Comments By G-Town

Congratulations!

Tri-axle. More versatile and easier to maneuver.

I answered your question a while back…

I do not want to discourage you at all…but, knowing what I know; I would not recommend this type of job without at least 6 months experience. There are places I go that still cause me to sweat. Conditions of active job sites can change by the hour.

Being the truck geek that I am…stretched frames are to me incredibly cool.

You could be more respectful Terry. Try that approach next time…

It is rare that a reputable company will consider a driver who has completed SAP. In the current market…I’d go with “impossible”.

Uber for you.

It simply means they don't hire people who've had to go through the Substance Abuse Program. If you want to get back into trucking failing a D.O.T. drug test, you must go through a SAP program. Going thru the program does not give a mandate saying trucking companies must hire you. Some of them simply won't take that risk.

Thank you for the response and information. However, you could (should) have stopped after the first sentence. I didn't ask about any of those other things.

Additionally, you are incorrect. Upon further research, I have found that most job listings that indicate "no SAP" are referring to people who are actively in the RTD process, typically on the last step (Follow-Up Testing Plan). They are willing to hire someone who has obtained a drug test violation and completed the RTD process in the past, they just don't want to deal with the RTD process themselves (excessive drug testing, not enough time since test fail, requirement to post test results to FMCSA Clearinghouse, etc.).

In the future, I'll research just a bit more before posting questions. :)

That particular area north of Aramingo Ave to Callowhill ST was under construction for several years and only recently was completed.

95 through Philly construction delays are perpetual…

Good luck Sandman!

For a short time before Walmart, I pulled several trailers for Disney On Ice. PackRat is right though…the backing can be a challenging puzzle.

Hope your backing is excellent. I know drivers that have done the entertainment fleet gigs. One venue in Boston was 3/4 of a mile backing, with two bends and an uphill thrown in.

Far from excellent, but improving. That and the inner city driving will be quite the challenge, but I'll give it everything I got.

My experience shows that drug use of any kind elevates risk and compromised public safety.

Although your post may be truthful, factual, it’s only relevant for someone trying to beat the system to maintain employment while continuing to use substances that cannot safely coexist with a trucking career.

Besides…10 panel screens are more prevalent as are hair follicle tests.

I agree 100%

I am at the posted reduced speed when I reach the sign, not slowing down when I see the sign. I begin slowing a half mile beforehand. I do not mind "being in the way" through these construction areas. Slower is safer and no tickets.

What company?