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But I was required to take a DOT physical and drug test in day one when I got my CDL back in 2018. It says they do in the paper work but when I took my dot physical before starting school I did not get drug tested. 9 years, 4 months ago. That's not a far fetched idea by any means possible. You could totally do this but you won't be able to get a trucking job immediately. You must maintain a Class C (regular car license) in the Us for a minimum of a year before you're eligible to get a CDL. Here's my take on Roehl's $3,130 "cost of job training" contract which is insulting. This is a contract that covers their costs of training me. It's for $3,150 and new drivers have to drive 75,000 miles. I'm set up for their orientation for a regional job and I am a new driver. I have my CDL already from somewhere else other than Roehl.146 Photos. 9 years, 9 months ago. Hey Folks. I was looking up the company sponsored trucking school site and after one click led to another, I learned that KLLM bought out FFE. They're accepting students for their student driver program (only accepting applicants from Mississippi & Texas at the moment.)In today’s digital age, building brand authority and trust is crucial for any business seeking to succeed in their marketing efforts. Forums offer a unique space where users active...Here are a few lessons that I've learned about loving a driver: 1.) Trust him. This is probably the single most important thing I can tell you. You've really got to have a rock-solid relationship built on mutual trust and reinforced with …Hang out in this forum. Here's some stuff to get you started. The High Road program will get you all set up for the CDL written test. Truck Driver's Career Guide; Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version) High Road Training Program; And for your further reading, check these links out: Truck Driving School ListingsThis is based off of Prime Inc.'s Pre-Trip Inspection procedure. Your companies Pre-Trip might vary slightly. Here are our sections: Engine Compartment. Drivers Door Fuel Area. Coupling System. Trailer (Please note in the type of suspension your trailer has) Light Check. In-Cab Inspection and Brake Tests.At 60mph, that would take 15.5 hours of driving. That is what my truck should do under normal circumstances. And no, 18 wheelers don’t usually go 85 mph. The fastest ones can go 75 but most trucks are speed limited well below 85. And yes, the higher the speed, the lower the mpg.In Virginia, after your third failed attempt, you must attend and pass a refresher course before you can retest. Bill is correct in that your local DMV office or CDL testing site is the best place to go for accurate information. Good luck. Thanks - if there's anyone in texas that knows for sure I would appreciate it. Stay with relatives when you are home. 2. Rent a hotel room when you are home. 3. Set up an RV on some relatives property or in a park. 4. Rent an apartment. With staying with relatives, that saves you money but lacks on privacy. Hotel rooms get the privacy but you loose some conveniences, like cooking. Anyone know how much they pay during the training and first year? Letting you know right now I knew at least four solo drivers making $700-800 gross a week or less driving for TMC. Neither hardly ever grossed $1000 gross a week. One of my friends shared checks making constant $800 gross checks and he was working hard.67 Photos. 3 years, 2 months ago. The X15 is not really new. It is a new version of the ISX 15. Kinda like the difference in a 396 and 402 chevy motor, for those old enough to remember them. They made some really minor changes mainly to the head and gave it 600 hp. With those changes came the new name.About Trucking Truth; Login/Register; CRST After 3 Months Topic 698 | Page 2. Trucker's Forum ; Diaries Category ; CRST after 3 months; Page 2 of 3; ... The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever! Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted; Register Learn More. Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth.I'm attending truck driving school to get my class-A cdl , I've been driving Dump Trucks since 2014 and I'm an excellent driver with good work ethics but I have felonies over 10yrs old what companies would give me an opportunity.Any company that hire me would be pleased that they did. I guarantee that!7 years, 11 months ago. When sliding your tandems all the way to the rear, you eliminate almost all tail swing, which is why it is a preferred method used by some drivers when backing into tight spots. When docking to be loaded or unloaded, it is also much safer for the forklift driver to be running in and out of a trailer with the tandems slid ...For those who are not aware of this, if you take your driving test for your CDL in an automatic you will have a restriction on your CDL that says you can only drive automatics. At this time I do not know of any companies or schools that train and test in automatics but there are bound to be some out there.Below are some differences between companies. TMC -Peterbilts -Specialized divisions for experienced drivers -No APUs installed in trucks -No minimum guarantee pay -Percentage pay 26%-34% (mileage is still an option) -Closest terminal Columbia, SC -Trucks governed at 62 -Rider age minimum 10 -1 year commitment -HQ … Here are a few lessons that I've learned about loving a driver: 1.) Trust him. This is probably the single most important thing I can tell you. You've really got to have a rock-solid relationship built on mutual trust and reinforced with open, honest communication for this to work. Jun 29, 2022 · 488 Photos. 