Ask A Trucker

Why do truckers use every single gear when driving without a load? 
As a driver of a car, I noticed that most truckers hauling flatbed semi without a load start from a stoplight using every single gear. The truck accelerates ...

What do truckers do after they are done driving for the day? 
I am just interested in knowing what an OTR trucker does after hours. You can't exactly drive into town with a semi to see a movie. What do you guys do?...

How much time off does a tuck driver get? 
My situation is im 24 live outside of Boston Mass. I'm an electrician right now and working for an older guy with the economy the way it is we've slowed ...

If I got a ticket in Indiana and I live in Toronto Canada what should I do? 
Hi my name is Troy Miller. I am a cross border transport driver from Toronto Canada. On Dec 16 of last year I was involved in an accident on I-69 just ...

If you do drop and hooks, would it be beneficial to have a gadget that would help you do it faster? 
Do you drop and hook operators like using the handles that are on the trailers?

Would you like a tool that makes this process faster?

How long can a company keep a trucker on the road. 
My husband stated he drives 11 hours is down for 10 hours and on a 7 to 8 days can only work 70 hours then has to be down for 24 to 34 hours a week. But ...

No question Hervy.... just want to say thanks 
Hey Hervy..... Thanks a lot for my DVD just arrived today.... Haven't had a chance to sit back and check it out yet, but certainly intend to in the next ...

should u tell a company some thing that is not on your record 
I have lived in a state for 6 years and there are some things that are not showing up on my DMV record. From another state i lived in should I tell a company ...

How does the trailer's door gets locked? 
I am an aspiring movie writer. I have this scene where the hero is trying to escape from the bad guys. He rides his truck loaded with furniture; I need ...

misdemeanor charge pending/ can i go otr/ will any one hire me 
I have been offered a job driving for a large carrier.I go 2 orientation monday.I didnt tell them about a false charge im fightting.Should i or what should ...

I am a unemployed local class A driver wanting to go OTR 
I have a perfect driving record. This past September through Craigslist I had an opportunity to haul dry freight out west from St.louis with Roadrunner ...

Non DOT recorded Jack knife accident 
I had a jack knife over a year ago. No injuries, the truck was still driveable and not DOT reported. I need to find a job so who will hire me?

How do you drive downgrades in the winter or rain? 
I love trucking but mountain driving scares me especially when it is wet or snowed up. I just wanna know what's the safe thing to do.

Will I be fired over minor fender bender 
I am a new truck driver and just got in an accident while with my trainer. I was turning left and cliped the car in the left turn lane on my left corner....

is it a good idea to lease my truck to a owner operator company 
i have a 2006 freightliner im just wondering if is best to lease to a company or get my own authority

Husband in training with CRST - Help 
My husband is with a lead driver in training with CRST. My husband has told me that the lead driver (who is a 22 year old kid, my husband is 44 with loads ...

Free training in Greensboro NC.. When are training classes sheduled for 2010 
Hervy.... Am interested in your free training in Greensboro NC...When are these classes held???? Is the training all indoor in a classroom setting, or ...

Sharing the road with RV,ers 
How do you feel about sharing the road with retired people in RV,s, are they a nusance? Or do you enjoy sharing the road with an adventurous senior motoring ...

Thank you for your comment 
JIMMY THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT ABOUT TRUCKING COMPANIES AND MEDICAL BACK GROUND CHECKS I HAVE MY CDL AND MY TANKER/HAZMAT I AM SAFE TO DRIVE BUT THERE ARE ...

getting a trucking job after failing a drug test 
what company hires after failed drug test

What is legal for truckers to take over the road for self protection? 
i well be going to school in a couple of weeks and after a month be on the road what is the best protection to carry with you on the road that is legal ...

Do trucking companies check medical records? 
I know they do background checks but do they look at medical records from the past?

Can you still get a CDL with 3 Marijuana Misdemeanors 
I have three marijuana misdemeanors do I have any chance at getting a CDL? Swift told me wait 5 years but I dont think they knew I had 3

how is it working for TMC flatbed company 
Is TMC a good company to work for

What is a good GPS system for trucking? 
A GPS that gives good routes for a Semi

When are you not supposed to use your jake? 
I mean like on downgrades can you use it if its snowing or raining out.....and what about icy downgrades?

setting up for menuvers 
i have been going to truck driving school and i have been having difficulties with setting up. i'm suppose to be atleast 2 to 3 ft from the cones but for ...

Can I be fired for being prescibed Suboxone while operating a truck 
I was an oxycontin addict for about 2 years and some how never got caught using. Currently i have decided to get help and i have been on suboxone for about ...

What are my chances of getting hired as a truck driver? 
In 2005, I was discharged from the army, boot camp, because of a panic attack. I did take anxiety meds years ago, but have not had a problem in several ...

can i take my wife on the road? 
o.k. Can my wife go with me on the road? Must i buy my own truck to do this?

Can i still get work as an independent contractor/owner operator?

how hard is it to get all the authority paper work to be an independent trucker? 
I have driven for company for a while. Now I want to buy a truck, and go on my own. How thick is the red tape for becoming an owner operator?

when moutain driving is your gear supposed to match the road speed? 
i went to cr england's school in texas so they didnt really show us mountain driving but wat i do is i match my gear with the road speed(8th gear rs-65)...

are there trucking companies in memphis that don't use dac 
i got fired from my job for an accident that wasn't my fault i was not ticketed but my company said it is going to be my fault are thier people who will ...

Are there any trucking companies left willing to give me a second chance 
2 years ago, almost exactly, I had a Jack knife accident on black ice while hauling a flat bed load for falcon transport.

Falcon fired me for it. I ...

ANYONE KNOW OF ANY TRUCKING COMPANIES SCHOOL GRADUATES 
NEED SOME COMPANIES THAT WILL HIRE WITH FELONIES

is swift transportation a good place to work 
Is swift transport a good place to work ?

driver solutions? 
i have opted for driver solutions...they will send me to school for free and i will be placed with usa trucking on east coast and southeast runs out of ...

i have applied at a trucking company and need some thoughts please 
i applied for training and a job with cr england. has anyone ever worked for england and could you please tell me if this is a bad idea?...

i have ...

why do some companies pay extra per mile when driving the northeast us? 
is it cuz of bad weather or traffic or what?

why do some companies pay extra per mile when driving the northeast us? 
is it cuz of bad weather or traffic or what?

is there a way to cleanup your dac report before the 7 year dropoff? 
is there any thing to do to help clean up a bad DAC report?

looking for a small northern il company  
Hi my name is Terry . I have aprox 14 yrs driving exp .As of dec 09 I was terminated from my job dec 11 09 while back my trk cliped the frt of another ...

Reefers 
What do I need to know(all) about pulling reefers?


I got a problem with my boss bouncing checks. So I'm thinking a company that pulls vans and reefers....

how can i get a trucking job. 
How can i get another trucking job if i have a non recordable accident and a truck tip over on my dac. I got fired from heartland express for the accident....

RoadMaster Driving School 0 Worth the investment? 
Ive put some feelers out to help me get my CDL.

I went through a 30 min phone interview with Roadmaster. Im on the the financial aid portion of the ...

CAN I USE YOUR HEALTHY TRUCKER TIPS IN MY NEWSLETTER? 
I publish the newsletter for National Carriers, Inc. and would like to use some of your "Healthy Trucker" tips for our health and wellness section. I'm ...

Howdy all 
Alright boys well I just got home from bein out a month with CRST. Training is done and now I gotta find a Co driver which im not thrilled about but gotta ...

Picking up and dropping off loads 
Do you ever drop off and pick up from the same place? If so would you ever have to wait a few days before yor next load is ready?

