit but has no advantage if your timing is right. When done properly floating gears works perfectly. There is no advantage to double clutching. Chris A. Home State: WA.Trucking = four months of training and then it's very doable for a first year driver to make 40 to 50 thousand gross. Electrician = being home every night. Trucking = being away from home much of the time, unless you get a local driving job. Electrician is a great skill, but I know being a top tier truck driver is just as demanding of a skill.Everything my recruiter promised was my experience. However, $62,000/year ($1200 x 52 weeks) was not promised. Schneider pays different for different positions and maybe yours will pay that. I was a solo OTR driver getting home twice a month. My first year pay was $40,000 including bonuses.As cat owners, we want to ensure that our furry friends are healthy and well-nourished. One common question that many cat owners have is, “How much should I feed my cat?” The answe...About Trucking Truth; Login/Register; CRST After 3 Months Topic 698 | Page 2. Trucker's Forum ; Diaries Category ; CRST after 3 months; Page 2 of 3; ... The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever! Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted; Register Learn More. Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth.Jun 19, 2022 · Don't bother trying to skip gears during a road test. You can play around with that once you get out there. For now, just do it by the book. Start off in 2nd gear, slowly release the clutch until it is fully released, then accelerate. Just go one gear at a time. Slow, smooth, and gentle. Ocho. .
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