Posted: 10 years, 1 month ago
View Topic:
Cold weather gremlins.....they didn't used to be such a problem,,,but with the onset of electronic sensors on everything...I think that the cold weather problems stem from them. Even our 1993 Dodge diesel pickup has a cold weather gremlin !! when it gets below 35-40, the abs brakes don't work...glad we have hydraulic backups !!! So pray for warm weather...cuz the mechanics can drive themselves crazy chasin' gremlins...
Yeah its still not done. Making no money this way. What a first week this has been. Here I was thinking I was gonna get a POS truck with tons of miles and problems and I get this nice 2012 with less then 200K miles on it and its been nothing but a prob since. Oh well what do ya do lol.
Posted: 10 years, 2 months ago
View Topic:
Lol Thanks Brett. Im sure it wont work every time but glad it did this time. Life is to short to blow a lid like that. Like today, I didnt make a dime....why, because my damn heat quit working again. Now its been in the shop all day and they cant figure out whats wrong with it. Hopefully they have it done by tomorrow morning.
Posted: 10 years, 2 months ago
View Topic:
Well today was my first load. Had to bobtail from Grand Rapids Michigan to Potterville Michigan to pick up an already loaded trailer. Roads were all snow covered so it was pretty much a slow day. Got to Potterville and hooked up to the trailer and was on my way. Got to Jackson at about 2:45. My appt time was 2. They almost didnt take me but I gave my its my first load speech and roads are **** and he took me in lol. Nothing to eventful happened. Just popped on the pandora radio and took my time. Have a pick up in Jackson tomorrow morning at 8am. Its a 2 stop pick up. One goes to Alro in Niles Michigan and the other goes to University Park Illionis. Drive safe everyone. Bed time for me. Long stressful day hastired me out lol
TroyD
Posted: 10 years, 2 months ago
View Topic:
Oh yeah, Freight shakers have a lot of room on the inside, is it a single bunk or double? 10 speed? Welcome to flatbed man, if you enjoy hard work you will definitely enjoy this line of work. Just remember, it's better to over secure than not enough securement. Be safe out there and its a hellouvatime to start out flatbedding haha. frozen tarps are the best.
Its a single bunk and a 10 speed. Yea i picked the wrong time for sure. Tired of it already lol.
Posted: 10 years, 2 months ago
View Topic:
Sweet ride. I suggest you thaw it out before driving.
I actually had it out today to take it to the service center because my defrost wouldnt put out hear. Only ice cold air. I got it back and parked it annd went home to gather all my things. Brought the wife and kids up to see the truck at this point here.
Posted: 10 years, 2 months ago
View Topic:
Picked up my truck today. A nice 2012 Freightliner with 193k on it. Only prob is defrost wont put out heat so at the shop getting it fixed.
Posted: 10 years, 2 months ago
View Topic:
I would also wonder how your situation would be being gone a lot from home or being able to be home everynight with a great paying job. From the info I have gathered with trucking you really have to haul ass to make that kind of cash in the trucking industry.
Posted: 10 years, 2 months ago
View Topic:
Once again I have to thank everyone for their feedback of encouragement!
I've spent the past 24 hours researching Company Sponsored Training and have decided to try and get into one of these schools as they seem to have a little more time dedicated to shifting. " Sandman" really got me remotivated with his in-depth log of the Knight School as they are one of the few that hire from New Hampshire. So I'll be on the phone with them first thing tomorrow.
You guys Rock!
Glad to hear your going to give it a go still! Look into Prime's Driving School as well. Have heard great things about them and their training pay if very good compared to other places.
Posted: 10 years, 1 month ago
View Topic:
Things can turn badly so fast!
Wow man. Glad it all turned out ok...well doesnt sound like your pants made it but glad your ok lol.