I ws just wondering where jeff got his -40 degree sleeping bag ? 
So Jeff where did you get your bag ???????

X-Employer Withholding money from last check. 
Over 4 weeks....still not recieved my last check.
In a email from the bosses wife,
they are taking out moneys for Damage that I did to the trailer. 1000....

anyone can tell me about Heartland Express 
In the prosses of hiring on with Heartland Express. Any comments about Heartland that can help to make a decision .
Thank you all out there

Is there any trucking companies that will hire you with a not so steady work history? 
Most companies out here ask for a steady work history up to 3-5 years. So Im asking, is there anyway to get around that? Is there any companies out here ...

when you park for the night can you have a beer before bed? 
can a driver have a beer before turning in (at the truck stop...rest area...wherever you may be parked)

How long before a new trucker gets his mentor after orientation? 
My husband just recently graduated from trucking school and is currently going thru orientation thru Swift.1How soon before they get their mentors for ...

What is the most important personal items you have for over the road? 
I am almost out of school and I have a job lined up as a team driver with a buddy of mine. I'm wondering what kind of items you have in your trucks for ...

Trucking Life-General Questions 
Hello,
This is Seth Bussert from Grand Rapids, MI. I am a screen printer & am designing a line of trucking themed shirts to distribute in various retail ...

Hey driver, If you were to do it again, would you attend a stand alone school or would you go through a carrier training? 
Hello, I have a class B and I would like to be an OTR driver, do I go to a stand alone school or do I go through a carrier? What would you do?

I am ...

Question about CB Antenna. 1 or 2 antennas 
I'm going to get my oun truck this few weeks. What kind of cb antennas should I get. Do I need one or two antennas?

Are Female Truck drivers in any danger on the road 
Hi. I am working on becoming a truck driver. I am a 41 year old female. I am concerned about the safety of women truck drivers at truck stops (you know ...

What can expect to see on my dac report? 
Was hired in 2006 by TMC, got about 3 months with my truck. My son had some health issues that needed me to be home. After 1 week TMC sent a local driver ...

Star Transport in Morton Il 
Do you know anything about this company? How do they treat their drivers and school grads.

How will this affect my dac report? 
Back in 2006, I was hired by TMC, While at home with the truck, my son had some serious health issues, and I felt I needed to stay home.

After 1 week ...

THE AGE FACTOR 
HI,MY NAME IS DON.I AM AGE 55,NO KIDS OR OBLIGATIONS TO KEEP ME "TIED DOWN". I LOVE TO DRIVE AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD AN INTEREST IN TRUCKING AND TRANSPORTATION....

A logbook Question 
Say jimmy and I are trucking together!

We both do a 15 mins. Pretrip and it was all good. Then Jimmy stared to drive for a few hrs or so. Then ...

Can a Careless Op.. Stop u from being hired? 
Can a Careless Op.. Stop u from being hired to a company. Even If u take a defensive driving course to gain point's back ....

Thinking about becoming a trucker.... 
I drove a bus in NYC for about 10 years. I'm tired of my job and looking to do something new with my life. I've been considering trucking but i'm not sure ...

Ok, now what was the point? 
Ya know, I wonder sometimes if there really is a reason for everything. What was the point in me working my freakin ass off to get my CDL if nobody will ...

truckers judging width of the road 
how do truckers judge the width of the road look like there is not much room?

Best way to get back into trucking ? 
I've been out of a truck for over 1 yr.

What is the best way to start over in trucking?

what is the outlook for new truck driver in 2010? 
what is the out look for new truck drivers in 2010.

getting a job as a felon 
ive had my cdl sine 07 here it is almost 10 and no job because of a drug charge from 01 is there any hope to be a trucker?

trying to find a job 
i have been driving trucks for about 8 years now 3years otr and 5years local in 07 i had 3 prevenable acccendent in 08 i had 2 a drop trailer and a speeding ...

information about free trucking schools 
i like information about t.d.i in south bend ,In. free truck driver training.

Downshifting 
Is it not really all that hard to keep your rpms about where they should be without pressing on the fuel pedal too much while shifting ?

Hand Tools To Carry As Over The Road Driver 
What hand tools should a trucker carry over the road with them?

C1 Little Rock, Arkansas 
Hey everybody, Merry Christmas. Well I promised some info on C1 so here we go. All in all it was a pretty good experience.

They do a contract program ...

Keep, Keepin on 
Whats up guys, well I just checked in to my hotel in Oklahoma City. Ended up taking a bus from San Antonio to little rock and there i did a refresher course ...

Tips for newbies, How to become a better driver? 
Hello everyone;

I'm fairly new Driver from Vancouver BC. about a year.
I drove all over US and Canada for Challenger motor freight for about 4 months ...

starting over again in trucking business 
im 55 and my buddy is 61 we decided to buy a used truck and start doing some trucking to make some money we both have cdl and a some driving experience ...

Working for Transam Trucking 
Just read someone's bad experience working for Transam. Are they any worse than the rest? Seems there are a lot of disolusioned truckers out there. Promises ...

can i get into a cdl training course with less than 3 years mvr history 
can i enter a cdl training couse with less than 3 years mvr

run away truck braking systems do they have one? 
i am a car driver, and know nothing about big rig trucks, but i was wondering.... if a truck is a run away, is there an emergancey braking system, that ...

refused drug test but not on DAC will trucking companies hire me? 
back in march 2006 i couldnt make a drug test because of working two jobs...my company wouldnt let me leave to take the test so i had a refusal.

I ...

Need a Career Change, is Trucking a good career change in my situation? 
Hello,
I am a lifelong computer professional who is suddenly and unexpectedly out of work. I am in my upper fifties and need to work at least ten more ...

FINALLY!!!! IT'S ALL OVER. I HAVE A CDL LiCENSE! 
HEY ALL, RUSTY HERE AGAIN. LETTING YOU ALL KNOW I HAVE FINALLY GOTTEN MY CDL TODAY. 29, 10 HOUR DAYS LATER, I FINALLY GOT IT. MTC WAS REALLY GOOD TO ME ...

can i get a trucking job with a hit and run  
i got a hit and run 3years ago for some bull. Im 20 year old and i have a cdl permit Im ever gonna get a job

Can trucking be a summer job? 
I'm a teacher looking for a summer job. I don't have my CDL but I'm thinking about getting one. Do you think trucking companies would let me drive for ...

What can a newbie do? Trying to find a good starting truck driving job. 
I have a class a cdl and looking for a trucking company to work for, Werner and CRST has contacted me but i hear so many bad things about them that i am ...

I am a collge student but thinking of quiting to become a trucker what should I do? 
Hey, my name is Paul, i live in Romania. I am already studying in college but i want to quit cause I just wanna be a professional truck driver.I;m 21,...

misdemeanor on my record will trucking school take me? 
i have a misdemeanor for Identity theft for 84.00 back in 2006 can i find a truck driving school that will take me.

Close to the End of Trucking School Training Already!!! 
Well everyone, I am closing in on what I hope to be the end of my CDL training here at MTC in St.Louis, Missouri. Everything has been going really well ...

Felony on my record 1 yr old can i get into trucking? 
I have a felony that is 1+ yr I am very intrested in driving trucks. Will any company give a chance?

questions about becoming an o/o 
Is becoming an owner operator a good idea? and can you make a living at it?

truckers helping us with a move 
Hi!

I heard that truckers who don't have full loads sometimes haul furniture, etc for people moving from one state to another. We don't want to hire ...

Winter Safety 
Hello...we live in Canada (can be very cold!) and my son is a truck driver. I want to buy him a really really warm blanket for the truck in case he breaks ...