1 year, 8 months ago. As some may know I had a Mack anthem that had some weird engine issues. Then got a new anthem and everything was going great. Unfortunately the new anthem is already having issues. The air pressures have been running lower and isn't going up. The wheels locked up and it just got towed this morning. Jan 21, 2024 · Wow, this is a great post, Davy. I think that after the first five minutes of discovering this site and forum while researching the industry, prior to becoming a truck driver, I closed the tabs on the other trucking websites because none matched the honesty, information, objectiveness, and professionalism found amongst the contributors to this site. If you’ve ever had to replace a windshield, you know how expensive it can be. That’s why the idea of getting a windshield replaced for only $99 might seem too good to be true. But ...488 Photos. I would like to know if they train you on automatic or manual transmission trucks. I got my cdl a license but I only learned on a 6 speed. I never learned how to drive with a 10 or 13 speed and I’m pretty bummed about that so now I’m thinking I might only have to use automatic or auto shift trucks.67 Photos. 3 years, 2 months ago. The X15 is not really new. It is a new version of the ISX 15. Kinda like the difference in a 396 and 402 chevy motor, for those old enough to remember them. They made some really minor changes mainly to the head and gave it 600 hp. With those changes came the new name.That's after 2500 miles or a week or so. Most of the time I was just either sitting around or wasting time moving empties when local guys should be doing that in L.A, it's been headaches with the shippers, not wanting to release loads or my truck not working. my DBL is an a**hat. 400$ a week isn't working for me.Penthouse Letters Magazine can be read for free on websites such as Magzus and Magstack. Each of these sites provide access to the full magazine; however, they only stock a small n...Jan 25, 2024 · It will raise the rpms to 800, then press the down button and it will idle indefinitely at 600 rpm. Idle usage at .5 gallons per hour though. Notwithstanding, I almost always make my fuel bonus at 7.1 to 7.3 mpg on all dispatched miles for the month. It nets me an extra 800 to 1000 for the month, so it's worth getting. In Virginia, after your third failed attempt, you must attend and pass a refresher course before you can retest. Bill is correct in that your local DMV office or CDL testing site is the best place to go for accurate information. Good luck. Thanks - if there's anyone in texas that knows for sure I would appreciate it.Dec 11, 2020 · 67 Photos. 3 years, 2 months ago. The X15 is not really new. It is a new version of the ISX 15. Kinda like the difference in a 396 and 402 chevy motor, for those old enough to remember them. They made some really minor changes mainly to the head and gave it 600 hp. With those changes came the new name. May 12, 2022 · It's a way for the school to advertise a lower class cost but still make the additional fees. I've known students who paid $2,500 for, "additional training" because they couldn't pass their DMV test. I've known students who needed more drive time to pass their test who had to pay $800/day for it. Page 1 of 1. Stay with relatives when you are home. 2. Rent a hotel room when you are home. 3. Set up an RV on some relatives property or in a park. 4. Rent an apartment. With staying with relatives, that saves you money but lacks on privacy. Hotel rooms get the privacy but you loose some conveniences, like cooking. 728 Photos. 4 years, 9 months ago. I've been doing flatbed work ever since I started my trucking career. The customer I'm a dedicated driver for has one customer in Springfield, MO that gets a dry-van load from our plant every week. In all these years I've never been put on that load until today. I've got to tell you it looks weird in my mirrors.And if all those were not enough have you ever thought about becoming a CDL Instructor. Technical schools need good professional drivers to help train. It pays well too. I was offered a job at the local school to do just the night class … Here are a few lessons that I've learned about loving a driver: 1.) Trust him. This is probably the single most important thing I can tell you. You've really got to have a rock-solid relationship built on mutual trust and reinforced with open, honest communication for this to work. Windows 10 is one of the most popular operating systems in the world, known for its user-friendly interface and a wide range of features. However, one question that often arises is... That's correct. As long as you communicate issues correctly then you will not be hit with a service failure. And service failures do not go against your driving record or your MVR. They are just an innercompany measurement of your performance as an effective or ineffective driver. Everything my recruiter promised was my experience. However, $62,000/year ($1200 x 52 weeks) was not promised. Schneider pays different for different positions and maybe yours will pay that. I was a solo OTR driver getting home twice a month. My first year pay was $40,000 including bonuses.Everything my recruiter promised was my experience. However, $62,000/year ($1200 x 52 weeks) was not promised. Schneider pays different for different positions and maybe yours will pay that. I was a solo OTR driver getting home twice a month. My first year pay was $40,000 including bonuses.Welcome to the Trucker Forum - Trucking & Driving Forums - Class A Drivers. