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  • Location:
    Nashville, TN

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    Considering A Career

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    4 years, 6 months ago

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Posted:  4 years, 6 months ago

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I have a few questions about becoming and being a trucker

Hello I have a few questions about this.. well more than a few sorry in advance if I ask a "stupid" question.

1. I have read many reviews here on on other websites about various trucking schools but i still can't seem to make a final decision on these 3 can you guys please tell your opinions? I like to see the ugly an the good of all to make a fair decision. -Roehls transportation, - Mills transfer, and TMC.

2. Do all different companies have their own pet policy or is more of a general rule of thumb? I have a lovely German Shepard fully trained an was curious to rather I'd be allowed to carry my buddy with me or not.

3. Also I've read alot about obesity in this job which is kinda understandable considering the job but personally is this avoidable I really don't want to get fat and get all the health issues that come with it but idk how could be avoided maybe some helpful meal suggestions ? For on the road.

4. I've never driven a manual transmission in my life is this the normal truck that will be driven for some companies? If so do they teach you how to handle it?

5. Now this is a really stupid question I suppose but when you are at a truck stop do you pay for your own fuel or does the company pay for your fuel? Showers I'd except you'd pay for yourself but also im unsure any insight would be greatly appreciated.

6. What are the best snacks to bring you on the road? An how do you go about restocking your snacks considering most parking lots aren't really good to park semis.

7. Anti theft ? Do most trucks have a anti theft system or at least some sort of safety sericuty feature? For when you're in a sketchy location?

8. Servicing do you pay for truck repairs or the company? Or even a oil change?

9. How is it sleeping in a truck is there alot of outside noise ? Or is it a nice cozy experience?

10. Do all trucks have the outlets to plug in a microwave an mini fridge? Or do some lack it?

11. How many hours should a newbie excpt in his first week solo?

12. When you get to go home do you take the truck with you? I don't think my driveway or my road can hold such a vehicle 😬

13. Are truck stop showers nasty ? I've heard many different stories or is it just a case by case experience?

14. Tolls? Do you pay toll fees or the company?

15. I've heard verzion is the best cellphone service for truck drivers is this accurate in your experience?

16. Can you get tv service in a truck? Or is this unlikely?

Thank you in advance for your answers

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