Week One at MTC Training. 
Howdy everyone. It's Rusty again, writing this time from sunny(not today though...LOL) St.Louis Missouri. I have been here at MTC's training facility for ...

Driving with a felony 
CAN I DRIVE FOR A TRUCKING COMPANY? I HAVE 1 FELONY CHARGE FROM 2004

can i be a truck driver with a legal perscriptipn of methadone 
Can I be a truck driver if I take methadone legally.

trucker needs help 
I got my cdl in May 2009, had 1 incident and 1 accident while in training.My question is, how do I get a job or start a new training some whre else. Every ...

what medical conditions keeps a person from becoming a trucker 
I was wondering what medical conditions could stop someone from driving truck? email the answer to me at scootpoot7@gmail.com

Reefer or Box whats the way to go? 
Hello Jimmy this is the Alaskan fisherman I finally got back from Alaska in mid Sept. and went to CDL School here in Atlanta.

It went great I am getting ...

CDL Class B trouble  
Hello my name is John and I'm 21 years old . I recently graduated from the CDL School inc. which is based in Miami , Fl . I got my CDL class B license ...

How Long is trucking school to become an over the road trucker? 
How long and what type of schooling would I need to become an OTR driver?

Thank You for All Your Support 
I want to thank everyone who posted a comment on my other two posts about getting denied training. I received a call yesterday from TMC out of St.Louis ...

Need to know about second chance at trucking 
I just got my cdl,s back in may when training, on the road i had 2 accidents, policy trainee can have but 2 accidents. So I had two accidnets. I was term....

Trucking is my dream 
I am trying to find out how can i get any experience on a truck if no one will give me a chance out here. I have my class A liceense i was wanting to know ...

Still Getting Denied CDL Training, Now With A New Idea 
Once again, I've been denied for CDL training this time through CR England. I don't understand what is going on. As a first timer trying to get training ...

methadone and otr trucking 
Can I get a medical card if I take methadone daily?

Can I get a trucking job with these Points On My License 
I have been looking at becoming a truck driver for about 3 years now. I have been driving a taxi part-time on weekends to save money for a school and I ...

tips on eating on the road as an over the road trucker 
how e.z or hard is it to cook your own meals in a truck?

is it worth getting my own food to take on the road with me?

Just Graduated truck driver training! 
After five weeks I am done. I failed my maneuvers first go around so thanks to some of y'all encouragement, I went back and completed my course. I just ...

i am Getting Denied for truck driver training 
I have applied to 2 CDL training schools and have been denied by both places. Central Refrigerated and Driver Solutions. I got fired from my last job (non-...

internet connection for over the road truckers 
what is the best internet connection on the move?
for direction what is the best method (map,gbs,comp)?

Why do truckers cheat on their wives 
why do truck drivers cheat on their wives?Why do they want to tell you in an email or phone call so they can not see or feel how much it destroys they ...

CDL Driver opportunity on the road 
I am a 30 year old male with a dream of becoming a Licensed C.D.L Driver. I currently possess a C.D.L Permit in NY. I would like to work on the road being ...

Qualcom question 
Can you hide from the qualcom so no-one knows where the truck is?
I have always wondered about that.
Thank you for your reply and thank you for all the ...

diabetes diet on the road, sugestion 
i dont have refridge and need to save money but stil live a diabetic life, i usually use soups or chicken in the vaccum pack but what else is there any ...

how to qualify for truck driving school 
hi i am from kaitaia, northland, newzealand and am 13 i just wanted to know if it is necessary to go to a driving school could i just get an apprenticeship ...

Failed my maneuvers 
Went into trucking school three weeks ago, not even really knowing how to drive a stick.....this morning i passed my driving test (drove some 30+ miles ...

west coast trucking 
Hello all Im thinking of driving and was wondering what I could expect to make. Ive been thinking of running the High 5 corridor. And what are the prospects ...

Swift Training  
I'm looking into Swift driving school to do my trainig. They got a school in Syracuse, NY. I just want to know if that a good company to go to and a good ...

Convicted Thug-Felon 
Hello, in 2005, I graduated CDL school, but since then last year got a possession with intent to distribute conviction. I wanted to know is there anything ...

Type 1 Diabetes 
Can you Drive a Truck if you have Type 1 Diabetes. That is the kind you take shots. I know legally you can. But I have called three companies and they ...

Sirius Radio 
What kind of antenna should I get for my Sirius Radio? Or do I use the one in the kit?

Protection for over the road drivers 
I heard it was illegal to carry a gun otr and this scares me, and what kind of protection would you suggest since i can't bring a gun?

triaxle dump truck training 
where in Indiana can I learn to drive a dump truck

tips on offset backing a 53 ft van with a tractor 
Just out of school and would appreciate any backing tips or pointers. I have trouble performing the offset parking maneuvers both blind side and sight ...

open container keep driver from getting hired by trucking companies 
i had no idea that an open container ( while i was not driving )i was a passenger. it would show up on my driving record. it has kept me out of driving ...

If I own or lease my own truck and pay my own insurance, could I hire a driver who just got their cdl back after losing it for 1 yr because of a dwi? 
I was wondering if anyone knew if I were to buy or lease my own truck would my boyfriend who got a dwi in his car while he had a cdl license be able to ...

CB Radio with bluetooth question 
Do CB radio's with Bluetooth works? Like you can hear the other person talking. And can they hear you talk.

Paperless Log Books 
I'm hearing that a lot of the truck companies are using paperless log book is that true? If so what are they using then?

Truck companies in NYC 
I'm about to get my CDL Class A and I live in the Bronx. I just wanted to know are there any good truck companies in NYC?

walt disney world 
can you bobtail into Walt Disney world?

trucker with no work or address history 
Hi... My name is MJ. Its a wonderful site, my Q. is I have my CDL-A but I am new in the U.S, I have no work history and about 9 months address history....

Traveling overseas while having a job as a trucker . 
Hello ,

I have a question , I recently got my CDL " Class A " license and I'm very happy and excited about it . I'm 21 years old and I'm getting ready ...

do I have a chance.... 
i am a newbie whose career may be over after only 5 months...
I drove for a company that does not have a good rep, (has about a 100% turnover rate, which ...

Legal or illegal? 
What is a blind load and why is it used? A situation came up at work where a driver pulled in and was loaded. A mistake was made on the load and when trying ...

What does a speeding ticket of 21mph do for your career 
I got the ticket year and a half ago, Just now going to school for trucking

CDL Student needs help!!!!!! 
hello there I just had my first day of driving from trucking school. And it was NOT a good day. I get what they are telling me BUT I have trouble with ...

Felony convictions and no experince 
Hello world, let me explain my story in as shortest time as possible.

In 06/2005, I went to CDL school and graduated after graduating found out had ...

Do truckers need . . . .  
Do Truckers need waterless Shampoo?

Do you need? 
Do Truckers need to loose inches around stomach ? Can you find this sort of thing in a Truck Stop?

No experience felon looking for work? 
I went to CDL school and graduated but can't find a company to hire me because of the felony and no experience, do you know of a answer to my questions?...

Truck driving school.....stick shift 
I've driven a stick once; and I'm entering driving school on the 21st. Is this going to hinder me, or will they just tell me they can't teach me?

the right gps for commercial drivers and are they reliable as well 
so there are plenty of gps out there im tring to find the best one out there that acually works some brands like teletype gps or garmin commercial gps ...

Thinking about buying a truck??? 
I'm thinking about buying a truck and pulling containers, is there any money in that?

where to look? 
well i posted a comment regarding my jack knife a few months ago. 7 months to be exact, and got a couple of responses. that was help full. but im wondering ...

what rating of sleeping bag should i get to go over the road 
i was wondering what rating of sleeping bag should i get to go over the road like a 20 degree bag or a 40 degree etc... some states have a no idle law ...

