Comments By SafeKing

Well just my opinion but the truck stop for a new driver is sort of the first hurdle if your new i say you gotta back it in at least at the stop they have lines on the road you can usually find a spot 2 trucks wide and your reward is food bathroom shower....but if your new tired or just dont want the drama I suggest not parking in the truck stop unless you plan to back in because nose in unless you know what your doing creates a hazard and not every driver is smart enough to avoid a hazard some would simply rather not have to avoid it just advise dont park in a wmart parklot or gas station if you've done it you'll understand what i mean good luck

I agree with old skool they should let you drive first then decide all that once you see how the company fits ya cuz if it ends up a bad fit dont want to be stuck good lyck

I agree with you 1099 is scary but I need hometime for the family and decent pay so somthing dedicated is ideal but trying to find something dedicated with w-2 less than 2yrs xp and a less than perfect h6 in my location (good ole nor cal) is ruff unless I want to haul flatbeds for percentage or somthing AG but im leading towards a career driver so I'm trying to stay in front of a 53ft min either reefer dry van. tomorrow we are supposed to complete everything paperwork wise... guess i wont know how good they are until pay day as a trucker i always use a good tax guy tho

hello everyone, I havent really posted on here since I was really new and green...and well ignorant. Now I have a better understanding of the basics at least yet still very ignorant of the industry. I've been solo driving for over a year. I found a good company w/eloggs and w-2 good pay but they almost shut down during the winter so I've found an OTR company to run regional with the problem is they are a very small private company maybe 20 trucks they use paper loggs and 1099 ... since the busy season is ending they are allowing me to leave and return if needed. assuming they dont get a sudden rush of loads. with this new company what kinds of things should I get in writing? any sugg? things to be aware of? so far all I can come up with is having them sign a paper with my pay loaded detent brkdowns ..confirming no out of pocket expenses for truck gas tolls scale permits lumper fees if covered honestly I dont know if that is even a good idea please help ty im open to any suggestions

I would like to know if anybody thinks it is possible for an truck, with a governor set at 64 m.p.h. to go 700 miles in one day.

local or ag sure but otr buddy id say only in wyoming with a strong wind pushin' you downhill

Don't worry! sounds like you on your way to a great career! Just protect yourself out there... drop and hook dont forget to "pretrip your new trailer everytime!" nobody mentioned that at its only the most important step.. If you get halfway down the road and a door falls off UHH O also i open secure/latch and close the doors just to make sure the chains are there and working sucks if you drive far only to realize your door has no chain to hold it in place ...anyway....whatever system you use just make sure its the same every time i use a series of steps if i havent counted to 5th step i missed somthing Best of luck to you BE safe and Welcome to the greatest job a man can have

I found out today that Con-Way does the follicle test.

I think more companies are starting to go to this due to insurance reasons. Let's hope so.

less insurance cost is more money for us.... your right if your not prepared for trucking then your not prepared Hint #1 for new drivers is no drugs (shakes head) but i am a hipocrite i had a serious foot injury a few years back and about a month before i went to truck school i was tossing out my old pill bottles and saw 2 vicodin and said to myself well im not even in school yet WTH.. GULP...now i just got my cdl with all endorsments and those two vicodin keep ringing in my head I got a major refer hair testing company next week best potential job of my life...goshdammit what a fool!! 2 vicodin in maybe 3 years and no other drugs no even smokes or beer but i will prolly fail right?

Does it matter what order I do my brake inspection in? normally I start with Cutt-out gov 110-130psi then Cut-in pump every 15 sec before 85psi then turn off truck on ignition put in first gear push in brakes firmly down on pedal set watch in 60-sec leak check not more than 4psi in comb then with truck off in on pos Low Air warning 55-75psi then while air is low announce i will now to pop out test keep pumping till pop out 20-45psi then safe start truck let air charge then tractor trailer and service last all brakes pulled in nuetral shut off feet off brakes announce this concludes my brake test. My DMV is next week so I'd appreciate any honest advise. test is ca dmv do i have to stop and rechrge brakes after each test? i am the only person in my class including the teacher who is english speaking...got a deal on price... but this is bothering me plz help

first hey yall seem like some intelligent exp folks so who better? Alright first off like I said Im a nooby dooby doo with the truck game but its my dream and I will make it happen if I gotta lick toilets clean for a company to giv me a shot.. I started off in central cdl class after the two dayz or so I got my permit then outta no-where I get a call from the recruiter that says were no longer interested in you I said uhhh...who is this? :) why? she said because on your employment ap u wrote had a broken leg in 2012 and on your dmv medical you wrote no injuries... I said you were there the teacher told us to fill them out in military fashion im a vet and we vets know that means never been hurt never been sikk never been cut in your life I was just following instuction I'd be happy to have a dr.evaluation saying im 100 no restrictions also I never had a broken leg I just didnt know if you knew what a calcaneal bone is (ankle) and I wanted to put the worst form of injury so I would fail background all at once she said ok ill talk to central boss. then called back and said no biggie just after school come sign a waiver maybe w/dr I said ok.. next day the vet that teaches the driving portion says hi then talks for 3 hrs while the rest of the class is showing up he does everyday 3 hrs of talking about his life as an idiot after we listen and smile to his nonsence he pretends to get a call on his phone and starts talking to his palm saying thats so sad...ooo so sad well Ill tell him and tells me aww sorry dude your fired... fired from what made no money during this waste my q is can they mark up my dac before it starts because I gave him an ear full after his performance and because central is swift now will i have trouble with other swift related truck comp any info is good plz help got family and im -500 because of those clowns

Wow knight looks pretty sweet I have permit just need to do over the road portion and go for license but loooking to sign with a company paid training ran out of cash i have a dui thats 6+ years old it will hit 7 years on feb 1 and I will go to CR England if I cant get one sooner I wish you luck anyone got advise I applied to Swift Transportation no word so far since swift is most other schools not sure what else to try I have heard WIA can help any ideas send em my way..till then keep living the dream put each mile in your memory and each dollar in your pocket!