Comments By BK

Michael, I’m posting some info that may help you. I went to Diesel Driving School in Sun Prairie, WI in 2018

For a private school, it is very well regarded from my experience. They have your standard CDL program and they have a location nearby for lodging during school. They also have extensive contacts in the industry and an active placement department. When I went, we had recruiters come in from Schneider, Windy Hill Foliage and HOW. HOW is now Bison, a Canadian company.

You could give them a call and see what they say about your prospects. I’m just trying to find that needle in the haystack for you. They have a very informative website.

https://www.truck-school.com/index.php

Work for me has been steady but not spectacular. I just added up my last 8 days and it is 2479 miles. I’m getting more layovers and detention lately and more assignments with two stops rather than the usual one stop.

My goal is to get 3500+ miles per week but there are weeks like this now. Yes, I get layover and detention pay, but it never adds up to what I would make by getting miles instead of sitting.

My company does a good job, in my opinion. They have built up a solid business with a loyal customer base by virtually guaranteeing on-time pickup and delivery. I can tell things are not as robust as they were when I started here two years ago, but I’m grateful to have a good job with a good employer.

Election years make me somewhat nervous. The current administration, be it Democratic or Republican, wants to paint a rosy picture for purposes of getting re-elected. But the real picture doesn’t emerge until after the votes are counted. Time will tell.

Chris, you can keep your home base in Nevada and work for a company in another state unless they don’t hire from Nevada. If a company doesn’t have any routes to Nevada, they may not hire you because they can’t get you back for hometime.

You can move with your CDL to any state you choose and transfer the license to that state. Some states are easier than others. Some drivers choose a state with no income tax, like Texas. I changed my address and CDL to South Dakota for that reason.

Lloyd, the mirrors must be different between the two trucks or your seat height is different. I’m just guessing here because this is the first time I’ve heard of this problem. I sure hope you can figure it out because seeing the tandems is critical. Many times I have to lean my head out the window to see my tandems in relation to the yellow line, but obviously that only helps with one side.

Can you talk to another driver with the same model truck about this?

You’re not wearing your eclipse glasses are you? Lol

I came across this video on YouTube that I thought was interesting. I personally don’t know much about the Jones Act and these issues, but I know several other members are well-versed. So, if anybody wants to watch the video and post their opinion, it might make for an interesting discussion.

“I don't know what would happen if you stopped at a terminal and handed signed bills through the dispatch window.”

Errol, I had a question about one of my bills and I was at our terminal. So I took the bills into the office and asked the lady who processes the bills. Then I asked her if she still wanted me to Transflo them in. She said no, and walked 10 feet over to the office scanner and Transflo’d them in to herself. So I guess one way or another they have to get into electronic form. Lol.

So, Kersey, is that award Prime’s version of a Miss Congeniality award?

And what are your plans for the future? How long do you plan to drive? Gonna try for a second million?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Congratulations, Kearsey.

Too bad they put someone else’s name on the trophy. Oops! lol

I drove by this place today in Hooker, OK

Looked like a pretty nice HO-tel.