Beginning in the trucking industry 
I?m preparing to retire and I have chosen trucking as my next career. I have conducted research into the trucking industry, by attending trucking shows,...

truck tires falling apart 
Just a quick question. I live in Indiana. When i drive to work i take the highway. There have been a few times i have seen a truck driver w a tire getting ...

jack knife? 
is it possible to continue a trucking career after being in a minor jack knife? there was no injuries, only cosmetic damages to the truck.but i am not ...

Females 
Ok seriously!! :)
I am a 28yr old female that wants to get into trucking. I dont have kids and I am not married. My big question is, if i get my CDL, how ...

trucker 
the purpose of an engine retarder is to?

trucker 
the purpose of an engine retarder is to?

Truck Driver age requirements 
I just saw a question from an 18 year old getting ready to attend driving school. Don't most companies want you to be 21+? I think if that's the case,...

logbooks 
When driving through time zones what do you do to your logbook?

CDL Student needs on help form!!!!!! 
Hello there my name is matt and I will be taking a CDL class next week. They gave me a worksheet to do some research on truck driving. #1) What is a normal ...

The Day of a trucker. Is the company watching your every move? 
I understand that a lot of companies are watching through a computer in the rig. Do they tell you when to drive, stop for lunch, or is it a false statement?...

big problem with getting my Class A CDL training paid for 
are there any truck driving schools that will pay for my CDL Class A, need help with this i have my CDL Class B, need to up grade . thank you

question about becoming a trucker from Onatrio 
hi im only 13 but i ve wanted to be a truck driver for as long as i can remeber, i was wondering if it is worth it to become a truck driver for my life?...

What is Life As A Trucker Like? 
I think I really want to be a trucker! What are some of the bad things I would run into out there as a trucker?

jb hunt 
im thinking about going to jb hunt,on the mid west reginal.i drove for a local company for over a year in aday cab.does anybody have any thoughts about ...

what tools should truckers have in the truck 
im only 18 but i really want to be a truck driver. im going to truck driving school in september so im really looking forward to it. I was wondering what ...

failed drug testing. Is my trucking career over? 
Whats happnend lifeofatrucker?

My question is," i got my cdl in october of 2008 and i started working for miller light delivering beer driving tractor ...

trucking company hire 
am getting ready to attend 600 hour certifed ptdi cdl-a course on oct 2009 at iowa community college. am trying to get a pre hire with a company.my school ...

how much money should you have in your pocket the first day you start etc... 
i was wondering if i go with a company and am going to be an over the road company driver what kind of money should i have in my pocket the first day i ...

how much money should you have in your pocket the first day you start etc... 
i was wondering if i go with a company and am going to be an over the road company driver what kind of money should i have in my pocket the first day i ...

Teams: An Industry Trend? 
Hi, my name is Andy and I am seriously considering a career in trucking. Doing some research, one of the major companies I am looking at after school ...

Age of Truckers  
Is 57 years old to old to get a job as an OTR trucker? I would really like an opinion, would hate to retire early, go to CDL school and not be able to ...

speech about truckers 
well im doing a speech about truck drivers and there pies and i need some informationon on why they like pies so much please.


p.s.as soon as possable ...

truck drivers and pies 
why do u like pies?

End of the day on a long haul . . . . .  
Is there any kind of soap or skin ointment or vitamin you use or wish existed to deal with the riggers of driving, what would it be?

I work for a co....

Parenting time schedule 
Help! My ex and I are going back to court to try once again to work out a schedule. He has 8 overnights a month. He is an otr driver and out of state ...

Wondering about Truck School and Trucking Job 
Due to the horrors of the economy, my husband has found himself with no choice but to go to a trucking school to become a truck driver. Although, I am ...

Looking Into The Trucking Industry 
Howdy to the 'Crazy Trucker' and to all the truckers out there who've helped out around this great site! I've been visiting this site for some time now ...

trucker percentage pay? 
How does Percentage pay work?

DRIVERS SOLUTION NETWORK 
WHAT ARE ANYBODY'S THOUGHTS ON DRIVER SOLUTIONS NETWORK, I'M THINKING OF APPLYING IN A COUPLE OF YEARS, I WANNA KNOW IF THERE'S ANY RISKS OR IF THEY'RE ...

changing jobs 
I've been with the same company for 5 years making 17.00 bucks hr 40 hours a week 1,200 every two weeks driving a 53 ft dry van from San Antonio to the ...

QUESTION 
OKAY, I WANT TO BE A TRUCKER...I JUST GRADUATED AND IM 19. WHAT SHOULD I DO FIRST?

Wives trucking with Husband! 
Do you know much about this subject, pros and cons. Thanks T

Want to learn all about trucking 
I am 40 yrs old with a recent bachelors degree, and very little job experience except for construction. I'm thinking about becoming a truck driver for ...

Roadmaster graduates - Please share your experience 
Good Afternoon:

I hope this e-mail finds you in good health and spirits.

I am a 40 yr old man with no trucking experience seriously considering obtaining ...

Werner Enterprises 
Is Werner Enterprises a good company to work for? I jest graduated from truck driving school.

i'm new at doing logs for my office. we work 70/8 days  
I'm confused on when I start counting back to get my totals and what is taken off on my logs. Do I start on my eight day and count back 7 or is it the ...

flshing 
Do male truckers like to be flashed by woman?

Truck Jobs for a german Trucker? 
Hello, I'm a german trucker driving through europe and great britain. Is it possible to find a job as a driver in you country? Or is there not enough work ...

HELP FINDING A GOOD PAYING TANKER TRUCK JOB ? 
HELLO, MY NAME IS SERGIO. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO FIND A GOOD PAYING TANKER TRUCK JOB WITH NO TANKER EXPERIANCE. I AM FULLY ENDORSE WITH DOUBLE/TRPLES,...

international loadstar 1700 5 speed with split axle transmission 
how do you shift this truck?

Driving Jobs 
Hello to all the Truckers out there....

I enrolled in a truck driving school a few weeks ago and the trainer suggested i take the written tests at the ...

GIRLFRIENDS RIDING IN FED EX TRUCKS 
i want to ride with my boyfriend who drives for fed ex drop hook will fed ex allow this?

getting back into driving trucks 
I have over 15 yrs. otr experience, however, I have not driven in over 1 year. Can you point me in the right direction to some companies that would hire ...

Trucker Job?! 
I have a question for all truckers:Many truckers know this is a good job and is good paying, we all know this job have and a few -(minus) social life,family ...

The truth about the trucking companies. Real or disgruntled Drivers? 
Hey guys another question here. I am wondering what the real deal is with he Companies like Roehl, Werner, Arrow etc.. just type in scams for Werner etc....

cdl school graduate 
are there companies in Springfield Missouri that will hire cdl school grades

Van or Reefer 
I'm considering going to school to get my cdl and with my research I'm thinking about going with Roehl transport. I want to go with a company that won'...

CDL training question  
I'm about to attend a company cdl course and then go on the road with a trainer for 3 - 6 weeks. the only thing i'm worried about is when its my turn ...

New or used big truck? One more question from the Alaskan Fisherman! 
Hey guys i really appreciated your response on my last question. My next one is Is it realistic to spend 40,000 on a used truck and actually have it be ...

failed drug test 2 years ago  
any body know who will hire for otr i work with a local company and just completed mt sap program

deep do-do 
I drove Truck reefer/tanker/flatbed&lowboy years ago,but there is one thing I could never figure out.Please don't take it personal , because I'm speaking ...

