Comments By C. S.

Swift should be willing to find a codriver for you. You'll likely have more luck using their system than on here.

I drive team and I've never experienced this. Neither has my fiancé, to my knowledge. If I wake up with a headache it's usually because I went to bed with one. It sounds a lot like vertigo. You should see a doctor if symptoms persist.

Usually (not always) a truck that must be recovered was previously occupied by a driver who left the company on bad terms. You could find a truck that's completely fine, or it could be vandalized to varying degrees and even urinated/defecated in. Bring gloves, trash bags, disinfectant, and maybe nose plugs. Just in case.

"every company has a No Weapons policy", "ALL COMPANIES have a "no weapons" policy"

You all might not want to hear this, but these statements are, in fact, not true. Yes, most companies have such a policy, but I know of at least one, smallish company (about 50 trucks) that has no written policy regarding guns, and basically has a "don't ask, don't tell" attitude. (I won't give a name, as there are probably anti-gun nuts out there that would try to cause trouble for them.) The owner, by the way, is very pro-gun, in general.

I believe you, just like I believe there are companies that don't require formal training, don't care if you drink a few beers during your ten hour, etc. I would be shocked to find that any major carrier didn't have a no weapons policy. It's a huge liability for them, and frankly it is for the driver too. Just not worth it.

I'm a twenty four year old woman and I've felt unsafe exactly one time out here. Just FYI. I personally don't see the need to carry any sort of weapon. If you're truly concerned carry a tire thumper.

My fiancé owns dozens of firearms and he doesn't see the need to carry a gun out here either; they stay at home locked up.

It reminds me of the scenario I hear from so many people on April 15th. "Hey! Im getting back $2400 dollars on my taxes this year!!! I try to remind them that it was their money in the first place. They just overpaid their taxes by $200.00 per month. Some people get it........most just look at me like I have 2 heads.

I understand the concept but I enjoy receiving a tax return vs. getting nothing (or worse, owing taxes). Many people also use it as a means of forced saving for large expenses, since they have no way of accessing it throughout the year.

ITA on the gross/net. My fiancé and I earn the exact same gross pay every week by default. But my net is always lower because I have more deductions.

My go-to thing for long trips is like "VH1 Behind The Music" on YouTube. I don't watch the video while I'm driving - there's nothing really interesting to watch on those shows anyhow. It's mostly just interviews and narration over still photos. But the stories are super interesting and very well done.

Great tip! I've listened to about twenty of these over my last few drives.

It has already begun. The downfall of human drivers is inevitable, resistance is futile. Accept your fate quietly and we may allow you to fuel us and polish our wheels. Beep boop.

I took this pic last year, but the return of summer reminded me of it. AC broken? No apu? No problem!

When I drove my freightliner I routed the antenna cord up through the sleeper cabinet and out the driver side upper bunk window, and set the antenna on the metal Qualcomm mount. Never had a problem receiving signal.