Trans Am
Topic 10761 | Page 1
Metal Head, it's really great to hear from ya!
Hey man, if there's anyone out here doing this that didn't have a rough start, they must be the true definition of a "Super Trucker." It sounds like you have the right attitude, and that alone will give you a big boost in getting your feet wet in this challenging but rewarding lifestyle.
I know you had several issues that were hindering you, but now you're out there making something happen - Congratulations man, I applaud and respect you for that! Hang in there, be careful and don't hit anything! You get a year or two of safe driving in and the effects of those things that made it difficult for you to get started will diminish considerably.
Enjoy the ride, and make it count for something good.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
That's great to hear! It seems almost everyone has hurdles to overcome when getting their trucking career underway but not everyone has what it takes to battle through them and make it out there but obviously you did.
Keep enjoying yourself out there and be safe!
By the way, are they running you coast to coast or are you staying within a certain region?
That's great to hear! It seems almost everyone has hurdles to overcome when getting their trucking career underway but not everyone has what it takes to battle through them and make it out there but obviously you did.
Keep enjoying yourself out there and be safe!
By the way, are they running you coast to coast or are you staying within a certain region?
I am getting ran coast to coast and most of the 48. I am also proud to say that I made the top performer list this last quarter. I am having a blast out here and about a month ago my soon to be wife started riding with me and now she is considering getting her cdl. I know it took me a while to respond but I don't get online much anymore. Thanks again for all the wisdom and support :)
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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It's been a while since I have been on the forum. I had a rough start to my driving career but now I am very happy with the company I am with which is Trans Am. I have been driving for them as a company driver for about five months now. The pay isn't great buy you have to start somewhere and the experience that I have been gaining is priceless.I absolutely love my job and I could never imagine doing anything else. My wife lives with me out on the road and this has actually brought us closer and our relationship is better than ever.I know there is alot of bad reviews online about Trans Am but that is true with just about any company out there. Trans Am will give you a chance even if you have a past and they have top of the line equipment.