Fuel Surcharges 
What are fuel surcharges? And how do they work? what are their advantages and disadvantages?

new women truckers  
hi my name is peggy burke i also took truck driving academy but have not yet finished the last part which is going to take the test at dmv anyways my question ...

how do i get trucking experience after getting CDLs 
Getting trucking experience may sometimes be a little tricky when getting CDLs with out job placement. Everyone wants experience before they hire you so it becomes a catch 22 situation.

Backing tips for truckers 
Hello,

Its been a while since i have posted a question. If you remember, I started taking a trucking course on May 23 and I'm still in the program....

Arranging Parenting Time When a Parent is a Trucker 
My ex-husband started OTR a year ago. We went back to court this last spring and now have an "open" arrangement for his parenting time since he is otr ...

Can i get a job as a driver if I have felonies? 
I WANT A JOB AS A DRIVER, BUT I HAVE FELONIES.

I can't drive a Stick Shift, can I be a trucker? 
If I cannot drive a stick shift, am I up a creek without a paddle?

truck driving business after college 
I am nineteen years old and really want to be a otr truck driver. First i want to know if there is anything I can do involving driving trucks right now ...

how much money do truckers make 
How much money do trucker make the question everyone wants to know. Well it varies between $30,000 and $40,000 starting off but it depends on a lot of factors. Starting with your driving record. Trucking companies that pay more want drivers with clean back ground and driving records. Specialize to make more than the average for the experience level. Also if you are not careful you can easily spend the money you make over the road. Plan ahead and take the food and items you will need to avoid buying them at truck stops over the road costing much more money than it would at home.

The clouds are rollin in and its time to look for shelter 
Alright guys, this is getting a little out of hand now. I call roadmasters at least 3 times a week and all that happens is i leave a message which never ...

Days off and vacation as a trucker 
How many days in a row do you work and then do you get two days off?

Are you always back home when you get days off?

Do truckers get any paid ...

do i need a lawyer 
what is the fine for 10 miles over in Shelby tn no prior speeding tickets I40 in a one mile zone did not catch the sign were it jumped from 70mile to 55...

mvr 
hello my name is james I HAVE MY CLASS A ,IHAVE AROUND 3YRS T/T EXP WITH SIDE&BELLY DUMPS IAM NOW LAID OFF I AM TRYING TO GO OVER THE ROAD .MY MVR IS NOT ...

big truck Air Horns 
Are there any regulations on blowing the air horn? Do all big trucks have the classic pull string on the upper left hand?

trucking life  
do you meet a lot of women on the road. potential mates?

Unemployment and Truck Drivers 
Since unemployment is at an all time high, why is there such a need for truck drivers?

Why would one want to become a truck driver?

I'm writing an ...

traffic backup's 
if you're in a 20 mile backup across a mountain pass would it be better to pull over or to stay in line?

Air brake supply and service 
Hi Jimmy and Hervy (spell your name right this time Hervy!)

Ryan here again with another question this time about the air brakes.

I'm trying to ...

ANY COMENTS DRIVING FOR LISA LAINES 
I am Interested in Driving for lisa trucking lanes
Out of fort worth tx. Does anybody have any coments
Or Experiences in driving for them.

Where can I get a CB Radio for at home? 
Ok so I'm still new to this trucker stuff since my new boyfriend is a truck driver. He told me you can get a CB radio called a (base station?) that I can ...

question about the time trucking companies give to make to distination 
Do the trucking companies give you enough time to get to a location? or do you have to drive all night even though it against the log just to make it ...

question about Jackknifing your tractor trailer 
Have you ever jackknifed your trailer or your tractor while the trailer was loaded? And if so, were you able to steer out of it or are you in it for the ...

scams in trucking 
What scams should I look for in a company. That I'm looking into.

CDL without trucking school 
I recently obtained my class A CDL after driving a flatbed locally with a friend. Over several weeks of local driving on my own time after work I took ...

shifting 
what are the pros and cons of using a clutch to shift or just slide it into gear using the rpm's?

double clutching question for truckers 
i'm i truck driving school ( only the 2nd day out on the field ) how do you double clutch(up shift,and down)

thanks

down shifting 
just starting out in business, im with trainer but cannot get the proper advice from him, maybe he's letting me swim or drown?

My question is about ...

A question from a grumpy trucker's girl... 
My fiance has been an over the road trucker for a few years. He was lucky enough to get a local job right after we met. Sadly, he was laid off and ...

Trucking questions about driving record, criminal record and trucking 
Ok i got my driver's license back last year after paying off tickets in Arizona which was 10 years old. I have 1 misdermeanor for possesion of paraphenelia ...

I have a few questions about trucking 
Can You give me some info on a paper i am writing for school? You can text me at


whooooaaaa!

are you kidding me!

Darren, never post your number ...

Misdemeanor - Class B 
Oh boy here go?s nothing?!?! I just discovered that I have a misdemeanor on my criminal record?man I didn?t even know I HAD a criminal record. I work ...

ripoff report website 
For the past few months I have been considering trucking and researching it in depth. No fewer than 100 hours of my time has been split between this and ...

Automatic Big Trucks 
Does anyone know what trucking companies have automatic trucks? I know US Xpress has automatic trucks.

CR England or P.A.M 
Good morning all!

I am brand new to trucking, i have been in the IT field for more than 18 yrs and have decided to start driving a truck. I have two ...

Webcams 
Hey Guys and Gals....

I'm a 70 yr old big trucker fan who missed the boat as a young man going OTR...Is it possible to now ride along with a trucker ...

Need to know about lot lizards 
Ok how do lot lizzards as they call them, know when a trucker wants something?Like do they wave,flash lights,keep lights on???Tell me everything please ...

Fun! 
Ok, this is kinda wierd but i was waatching a opera thing about truckers signaling when they want sex. I am wonderind how the signal. How you know if they ...

Trucking Questions to ask trucking companies 
What questions should I asked a company?

D.U.I. 
I got a D.U.I. in 2006 while driving a big truck. Are there any companies out there that will work with me and let me drive a truck again. Before the d....

what is the best trucking companies to work for? 
What company is the best to work for? I live in Iowa. I didn't now what type of driving job I will do yet. What do you think, and Why?

I live on my ...

Prime Trucking 
I'm retiring soon and have decided to become a OVTR truck driver. I have conducted research and settled on several companies, Prime, Swift, J.B. Hunt, Con-...

who pays for Diesel fuel 
Who pays for the diesel, you or the company?

Road Side Service 
What do you look for in addition to service when you're on the side of the road? In other words how can a emergency roadside helper assist you other than ...

points for speeding ticket out of country 
I'm just taking vacation here in puerto rico, i got ticket for speeding but my driver license is in california. I wonder if they give me a points to my ...

Need a decent company to work for. 
I would appreciate any and all recomendations for a decent company to drive for. As we all know, recuiters all lie, just some don't lie as much or as bad ...

In need of the truth about trucking! 
Hey all. I'm 22 years old and I have decided to be a trucker. Ive been searching all over the internet for info on schools and companies but all I'm getting ...

Trucking Jobs for failed dot drivers 
Trucking jobs for failed dot drivers

Driving truck in stocking feet 
Do many truckers drive in their stocking feet?

trucking with a travel companion 
Do any of the major trucking companies allow you to travel with a dog?

Driver fines, penalties and gross overload at scales 
Love this site... ..I'm too old to drive( 70) but have always loved the big rigs and have always had tons of respect for all you good knights of the open ...

Same truck each time and what about my car? 
So it is time for me to go to work and I drive my car to the trucking company. I pick up a truck to head out on the road for ten days or so - do I leave ...

