Comments By Rob S.

I was a yard dog at a large DC prior to my current gig. Only once did I decline to help a driver. He dropped his trailer without lowering the landing gear. I might have helped him with that but he also was in the wrong location and claimed ignorance when I asked him about it. This place was really well laid out and marked. I told him some time spent cranking up a trailer would help him remember next time.

Https://www.wingsandwaveswaterpark.com/

That's a link to their site. The landing page has a video that's a lot better than any pictures I could take.

I don't remember. There's a water park underneath it though. It's kind of a big deal when they landed those 747s at the tiny airport across the highway.

I guess you're already on your way for another load by now. Maybe take some of the heat with you please. I did my 12.5 hours and now my weekend starts. Ahh, the local life.

McMinnville is my home town! Where is your delivery? What time? Our yard is in the middle of town at the creamery. The nearest big truck stops are on I-5 at exit 278. Mac is about 45 minutes from there. The main attraction in Mac is the Spruce Goose museum. I'm not sure if they'll let you in with a trailer though, might want to call first if you decide to try it.

Ron Howard for Opie Taylor and Richie Cunningham.

I recall picking up empty aluminum cans that were bound for a bottler. Their biggest concern was that my empty must not have any hay in it. When they said this I thought it was ridiculous. What moron would ship hay in a box? Apparently it's a thing.

Fools bash Swift because it's easier to pronounce than the competition.

I started with Swift. I had a good experience and I recommend them as a place for cdl training. I was there over a year and made good money. I left because I was looking for local work that they couldn't provide as well as my current employer. If I were to go OTR again, I'd certainly consider them as an option.

I'm also local and home every night. I do pretty much the same as the guys mentioned. We are slip seat so my go bag has plenty of bleach wipes and enough zip ties and tarp straps to get me home. If I expect a long wait for unloading I'll bring along a small pillow. It makes a whole of difference to take off my boots and turn sideways, even if only for 15 or 20 minutes.

Picked up a full load of yogurt in California. Took it to Vermont. Deadhead about 60 miles to the next shipper. They put on a full load of yogurt which we took back to California. Dropped it about 40 miles from where we started.

I think he means the short test after teaming with a mentor for a few weeks. If so, don't worry. It's been a while since I upgraded but it was simple. They just want to know if you can use the atlas and complete the macros. You don't need to memorize them. Handling the rig during the drive test is much more important.

God luck