Profile For Vince M.

Hey Francisco, I’ve been in a really similar spot - started with local LTL runs and eventually realized it just wasn’t for me. Tight docks, weird residential stops… it wore me out fast.

What helped me was getting back on the road OTR and using an Trucker Guide app that kind of helped me plan better and avoid the worst spots. It shows good truck stops, places to park - made life way easier, especially early on when I was still figuring things out.

If you’re leaning toward OTR again, something like that might take a lot of the guesswork out of it.

Yeah, I've seen those posts too — hard to tell what's real and what’s just panic.

I try not to rely on social media drama too much. Instead, I usually check a few tools and forums that give a better feel for freight flow and what’s happening where. One app I use actually has a pretty solid map for tracking fuel prices, truck stops, even live traffic cams it's Trucker Guide. Honestly, I keep an eye on this one blog that breaks down industry news in a way that actually makes sense, helps me stay in the loop without all the noise.