After being away from home for about 10 weeks, I finally got home. What I did while I was there wasn’t as important as who I did it with….
Archive of entries posted on May 2009
The Trailer Behind The Truck
The trailer behind the truck is something that you may never think about in great detail, and it looks simple enough, but there’s a lot more to it than you may think.
Trucking Company Orientation: Not Much Fun
Basically, when going to orientation, prepared to be bombarded with videos, tested on your skills, and grilled about your past. I’m looking foreword to getting the heck out of this hotel, and getting on the open road. Hopefully, my trainer will show up in the next day or two. If not, it looks like I’m just going to have to wait…..
In This Economy, The Cream Is Rising To The Top
Unemployement offices may be encouraging people to look outside of trucking. Why? Truck driving jobs are available, but many trucking companies have been able to be more selective in this slower economy than they have in the past.
Preparing for Truck Driver Company Training – Things to Pack!
What should I pack? This has to be the number one question amongst newbies. First of all, pack as little as possible. Only the necessities….
The Time Has Come: I’m Heading To Orientation
It’s finally here! Time for me to hit the open road, see the country, and see how many people I know are shocked when they see me hauling ass in an eighteen wheeler.
Week 3, Day 1: Double the Trouble, Double the Fun.
We had some interesting things today, including pulling doubles, 45 degree sight-side backing, and a new instructor for the road trip.
Truck Driving School – Week 2, day 4 – The Truck demands a sacrifice!
Day four (4/30) of my journey towards becoming an Over the Road driver was rather exciting. As with the rest of the week, we started out in the yard today. We had a different yard instructor, so things were slightly different….
Stormy Weather In Trucking
Spring is something that everyone looks foward to after driving in the winter. The snow and ice and cold just wear a person out. Dealing with coats and boots and frozen brakes has worn out its welcome. Driving in the winter is not “easy” like it is in the spring and summer months. You eagerly look [...]
On The Road Again: Week 2, Day 3 of CDL Training
Today there was a variety of activities, including speaking to a few recruiters, pre-trip inspections, two types of backing, and a short trip on the highway.
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