Posted: 4 years, 3 months ago
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I used to work for a local nursery that shipped regional....seasonal, but overall a good part time gig. Just another thought.
Posted: 4 years, 3 months ago
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Maybe I missed something....but did the hos split go away?
I had only did my delivery and traveled to my pickup, 72 miles, about 12 hours on my 14 left.
Did you have time left on your 14 when you started the eight hour sleeper time?
Posted: 4 years, 3 months ago
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Maybe I missed something....but did the hos split go away?
I've done it twice before with no problem. But this last time it didn't work. Did I miss something with the new changes??? 8+hours sleeper birth...and no dice ...wtheck??
Posted: 4 years, 7 months ago
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Beach recommendation near Suffolf Va?
Try the VA beach convention center...you'll have to walk a few blocks to the boardwalk but along the way some cool restaurants.
Posted: 4 years, 9 months ago
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What have you learned from Trucking Truth?
Stay off parkways, what to have handy in the truck, not to give up.
Posted: 5 years ago
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CDL Permit endorsements question
Hazmat doesn't crossover, will have to take again.
Hello, long time lurker first time poster here...appreciate the info on this forum.
Quick question I couldn't find by searching - I have my CT CDL class A permit with extra endorsements such as hazmat and tanker. If I go to an out of state mega school, will my CDL issued in that state carry over my current endorsements? Or must I add them again?
Thanks in advance
Posted: 5 years, 7 months ago
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Well, it was my main focus until the other position fell into place; I took it because of my kids. In no way do I have a casual attitude about anything. I'm just trying to see if i could obtain something part time and not have to restart the training later. But if it's been too long, I have no problem doing the refresher course.
The issue with this...?
You are a neophyte, entry-level “student” driver.
You have a CDL, however with no experience and no road training, it is highly doubtful any company will hire you to operate a tractor trailer on a part time basis. At a minimum Swift will not hire you as a casual driver until after you completed 200 hours of mentored driving.
You gain the necessary skills, knowledge and situational awareness required for safe and efficient operation through contiguous and consistent driving. Repetition and practice. Learning “this” is a full time job requiring a full time commitment, not a casual approach or attitude.
Please don’t take offense to this; but the thought of you running an Interstate high-speed curve in traffic is terrifying unless you gain at least some seasoning from basic Road Training.
One final thought on commitment...
Without it, you really should focus on something other than trucking. Trying to enter this industry with a split commitment, a foot in both camps, is not only inadvisable, it’s potentially dangerous to you and the others around you.
Good luck.
Posted: 5 years, 7 months ago
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Yes, a full time job in my old career field. Trucking is my new.
I did it, passed the test my CDL endorsements T and X Twic and passport in hand and a company lined up to go to......and then handed a job I couldn't say no to. Now looking for a part time trucking job right out of school....do they even exist?
Roehl has a variety of on/off time, including 7/7.
But I'm confused, you said you had a job you couldn't refuse, then asked about part time.
Posted: 5 years, 7 months ago
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I did it, passed the test my CDL endorsements T and X Twic and passport in hand and a company lined up to go to......and then handed a job I couldn't say no to. Now looking for a part time trucking job right out of school....do they even exist?
Posted: 2 years, 9 months ago
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Questions on the HOS split
A few weeks ago I started my week off on a split. Drove for 6 hours, shutdown for seven contuied to my delivery, and did the rest of my break (3 hours) to get time back (5ish). I thought in order to have a full clock after a split I need to do a full 10 in sleeper/off duty. But before my ten was up, my clock said 6 hours. Could someone tell me how and when I had 6 hours again? Did this before and took advantage of all the time my eld said I had, but a week later the log department said I had an over 14 violation, but the eld never said I was in violation. Tried to contact log department to find out how and why, but no response. Trying to get it right. Any help?