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. ... True stories from the road. Amusing factual stories -... by yuooos. 04-16-2019 01:33 PM. 87: 1,821: And the Survey Says...7 years, 11 months ago. When sliding your tandems all the way to the rear, you eliminate almost all tail swing, which is why it is a preferred method used by some drivers when backing into tight spots. When docking to be loaded or unloaded, it is also much safer for the forklift driver to be running in and out of a trailer with the tandems slid ...Hang out in this forum. Here's some stuff to get you started. The High Road program will get you all set up for the CDL written test. Truck Driver's Career Guide; Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version) High Road Training Program; And for your further reading, check these links out: Truck Driving School Listings17 Photos. 1 year, 2 months ago. I've spoken to some of their drivers. They are paid hourly. Guy I spoke to said he made $27 an hour, if I recall correctly. The ones I've talked to mentioned they do it part time, like they drive trucks for another company and then some for 10 roads. Not sure how that works.When it comes to making informed decisions about products and services, consumers need reliable information they can trust. 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Jun 29, 2022 · 488 Photos. 1 year, 8 months ago. As some may know I had a Mack anthem that had some weird engine issues. Then got a new anthem and everything was going great. Unfortunately the new anthem is already having issues. The air pressures have been running lower and isn't going up. The wheels locked up and it just got towed this morning. Topic 4455 | Page 1. My husband and I have decided to get our CDLs. We do not want to be split up at all during training, certainly not for weeks at a time while on the road with a trainer. We want to research as many as possible before making our decision and so far CR England, CRST and Swift have made our cut because they have seem to be ...The Truckers Report forum has more than 300,000 members and 8 million messages. The forum is divided into different categories such as Owner-Operators, Tricks of the Trade, and …Oct 5, 2013 · 10 years, 4 months ago. Danny S,,,welcome to the forum...and yes, theres quite a few Christian truckers here, both retired drivers (myself included) drivers, rookies, and those still looking into trucking. Being a driver isn't that hard for a Christian, but its sometimes hard to find a worship service. Alot of the truckstops have truckers ... Nov 18, 2023 · All rookies struggle at first. Part of progressing to a level of competence in trucking is learning to deal with the issues. Life on the road demands a certain level of independence. It doesn't take a village to be a truck driver. It takes a lot of resolve, and provides a lot of self satisfaction. Rookie To Experienced. The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever! Trucker's forum general discussions, page 3. Friendly advice from experienced drivers to help get your trucking career off to a great start!So I joined up with Western Express and signed that 12-month contract/agreement last year May 2019. I worked with the company up until mid July 2019 (one and a half months total) and left because I had military duties (National Guard training for a month long).Jan 21, 2024 · Wow, this is a great post, Davy. I think that after the first five minutes of discovering this site and forum while researching the industry, prior to becoming a truck driver, I closed the tabs on the other trucking websites because none matched the honesty, information, objectiveness, and professionalism found amongst the contributors to this site. KNOW whats on them. Now when trying to get another job you will have to list CRST as an employer. Trucking companies WILL call them and ask for the reason for termination and yes termination will be on your DAC. They will be told you were fired and why. Both reasons will cause companies not to hire you. Members: 328,925. Latest Member: DougC1979. Join the largest trucking forum! All your questions about the best truck driver jobs and training answered by …Somewhere on Trucking Truth should be a checklist linked to the FMCSA regulations, line by line. CSA: Compliance, Safety, ... The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever! Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted; Register Learn More. Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth.8 years ago. I have done both dry and reefer. With swift. I find dry is mostly drops and Hooks. With loads going about 3 to 6 hundred miles on average. Reefer dose have more stops on it but we get paid stop pay. My loads average about 1000+ miles. I have found I get more miles per week reefer then I do dry van.Hey all, I just joined here and had a question. Does anyone know of any trucking companies that that pay for the CDL-A training 100% upfront and have a school or training facility in or school near Fayetteville, NC so I can go to school, get my training and be home at night?Topic 2014 | Page 1. Keeping accurate driver's log book. I'm sure that this subject been covered in the past. But keeping accurate logs is very important. One log violation can put you out of service. Which will cost you and/or company money, time, and/or lost of job.I orginally came here to post about potentially striking out on my own as an owner/operator. Obviously now more than ever, insurance and new authority are barriers to entry if you're on your own and young, which I am. So I started working for a smaller livestock hauling outfit, roughly 5-10 trucks at any given time out rolling. Stevens driver here. My understanding is that to get on the road with Stevens, you either have to go through their 160+ hour CDL program, or attend a CDL school that Stevens recognizes, which provides you with a 160+ hour CDL school certificate. The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever! Got my Class A CDL on my own, but have no CDL driving experience. 