CR England 
Has there ever been any lawsuits filled against cr england.Has cr england ever faced documented criminal
charges.
cjones
springfield mo

Smokin' and Shootin' 
Great site! Thanks for helping those who are considering entering the trucking bizz (me). I have a million questions, yet I realize I cant enter a novel ...

is becoming a truck driver right for me? 
hello, im 14 years old and want to get my cdl when im 16. my cousin is a trucker and i love the experince of riding with him. should i become a trucker?...

drug test 
refusel of preemployment drug test

idling trucks don't overheat? 
From what I have read, you leave your trucks idling all night to allow the heater or a/c to run. Don't the trucks overheat or am I misunderstanding that ...

Mechanical skills for trucking 
What kind of mechanical skills are needed for driving a truck (I am thinking about going to school to get a CDL license)? What if the truck breaks down,...

Answering a call on the CB or initiating a conversation 
What words do you say when you answer a fellow CBer on your radio?

What words do you use to start a new conversation with someone?

sleeping meds 
are sleeping meds allowed

Speed 
I am about to go to CDL school. I don't want to take speed to meet deadlines and I hear that %60 of truckers do. Can an honest hard working person meet ...

Should I fly home? 
Have down time for a couple of weeks waiting for a load. I'm stuck in TX and live in MI. Think'n about flying home for a few days. I'll leave the truck ...

random drug testing 
after going through a sap program and successfully getting back qualified its hard to get another driving job for positive on random ...

trucking Jobs in michigan????? 
I am seperating from the military in June and would like a local job or something with short stays (2-3 nights out)a week. I am relocating to the Lansing/...

Jobs in michigan????? 
I am seperating from the military in June and would like a local job or something with short stays (2-3 nights out)a week. I am relocating to the Lansing/...

What expenses can a trucker deduct? 
We are curious to know what expenses can be deducted. My husband is planning to rarely use a hotel and has been purchasing most food from Walmart or the ...

criminal background 
i have a question and would like to see if you could answered it for me. i just recently got my cdl back from being suspended for a drug conviction and ...

lot lizards at truckstops 
Are lot lizards common at truckstops?

student writing a paper about truckers 
would any truckers be interested in an interview so i can write a better paper?
krystlerenshaw@yahoo.com

$100.00/ hr truck driving lessons ???? 
i have a wisconsin state truck drivers permit and i came along a wisconsin state licenced examiner in west bend wisconsin that charges $100.00/ hour to ...

small package Vs big rigs deadlines-- bosses that care more about the bottom line?  
I am 35 years old, married, and a father of three and concidering a career change from driving fed-ex ground (18 ft step van- straight truck, sprinter,...

Intimidated by the size of the truck and trailer 
I am a person in the milwaukee area and i have my temperary license to drive big rig. I get really intimidated by the shear size of a big rig truck. i ...

CDL eye test/exam question 
I am considering a career in truck driving, but i have a scar in the retina in my left eye. Will the eye test for CDL test for each eye or is it done ...

Home of Record...????????? 
Moved here (VA) from arizona 6 months ago.
It is temporary, looking for a job, Nothing here for me.
Want to attend a GOOD driving school.
Q: Will i ...

24 yr old looking to get on the road 
looking to become a trucker. Anyone out there with advice on how otr driving is? do you have to unload trailers? and i just got a ticket and 5 points on ...

truckin 
do you like your job as a trucker and why?

Finding a job? 
I have currently been unable to drive due to my license being suspended for child support. It has been over a year since I drove a truck. Does anyone know ...

Entry Level Trucking Companies 
I wanted to know what companies are accepting entry level positions? And Could you do a Video on entry level trucking?

Webcam on the Road 
My ex is a trucker and is gone for 2 weeks at a time. He would like to start using the webcam with our 5 year old daughter. I am not comfortable with ...

staying awake 
can i get away with taking stacker 2 or caffeine pills to help stay awake a few more hours and still pass dot drug screens?

Allied Moving Company 
Does anyone know anything about Allied Moving Company in Traverse City, MI and northern MI? How long are the hauls - how long will I be out? Just curious....

New to trucking 
I'm thinking about and praying about becoming a trucker. I am checking out England Trucking Co. training school. Do any of you have any knowledge about ...

failed drug test 
what company will hire me after failing drug test 2 years ago

Anyone Know Who This Is? 
Is anyone familiar with trucks/tankers that read "ChemTrans" or "Chem Trans" only on the side that drive through California?

Age limits for becoming a truck driver? 
I know someone can become a trucker at any age. But I'm 55, 5'7", not particularly rough and tough, a former school teacher looking to get out of the profession....

Fridge in your truck 
So my husband will be taking to OTR soon and I have read about using the plug in coolers in the truck, I guess if there isnt a mini fridge. But when you ...

what is the scam 
trucking co not hiring exp. drivers but hiring students and traning them .talk to two differnt co they said also ther letting go some of there drivers ...

trucking co what is there scam 
i have talked to 2 different co not to say there names both says bus. is slow (we all know that ) but they say not putting on any exp. drivers now but ...

newbe wanting another chance 
went to co wennt through orentation went out over road for a week, things came up and had to go home my choice,was exspost to stay out for 3 week training ...

February usually a down month for truckers? 
I work for a moving company in Michigan. It is my first year. They said I'll be down for February but things should pick up. Is that normal for the ...

Over the Road 
Has anyone ever worked for NFI Industries over the road?
My husband is looking at their orientation process. It is not a paid orientation.
He is suposed ...

WHICH TRUCK SHOULD I BUY 
I am in the market for a used truck. My question is which truck would you pick and why? I have looked at volvo, kenworth, freightliner, they all had autotrans ...

becoming an owner operater 
i have been around trucks since i was little its crazy but i have had a passion for them my grandpa and uncle own there own rigs i want to buy me ...

Ontario 
I was looking to get into trucking myself and was wondering if I crossed into the states if I would have a hard time with other truckers since i'm from ...

Psychiatric 
What psychiatric medications are allowed, if any? Will a trucking company still hire me if I'm taking a antidepressant, mood balancer, and a benzo? The ...

Team driving and pets 
Hey this is Tristin again, I asked a question about wether or not its for me. Right now my partner and I have decided were both gonna get into trucking ...

Northern Prejudice 
I'm considering getting into the trucking industry. One of my uncles drove a truck for 30 years retiring about 15 years ago. He told me I might have ...

Should I be a trucker? 
I have not held my normal license for long (1 year in February.) But I know I love to be in the road, since July I have driven near 20,000 miles from VA ...

Morse-Hanhenburg Allied Trucking - is it a good company? 
Does anyone know anything about Morse-Hanhenburg Allied Trucking out of Traverse City, MI? What kind of schedule do they offer? Is it a good company ...

Emotional Bankrupt 
My Husband is a OTR truck driver who is gone 6 weeks and then home 6 days. We are Newlyweds and are deeply in Love. When he is home it is absolutely beautiful ...

question about passing eye exam? 
I am wondering whether or not this is going to be a big deal. I read somewhere that if you are going to be a truck driver you cannot be color blind, however,...

"The Life of a Trucker" 
What do you know about "Lot Lizards" ?

How often do you pick up hitchhikers ? Why?

USA Truck? 
Phil again!
I was told today that i would now be hired by USA Truck out of Ohio or Arkansas.Does anyone have any knowledge of this company?I am going ...

cont.. "The life of a Trucker" 
just letting you this is for a research paper for college.

looking for work 
I am a 21 yr old female. I got my cdl when I was 18 and quickly found out how hard it was to find a job at that age.Everyone I talked to told me they could ...

" The Life of A Trucker" 
Why did you want to live your life as a trucker?
How long have you been a trucker?

