Author Archives: Rhonda

Returning To Trucking After Vacation: Part One

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Rhonda

I am just thrilled to know about this and the new adventure given to me.    Soon I am on my way and not looking forward to this blocking of a busy 4 lane highway while I back into a dock.  Backing is still not my best thing.  I’m going to have lots of  4-wheelers upset with me.  That’s OK as they upset me daily too! Continue reading →

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Women Truck Drivers

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Rhonda

The American public sees more and more women behind the wheel of a big rig and they must surely think this is a new thing for the women to branch out of the traditional boundaries set for women. Actually women have been branching out for many years–longer than you may think, too. Continue reading →

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The Trailer Behind The Truck

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Rhonda

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. Continue reading →

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Stormy Weather In Trucking

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Rhonda

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 … Continue reading →

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A Trucker’s Day Of Bad Weather

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Rhonda

Some days you just know it is going to be a bad day. Today was one of them. Its the last of November and there is all sorts of weather heading our way…. Continue reading →

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The Product Has To Be Made Before You Can Purchase It

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Rhonda

Most of us who shop do not give it any thought as to how that product got on the shelf.  All we expect is to see the shelves full when we spend our money on the needed items.  Food, clothing, tools anything you want to buy came on a truck. It takes a lot of trucks to keep America going and the shelves filled.  Continue reading →

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Trailer Of Breakfast Cereal–Getting It To You

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Rhonda

When you arrive at the shipper in Omaha, you shut off your truck at the guard shack and give your pickup number for your assigned load. Next you sign a carboned paper that has your name, truck number, trailer number … Continue reading →

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Medical Disqualification For Unfit Drivers

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Rhonda

This is a topic that all of us need to be concerned about and not just drivers. America is overweight for eating way to much of the wrong foods. The concern for getting unfit drivers off the road is coming … Continue reading →

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The DOT Recertification Physical

Posted on April 2, 2009 by Rhonda

I am just thrilled that I get to have my DOT physical done again. Mine expires tomorrow. The medical card I carry is good for 2 years. I understand why you need to get a physical with driving a huge vehicle and all, but… Continue reading →

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FMCSA SAFESTAT: The Grading System For Carriers And Their Employees

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Rhonda

Believe it or not, it’s far easier than you might imagine to get the safety records of trucking companies. And these records have a rather important impact on drivers…here’s how…. Continue reading →

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The DAC Report And Your MVR: How Companies Use Them For Hiring

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Rhonda

Right or wrong, things are not as simple as they were a few years ago. There are more regulations to deal with and more are added each year. Your DAC, MVR, and even your credit history will be looked at to see if you will be a worthy employee to work at many jobs, not just CDL driving jobs. Continue reading →

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Seeing The Aftermath Of A Trailer Rollover

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Rhonda

After a long day of being in 3 states with 3 loads, I got my 4th load and headed west on I80 as my goal was to get to the truck stop I wanted before my time ran out. I made it, and I was tired. Little did I know, things during the night were going to get interesting…. Continue reading →

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Making Turns In A Semi Can Be Dangerous – And Comical Too!

Posted on March 22, 2009 by Rhonda

Any driver in a semi will either see, or be involved in these types of events with any amount of time behind the wheel. There is often a lack of driving etiquette from the others who share the road with us. Their actions sure make a mess of things at turns, and I will never ever understand why the game of  “chicken” is involved between a car and a big truck. Sometimes our size just freaks them out and they just want to get out of the way! Sometimes they get in the way and don’t even know it – at least not at first! Continue reading →

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Life On The Road – Sometimes You Have One Of Those Weeks

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Rhonda

A lot can go wrong for truck drivers on the road, and sometimes you just have one of those weeks where it all goes wrong! Continue reading →

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Driver Error

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Rhonda

Friday. All I have to do is drop this trailer and get my new one and in 2 hours I’ll be at the terminal for the weekend. Then home!!!! And I will be getting home way before dark on a … Continue reading →

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