Comments By Cory D.

And ppl are getting hostile

You obviously don't even know the meaning of hostile, which totally makes our point here. No one has been "hostile," or tried to "bully" you.

And if you don't realize how relevant the right hand turn comment was, I seriously hope you don't go over there and get yourself killed.

Let's just agree to disagree, your concerns are appreciated.

Cory get's defensive;

You're taking my off day statement way out of context btw.

"A right turn you hadn't experienced before that had an effect on you"... I think we all got the context. If a RHT has an effect on you (due to limited experience), what is going to happen when an RPG explodes near your truck...what effect will that have? Hope and luck are not strategies, unfortunately in an active war zone, that's all you may have to fall back on.

And ppl are getting hostile when I'm just trying to seek information on a trucking website about what other companies do offer job overseas. So far the only ones contributed anything was Auggie and Patrick because they talked about what I was asking in regards to going overseas. Other then that it's been bullying and bringing up a RHT I asked about months ago which was irrelevant to the OP.

I mean everybody has there off days right?

It wasn't a right turn I was worried about it was the fact this was one of those turns I never encountered before during my career of trucking that left an effect on me.

I doubt you've encountered RPG's, mortar rounds, IED's, Camel riding bandits, disgruntled ISIS marauding bands, or Taliban decapitation experts either, but we aren't going to be able to give you advice on any of that on your occasional "off day."

Those drivers aren't allowed "off days." Those are the kind of days that precede their funerals. But at least they made some good money while they were at it.

You mean some of them made some good money, not everybody gets blown to pieces that goes over there. Just because it happens to some doesn't mean it happens to everyone.

You're taking my off day statement way out of context btw.

I'm gonna say you should try to be an owner/operator over there. Just think of the money you'll be making!

Oh yeah, here's the list of companies I think you should be looking into...

Met Life

Banner Life

Prudential Life

Hartford Life

Of course I'm using sarcasm, but Cory are you serious? Just three months ago you were asking us how to properly make a right hand turn!

Now you think you are capable of surviving (literally) one of the riskiest driving jobs known? I've been a risk taker all my life - I'm having great success at Truck Driving, but I wouldn't even consider what you are considering.

To each his own.

I mean everybody has there off days right?

It wasn't a right turn I was worried about it was the fact this was one of those turns I never encountered before during my career of trucking that left an effect on me. Plus I heard some of the trucks over there aren't semis(My brother used to work over there.).

He is talking about driving truck in combat zones. Yes you can make 6 figures driving truck in Afghanistan or Iraq. Make sure your Last Will and Testament is up to date first. Also I hope you enjoy IEDs and 2 way live fire ranges. (Being shot at). The money is there. Companies who's names to keep on eye out for such opportunities: Raytheon, DynCorp, L3, and KBR to name a few.

Precisely, sorry for late response but yeah the money is good. Thanks for the companies you mentioned, I'll be sure to take a glance at them.

Hey all, I'm curious to know has anybody ever did this. I'd like to get involved in driving trucks overseas because that's where I hear the big $$ is at.

I applied at DynCorp International for a position that seems to be available. Does anyone know if any more companies that are looking for drivers to drive out of the country?

They are two VERY different jobs. Lots of manual labor with McLane, lots of trash with WM.

Which will provide the job you want? Money is important and I like having as much of it as possible. But...The physical demands, schedule, company "work environment" and other factors might be more important.

A friend started with McLane in Georgia recently. He loves it and the money is great. But he's only been at it about five weeks AND it's his 5th or 6th "truck driving" job in 2 1/2 years. So...

Make sure you keep YOUR goals in mind.

Good luck.

Thanks, I should also add the position is shuttle driver. They told me I'll be going to Memphis, Tennessee from Jackson, Mississippi. So I assume I'll only be doing is drop and hooks.

Hey everyone, I have two interviews two weeks from now with one being with WM and the other at Mclane Foodservice. I'm hoping to gather some insights from other drivers here on what they think would be the best options. They both are home daily, benefits, and have 401K. However, with Mclane I'll be working 4 days(Can be 5 if I choose to do so.) making 203 a day. I'm currently with Schneider GP atm, the pay is alright but it could be better plus I really do want a local job. I don't know what WM is offering yet but I imagine it could be slightly less than Mclane.

What are some thoughts?

Hey everyone

I've been wanting to hear some advice from other drivers on a turn I made yesterday in Wisconsin, coming all the way from Oconomowic to Wrightstown. I had to take the country roads(According to my GPS) to get to Wrightstown, I think this was going on 83-WI to get to I-41 North. I come up to this right turn that involved me getting into the left turn lane because if I didn't my trailer was gonna clip something on the right. From the left was obvious traffic and on my right there was a hill where any oncoming drivers probably wouldn't stop, when I made this turn there was no oncoming traffic fortunately and on my left the signal light was red for them. I felt like I got real lucky here and told myself if I leave Oconomowic again I'd rather take I-94 E to I-41 N because it would've felt much safer.

These roads were also legal when I checked the atlas as well.

So from other drivers, did I do the right thing getting into the left turning lane to make a right turn? If not how would you have done it?

As someone who had more time spent with an auto over a stick, a stick is better. Autos are better in traffic no contest there, but sticks are better for driving and backing.... most definitely the backing.