How does that work for you and your family,(wife,children,ect..

What ...

Im new with my cb 
Hi i am new to the cb world all my life my dad and uncles talked about the conversations they had on there cb's growing up in the 70s and 80s so i decided ...

Who can travel on the road? 
Would another company let my girlfriend and my young kid to go on the road with me? I just recently started traveling nationwide and am really seeing ...

APROVED PAIN MEDS. 
Which pain meds. are a trucker allowed to be prescribed to?

I know a few like methadone & morphine but is there any more.

going to turn 21 soon 
i am about to turn 21 in april and have been interested in driving trucks since i was real young...i enjoy driving and find it to be fun and relaxing...plus ...

dot drug test 
I have a bad back and are prescribed hydrocodone pain pills they show up on a drug test. So me question is will dot still let me drive a truck with the ...

Can a x boss keep you from driving trucks  
CAN YOUR EX BOSS KEEP YOU FROM DRIVING TRUCKS AGAIN?
WHY AM I HAVING A PROBLEM GETTING A TRUCK DRIVING JOB DUE TO MY DMV RECORDERS AND HOW CAN I COME ...

new driver fixen to start 
just wondering while in big citys how do u get in right lanes to take exits i have drove in alot of big citys and still have trouble be ing in right lane ...

Driver Solutions ?Decker 
Phil here!
I am going to start at driver solution at the end of the month.They said i would be driving for Decker Transport.Does anybody know of this ...

Training Time 
What does a trainer usually try to teach a new driver?
Can you lose your job if you don't do as he instructs?
How many hours does a driver get to drive ...

School Project again . .  
well jimmy you didn't answer my questions there . .. . so i wrote so you'd better understand what i was talking about . . please:D

I get that truckers ...

teaming pay  
does all companies only split the cents and the miles go to the truck, and if the company does split the cents and the miles, is it good to drive for a ...

School project 
hey im doing a school project in sociology. We pick a subculture and describe it:

What are some physical items that you prize as a trucker, or that ...

Needs 
What are the most important material things when you are a trucker?

Needs 
What are the most important materials needed for truckers?

Past DUI charge! Is a trucking career possible? 
Hello, first let me say thank you for providing this website that is full of info on the trucking career path.

I have a DUI on my record from about ...

how do you feel about the cost of diesel 
any one who thinks diesel fuel prices are too high you have my vote

need some info about being away from wife and home 
hi iam going to be going to school to drive truck an di have a promblem an dit is that i think iam going to miss my wife a lot and she says that we will ...

how do you feel about your rig 
do you hate the way your rig looks no matter what? or do you love it here is a picture of my dads pride and joy

H O Wolding 
Is this a good company for me to start with as a recent grad student.do not know who to trust.i know you have to do your time,i just don't want to get ...

Trucking while attending college online 
I am thinking about joining the trucking world, but I am going to college online, so I would need access every night. Is this possible? And since I am ...

getting your class a cdl 
what is the best route to go in getting your cdl, i was told by a few people to just study the cdl booklet, but my problem is that i have never driven ...

Changing Profession to Trucking 
I'm currently a registered nurse and I'm seriously thinking of changing professions to professional truck driving. My wife and i have been discussing ...

what happens if you go over the 70hr rule ina 8 dayperiod 
i want to know what happens to a driver if he get caught being over on the 70 hrs in an 8 day period, such as if he know 4 days in a row he keep going ...

How do I get a truck driving job with one accident on my record ? 
To any independent or company drivers; How do I get a truck driving job with an accident less than a year old that is on my DAK file? Do I have to ...

How hard is it to get a local trucking job right after trucking school? 
I have many questions about trucking :) here's a few

How hard is it to get a local trucking job right after trucking school?

I was wondering if anyone ...

Help! My ex is a trucker! Parenting scheduling quest 
My ex and I have a 5 year old. He was a local truck driver but took a national job because he likes the pay and the freedom.

I am at a loss as to ...

PRIME INC. *Positive or Negative* Good company to lease with or not? 
Tenfo !! (LOL) Good Moring. This is honestly the best site I'v seen if you'r looking for the "real truth" If one is thinking about a career in the Trucking ...

Jack-knife the truck as a trainee 
Had a jack-knife (March 08) on snow with trainer in the front seat. I only have eight weeks of road experience. The accident is on my DAC File; I was wondering ...

I really want to know about taking my Dog with me trucking 
I am planning to start truck driving school this month. I have researched quite a bit and since my previous career as a printer is going away I became ...

shifting 
do they teach you how to use different shifter like 10,13,18 speed in trucking school?

starting CDL training this month 
I'm looking forward to a career as a trucker. I went with Driver Solutions company sponsored training sponsored by USA Truck. Can anyone give any opinions ...

Communications among truckers 
Since truckers generally drive on highways back and forth, are there stops or tips that you pass along to each other. For example- there's a diner that ...

Fifty-Two And Displaced From The Auto Industry 
Just took an early retirement from a 25 year career as an automotive engineer, in Detroit. Not ready to totally put my feet up, though! Have always loved ...

Past vs Present  
Knights of the Road, the title once given to truck drivers for what they represented and had done on the road. Now, what are truck driver's to individuals ...

Female looking to get into trucking. 
I currently have my class b cdl with a ps endorsement. I know or assume that I need to get my class a. I drive a bus for greyhound. I am looking at getting ...

Divorced - How do I arrange parenting time? 
I am a divorced Dad, living with a girlfriend. Presently I have 8 overnights a month but just took a job that requires long hauls - sometimes out 2- 3 ...

C.R.England trucking 
Is there anyone out there that can tell me what kind of co. CR England trucking is to work for ?

No company provided truck driver training for Florida Students!! 
I am a new student to trucking. I initially was going to go to an independent trucking school, however I decided per my financial situation that I would ...

LOOKING TO GET IN THE TRUCKING INDUSTRY 
I AM STARTING SCHOOL IN ONE WEEK I AM GOING FOR MY CDL CLASS A LICENSE. MY QUESTION IS 9 WEEKS OF SCHOOL GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME TO LEARN ABOUT TRUCKS EVEN ...

weightlifting and diet while trucking 
Hello all, I am really considering making a career change and becoming a trucker. I have been making good progress with my health by the diet I eat and ...

Requirements for becoming a trucker? 
I am interested in trucking but I have a few questions. First let me explain a little why I want to become a trucker. Here recently my marriage of 15 yrs ...

is trucking right for me 
i am 31 yrs old not married no girlfriend no kids love to travel not happy to live paycheck to paycheck. i thought i could do this while i am young and ...

Trucker wanna be 
I've ALWAYS wanted to be a trucker here in about a month I'm going to trucking school any tips for me.

Company paid training or PTDI certified School? 
Why should I pay 3800 for training when Swift will pay for it for me? If you were going to do it all over again would you let a company train you for free ...

JUST GETTING STARTED TRUCKING 
MY WORRY IS BACKING THE TRAILEER IN DIFFICULT PLACES OR REALLY JUST BACKING UP AT ALL!

No money for trucking school 
What's the best company to work for with no experiance? So far I heard Swift is the best and England is the worst. If you could do it all over how would ...

45 years old and thinking of becoming a trucker 
hey thanks for your time, my name is mike i've been an exterminator for the past 11yrs i get 45k a year, the company has been making a lot of changes i'...

jack-knifed truck (now what?) 
jack-knife in feb on black ice, no one hurt, no other vehicles involved. took out 30ft of guardrail, got cited for failure to cont/w accident, pled guilty ...

Dangers of trucking 
I wanted to ask what do you consider the dangers of your occupation. I have seen health but what otherissues and problems?

