Profile For Brian

Are you getting overtime pay as well? I'd say be happy you're getting hourly. Alot of jobs like that are salary where you working 12 to 14 hour days and barely getting paid for 8. And like Big Scott said that first year of safe driving will open more doors for you.

Awesome news juicebox. I was actually briefly talking to a car hauler the other day while fueling. He had a very nice Pete that he actually was putting in a show which I didn't even realize could be done. Getting off topic here anyways glad to hear it's all working out!

No CWC I haven't heard of it before which was why I was asking, nor have I heard of "CB channel 19". I do not have one but will probably be investing in one soon that's what the point of asking about it was. I kind find many drivers these days to begin with that have a cb that I can ask these questions about. Appreciate the input though.

I'm curious when you say app how does such a thing work? Synced from your phone to the cb? How widely used is it among drivers?

Yeah unfortunately I'll still be running a load. Curious, if you end up not running are you still getting some sort of pay for that day?

Alot of interesting little towns through there. And you're right about this weekend. Saturday in particular I think we're going to get SLAMMED.

Yeah 65 can get nasty, especially that stretch. I'm actually at Rensselaer every Wednesday delivering a lone pallet of milk to a Strack and van til. Than rt 16 back to Huntington.

Both route 30 and 5 were a mess today.

Rt 30 just outside of Warsaw in case anyone is heading that way. Completely avoid it multiple semi crash reported with one turned over. And a crash on the detour route that was made to go around. Stay safe out there. Very slippery.

Thanks Dave, and to everyone else who took the time to answer.

Icy conditions? Not even once! Never ever use the jake break on ice! Slow and smooth is the key to running on ice. Super smooth shifts and the same goes for breaking.

Thanks everybody for answering that. Much appreciated.

Saturday with all that snow, watched a truck in front of me starting to loose it on the off ramp. How he recovered not sure. What was for sure was he was going to fast into the ramp. But in the event you do start sliding on an off ramp, is there anything you can really do besides what has already been said?

I was curious about using it in snow or ice. I have heard you can use it no problem, and other drivers say not too. Said it would do damage but didn't specify what kind. Which is correct? If it is okay does it help to use in the event you are sliding. Was something that was really never explained to me.

That's interesting G-town. Back in 2014 while taking some night classes at ccbc in Baltimore, lived there briefly. I worked during the day at MB Klein. Probably the largest model train provider in the world. Couldn't believe just how many different scales of trains they had. Ever do business with them?

I’ll try and post some new truck model photos today...for you new folks on here, I’ve been modeling HO scale trucks for over 30 years.

Awesome Grump excited for you. Are you going to do a diary?

That bonus will most likely spread out throughout the year. And as far as offering higher starting pay. I wasn't making more than an entry level otr driver. Keep in mind you can only move as fast as the stores unload you. Which normally took hours at a time. Also, it's regional so miles are short. Example all of my runs were Joilet, Il to no farther east than Ohio and no farther west than Missouri.

To be honest Ian it sounds like from some of your comments you are already done with trucking. Me personally, I think what you should have said I have x amount of experience with this company. Was let go for a PREVENTABLE accident. Learned from it and now need help finding a new job. Not your explanation for fatigue or bashing your former company. But then also saying that you want to go back, I can't understand that either. And the responses you got would have been very different. Bobcat was ready to give you a list of possible companies. Like I was saying there will be a company somewhere in the Chicagoland area that will hire you. Up to you to find it. Good luck.

Agree with Big t and Grump. Now if anything I guess it does help that you are from Chicago. As am I, there are definitely no shortage of a variety of jobs out here. Linehaul MIGHT be a possibility for you but I'm honestly not sure with that accident. Bobcat can probably touch on that. You'll be able to find something you are just going to have to do the research.

Came across this last night and thought I would bump. I agree with Dave it was a great thread. Very interesting read.

I just beat you to the punch really G-Town. Because you would of caught it probably 5 minutes later. You have the knack to catch people in their bs. I guess all do know for sure about "Todd" is where he is from. I thought I was done with him but can stomach watching the Ravens anymore.

Curious Mr. Groves you said "hi, from Sacramento" but the gps tracker has you currently outside of Boise? Just visiting I'm guessing? Also a another member on this forum Todd Holmes is from that same area. Happen to know him?