6 days ago · Experienced Driver. Posts: 1. Joined Us: 6 hours, 18 minutes ago. 1 hour, 41 minutes ago. I was hauling a semi truck with full fuel tank and someone rear ended me while I was at a stop. Didn’t feel anything. The girl was lucky to be alive because my bumper was low enough to protect her from going underneath. No damage to my bumper at all. The profit margins with the hotshot market are even slimmer than with actual trucking companies. One of the major reasons is because anyone with a dualy can be a hotshot. Most don't even require a CDL. Pickups wear out at 250, 000 miles if you're lucky. Class 7 and 8 tractors will do 1.5 million easily for much less.Pros: Longest wait for a dispatch has been one hour, nineteen minutes. Miles (and more miles). From 26 March through the end of April, I drove 11, 653 miles. This included five days off and two 34-hour resets. 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Nov 18, 2023 · All rookies struggle at first. Part of progressing to a level of competence in trucking is learning to deal with the issues. Life on the road demands a certain level of independence. It doesn't take a village to be a truck driver. It takes a lot of resolve, and provides a lot of self satisfaction. . Net free download
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West Virginia 37' From tractor rear axle to trailer first axle cannot exceed 37" (max 41" form kingpin to center of trailer axles is OK) Wisconsin 43' maximum distance between kingpin and the center of rear axle on the trailer. Wyoming No limits specified. FairyTales.847 Photos. 1 year, 10 months ago. I live In Tyler Tx and I’m really in need of a legit driving job and have 2 years of experience, but I have 2 accidents 1 in my personal vehicle and 1 In a CMV. Was wondering if someone can point in the right direction, or might know of some companies that may give me a chance.Here's my take on Roehl's $3,130 "cost of job training" contract which is insulting. This is a contract that covers their costs of training me. It's for $3,150 and new drivers have to drive 75,000 miles. I'm set up for their orientation for a regional job and I am a new driver. I have my CDL already from somewhere else other than Roehl.31 Photos. 3 years, 1 month ago. Recap of day 1. Met the Schneider minibus at the hotel at 0600 for a 0630 start to the day. Lots of paperwork and online learning modules. Then came a urine and hair follicle drug screen followed by a DOT physical. The came more paperwork and reading a couple of chapters in Schneider's big handbook …Members: 328,925. Latest Member: DougC1979. Join the largest trucking forum! All your questions about the best truck driver jobs and training answered by …Are you facing technical issues with your HP device? Look no further than the official HP Support Forums. These forums provide a platform for users to engage with experts and find ...Our Pre-Trip Inspection Study Guide has everything you need to prepare for the Class A CDL Pre-Trip Inspection Exam. Our study guide will cover the pre-trip inspection terminology as well as a thorough list of all of the parts you will be inspecting on the vehicle. For each part you will be inspecting there will also be a list of items you will ...Oct 11, 2021 · One thing we can gather from your post though is a positive for Robert T. We now know that TMC is a urine only test. The truth is that most trucking companies hiring new drivers are doing hair follicle tests. I have had several hair tests. And I can tell Robert T to stay away from Knight or it's affiliates. 583 Photos. Previously someone mentioned being hired by Pam after failing a hair test done at a different company. The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever! I recently got my CDL and applied to my first trucking job, to my surprise I failed Schneider's hair follicle test even thought I paid for my own hair screening - Page 1.But first you need to elaborate on your address and the past 3 years of job experience. At this point, get Roehl out of your head. You are going to have to cast a wide net and get going with any company that has a paid CDL training program, like Schneider, Werner (which is Roadmaster school), etc. Kraven Black.Oct 3, 2015 · Most of the local truck driving jobs you will find require at least one year of experience, and many of them two or three years. It doesn't hurt to apply to them anyways, because you just might get lucky and find someone who needs a driver bad enough to bend the rules a little and take you on. Dogs can and do run around when outside and it only takes one second for the dog to get ran over by a truck in the parking lot. Can't be mad at the driver. That is what a leash is for. You can get a leash the rolls itself up and will go out 20 to 30 feet. Plenty of length for the dog to run and do its business.When it comes to making informed decisions about products and services, consumers need reliable information they can trust. 