Truckers sleep routine 
As an OTR driver, does one always maintain the same sleep schedule? It says in DOT regs that a trucker must take a ten hour rest after driving eleven hours....

Is 43 too old to be a newbie trucker? 
Hey,hey! Here I am, 43 yrs old and in this point in my life, I now have the luxury of time and a good husband who has a good-paying white-collar job. I ...

CB Slang 
My uncle used to drive trucks back in his 30's and I'm about to get into it. Just how often do you hear the slang on the CB nowadays? I know how it was ...

Is trucking a good career 
is this job a career possibility.

saying 
How do you say mom,dad.Doug,Nick,Danielle,Andrea.


Thank you for your time.

Doug

Hubbard, Ohio 
Just wondered if you know of anything that goes on at the Flying J truck stop in Hubbard ohio? Im thinking of activity over the past 1-1 1/2 years. This ...

What about "Team Driving" 
What is the pay like for team drivers? My husband and I are considering leaving our current careers to start team driving for a company. He has trucked ...

When I turn 18 what type of trucking job shoud get 
Which is a better option for me and why:


A)When I'm 18 I should get my Class B and drive local in dump trucks and go to school and wait until I turn ...

is owner operator better than being company driver? 
Is owner operator better than a company driver and whats the flaws. I'm getting into a lease operator and i need help. I need to see if it is better than ...

Truck Driver Training  
How much does truck driver training cost?

cdl Qualifications for trucking 
How old do I have to be in order to get my CDL and can I get a truck driving job at the age of 20? I'm 19 now but my birthday is in october.

DOES ANYONE KNOW ABOUT TRUCK DRIVING DVDS  
Hello Truckers , My name is Emmanuel I am 24 Years old and i am From Finland . I am Thinking to join A Truck Driving School Here in Finland but id like ...

About becoming a trucker. Getting CDL llicense 
how long do u have to have your licence before u can become a trucker

Frame Extension 
Another question in regards to frame extensions. I see alot of custom tractors that stretch and paint thier frames. Is thier any benifit to this other ...

Schneider National 
Quick question:I'm thinking of working for Schneider National.Does anyone have any comments on this company?Is it a good company to work for?
Thanks.

life on the road,away from family 
I'm laid-off from my union insulating job and I'm concidering driving for Schneider National.I know driving Over-the-Road means a long time away from home....

turning truck into a place and can not get out 
i am getting ready to go to school and have a fear of being someplace on the other side of the country in a big city somewhere where i could possibly make ...

o/o custom trucks 
I have been a law enforcement officer for some time and want to get back behind the wheel. Being a professional "RVer" is more rewarding than being yelled ...

drugtest failure 
how do you get reinstated after driving for 12 years and
just now failed a drugtest??

Bringing your girl with you over the road in a big truck? 
Just wondering if a lot of companies will let you bring your girlfriend/wife or even friends or family on the road with you, and if so at first?, or after ...

Question for Canadian Truckers/ Canadian Company Owners 
I am currently serving in the Canadian Forces (Military Police) and am seriously considering becoming a trucker when I retire in the future. I will have ...

truckdriver stereotype 
Why does everyone think truck drivers are crazy and weird?

question about log books 
Can anyone confirm SWIFT has paperless logs (good or bad) I am aware the rules of driving times have changed since i have driven last (10 years ago) but ...

Another question  
I have been thinking and I have another question for you. Is it hard to keep up with time zones? I mean if you have a load that is expected 2 time zones ...

There is a trucking company I wanted to ask about 
I sure do appreciate you taking the time to put up this website, it is very educational and helping me out alot in the decisions I am thinking of making ...

will my speeding ticket keep me from getting a trucking job? 
In April 2007 i got a speeding ticket i was going 80mph in a 50mph zone...i know i know its very unprofessional for someone who wants to be a pro truck ...

i am not from usa is trucking possible for me..? 
Dear sir,I am a student, 28, a computer literate, and hold 2 diplomas including tefl(teaching english as a foreign language) and reside in India. Truck ...

life as a trucker  
i am thinking about trucking but dont know for sure i am an assistant manager and have a good life at home with m family i just get tired of being in ...

what are lumpers 
what is a lumper?????????

Comparing Trucks driving Jobs... 
Can you compare the pros and cons about Dry Van and Flatbed?...

AFRAID OF BECOMING A TRUCKER 
Hi EVERYONE, I ALWAYS LOVE/DREAM TO DRIVE A TRACTOR TRAILER IN THE STATES. I LIVE IN PENNSYLVANIA 9 YEARS AGO AND MOVE BACK TO PUERTO RICO(USA).
I ...

why do truck drivers let trucks Idle 
I've always wondered, why do trucks idle so much? why dont drivers turn off the engines?

Reefers 
C.R. England has Reefers, they start at 26 cents a mile.is that about right for a guy just starting out .(OTR)?????

Lack of recent trucking experience 
How is the best way to get back in a truck either company driver or owner-operator if my experience is from 15 years ago. Most companies want recent experience....

Crude oil transport truckers 
I'm considering a career in trucking and
I've heard that crude oil truckers in Texas
can earn between 500 to 600 dollars per day.

Does this sound ...

Women in trucking 
I have heard a rumor that it is easier for a woman to pick up on the material than it is for a man. Is there any credability to this?
I have been thinking ...

fear of accidents 
I have recently graduated from cdl school.I went to orientation for flatbed.The second day a guy from safety gets up and tells us some graphic accidents ...

Is becoming a big truck driver still a good decision in this economy? 
Im looking at getting into trucking. I finished a year of college, generals mainly. And the school im at offers a Class A certification. I'm just wondering ...

best route CA to OH?? 
Hey Truckers!

I am moving from Southern CA (fontana) to Cleveland, OH. Map quest routes me through the rockies... pretty sure I don't want to do that ...

becoming a new driver with record 
hi my lui i like what you are doing keep going.I have a question maybe
you can help me at out or give an idea im about to get my class a in a
couple ...

trucking school 
has anyone ever attended the Swift or CR England etc.. training programs? do they realy offer you a permanent job or is it another way of getting money ...

what got you started as a trucker 
I was wondering what got you started driving? I've been thinking about it for several years but never did anything about it. I've been at my job for over ...

what are highway grades 
What is a 7% grade? 7% of what? How is grade determined?

Budgeting your food. 
I am trying to cut down on my consumption of meat and increase my intake of raw fruits and vegetables. How hard is it to find these items.
Being gone ...

Waiting (The story of a truckers life) 
My wife and I took a load from Michigan to Washington DC. After arriving on time. We found out our load was canceled. We sit in a no parking zone for ...

Is there any companies who will give me a seckond chance 
About 2 years ago, almost exactly, I had a jack-knife accident hauling a flat bed load for falcon transport. Falcon fired me for it. Even though there ...

Single Female Thinking of Truckin' 
Hello,

Well as my subject states I am single, no children, have spent the last 2 years wasting time and money to try and get into the medical field,...

Double Clutching. 
I dont Full Understand Double Clutching. I Know Clutching and All. But I don't understand Double Clutching. Explain?

1954 international dump truck 1700( 2 1/2 ton) 
ok your probably not the right person to ask but i need to know, im thinking about buying a 54 international truck, but it has cracked dayton wheels. you ...

truck stops 
what is mini skirt junction like

Hervy.... Love your trucking DVD  Not rated yet
We watched it again today.. My wife says you speak wisdom beyond your years...My favorite section on the DVD is "Dare to Ride"..... I love the dramatic ...

Can an amputee drive tractor trailers  Not rated yet
disabled people can drive tractor trailers, they need to get a special certificate to show that the disability does not keep them from safely operating.