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After asking and asking and getting nowhere there is a company that will train you and pay for your CDL training that does not do a hair follicle test that place is called Pam transportation it's been that way for years and it doesn't seem like it will change soon as of right now December 2022 that is still in effect they ...In recent years, the topic of migration has become a hot-button issue around the world. With millions of people leaving their home countries in search of better opportunities, it’s...Walmart pays $44.10 "layover" pay for every night we spend away from home. Yes I work a 5-day week, going home on the 5th day. For more info on the schedule options, you can flip through the pages of my Diary. Somewhere in there is a detailed explanation of the schedules, among other things.Jun 26, 2019 · Electrician = at least four years of beginner wages. Trucking = four months of training and then it's very doable for a first year driver to make 40 to 50 thousand gross. 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Andrew there is no escaping the challenges of trucking, and the negative characteristics associated with many of them. It’s the negative attitude and shallow opinions that are frowned upon. One of the goals of this forum is to help overcome and in many cases avoid the challenges faced while learning.I put an application in, waiting to hear from them. Figure the holiday may slow down responses. If recruiting is as busy as dispatch right now, your process may take a bit longer. Be patient. On top of holidays and vacations, yesterday the Commdata system was down for half the day. Trucking is often a waiting game. KNOW whats on them. Now when trying to get another job you will have to list CRST as an employer. Trucking companies WILL call them and ask for the reason for termination and yes termination will be on your DAC. They will be told you were fired and why. Both reasons will cause companies not to hire you. Jan 21, 2024 · Wow, this is a great post, Davy. 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One of the major reasons is because anyone with a dualy can be a hotshot. Most don't even require a CDL. Pickups wear out at 250, 000 miles if you're lucky. Class 7 and 8 tractors will do 1.5 million easily for much less.In today’s world, where countless charitable organizations exist, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones to support. This is where charity organization ratings come in handy. ...Trucking Forums | CDL Truck Driver Message Boards. New Trucking Forum Threads. Politics » Lawmakers introduced a bill guaranteeing truck drivers …The High Road Article Series. The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever! Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted. New on this sight but wanted to take a minute to say what a …Good day folks, I have a CDL B question and the school bus company that tested me and passed me. (background) They train you to drive a school bus and because they are a 3rd party testing site you get your CDL B through them.My husband walks morning noon and night. After 2 to3 hours of driving the dog sits up and whimpers "time to pee dad". He'll stop at the next available rest stop and walk the whole outside perimeter of the place. Get back in the truck and keep on going. I found myself actually smiling walking to the truck stop saying hello as i passed people.15 Photos. 1 year, 9 months ago. I got my cdl at transtech in Newton. I have no complaints. I knew my record was clean and could get hired anywhere. I wanted to pay my way and not owe anyone anything for school, for 2800 bucks it was a great deal. Good instructors and good equipment. No complaints.132 Photos. 7 years, 10 months ago. Swift Transportation is an excellent company. In fact they're one of the largest carriers in the U.S. and they're very good at helping new drivers break into the industry. Getting started in trucking is a lot more stressful and challenging than almost anyone expects.For those who are not aware of this, if you take your driving test for your CDL in an automatic you will have a restriction on your CDL that says you can only drive automatics. At this time I do not know of any companies or schools that train and test in automatics but there are bound to be some out there.Everything my recruiter promised was my experience. However, $62,000/year ($1200 x 52 weeks) was not promised. Schneider pays different for different positions and maybe yours will pay that. I was a solo OTR driver getting home twice a month. My first year pay was $40,000 including bonuses. Here are a few lessons that I've learned about loving a driver: 1.) Trust him. This is probably the single most important thing I can tell you. You've really got to have a rock-solid relationship built on mutual trust and reinforced with open, honest communication for this to work. 9 years, 8 months ago. Jason, welcome to the forum! TMC would be a great place to start your flat-bedding career. If your interested in getting some first hand knowledge about their training period for new drivers check out this members thread about TMC training. It will give you a good idea of what to expect. Jason S.728 Photos. 9 years, 11 months ago. Will, about five or six months ago we had a driver on here go to TMC and he wrote a nice little detailed journal about his experience at orientation. You might find Steve's TMC Journal interesting and informative.Joined Us: 10 years, 7 months ago. 10 years, 6 months ago. Every once and a while I find a really good video about trucking. This video, "The no BS truth about trucking" is worthy of a watch. This guy, I think lays it on the line for someone who wants to get into trucking. He's down to earth and tells it like it is/will be.. 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