Trucking Life Blog
Trucking life blog is updated with questions and posts about trucking lifestyle, trucking jobs, trucking schools, relationship challenges and other truck driving related information.
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Mar 27, 2024
Reality of Trucking
Consider these realities of trucking to see how compatible you are so that you can have a successful and thriving career. Or run the other direction.
Mar 26, 2024
In need of Tractor trailer drive time in El Paso, Texas 03/25/2024.
Currently enrolled in CDL school ElPaso, Texas. I passed my pre-trip, air brakes and maneuvers. I just need to do take my CDL drive test on 03/26/2024.
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Mar 21, 2024
Where can I get a universal tow hitch for a box truck that doesn't require drilling
A new driver need a universal tow hitch for box truck that can be taken on and off
Mar 21, 2024
Should I keep.my truck, or buy a new one? It keeps having break downs
I need help, I own a 2005 Peterbilt 378. It has a Cummins ISM engine with unknown miles on it. I do have paperwork on it showing it went through a total
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Mar 21, 2024
Where can I get a universal tow hitch for a box truck that doesn't require drilling
A new driver need a universal tow hitch for box truck that can be taken on and off
Mar 11, 2024
For Lease Single-axle sleeper cabs Tandem-axle day cabs Tandem-axle sleepers
We have the relationships and buying power you need to find the best vehicles, parts and supplies. Here are just some of the vehicle types we lease:
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Mar 11, 2024
Need to rent a truck and trailer in or near garysburg nc
Garysburg nc needing to rent a truck and trailer for practice.
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Mar 11, 2024
No Recent Experience after 5 Years away
Well, I stop driving for about 5 years and I am looking to come back to the road
Feb 01, 2024
Trying to eat less meat and more fruit. Is it possible on the road?
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
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Feb 01, 2024
Waiting on a load - How long can they hold us?
My wife and I took a load from Michigan to Washington DC. After arriving on time. We found out our load was cancelled. We sit in a no parking zone for
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Jan 28, 2024
Getting Back into Trucking After Years Off
I've been out of the trucking industry after 10+years of otr. It's been 3 years, and I have no recent experience. I'm looking to get back to otr, how can
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Jan 24, 2024
Why did that trucker get fired that day?
Hi! I'm Betsy, a little old lady with a question that puzzles me still today. I worked at a park whose entrance had a plastic, LED-lit archway. Our park
Jan 15, 2024
15 Reason Trucking is A Good Career and 10 Reasons it Isn't
15 Reasons that trucking makes a great career choice and 5 reasons it does not
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Jan 08, 2024
Bouncing load, tandem position
Rookie driver here. Been driving for a year and had something happen yesterday I've not experienced before. Picked up a load, approx 35,000 lbs, sensor
Jan 07, 2024
Freightliner Columbia Repair Tips
Freightliner repair tips from some of the best old school mechanics left in the trucking industry game. Series 60 Detroit engine in Freightliner Columbia.
Jan 06, 2024
Motivation to Keep Going
Motivation to keep going after your goals and dreams. Also pick up and use good habits in place of ones that might not serve you well.
Jan 06, 2024
Owner Operators Jobs
Becoming an owner operator tips, advice and insights that will make you successful or promptly warn you from buying a semi. Buying, leasing and authority talk too.
Jan 06, 2024
Company sponsored insurance and plates
What’s the cons as a owner op leasing on with a company that has plates and insurance program?
Dec 31, 2023
Should I Date a Trucker
We discuss if you should date a trucker and if a trucker should date you. Trucking dating is challenging for both. Consider these thoughts
Dec 31, 2023
A Good Diet Plan
A good diet for truckers is very important. And not as hard to achieve as you might think. Here are some hacks and what I ate to lose 50lbs.
Dec 30, 2023
Loadboards
Loadboards are used often to find a load. When you get a load from a load board, check them out because the sharks are swimming. Here are a few tips.
Dec 28, 2023
Anti-Social-Behavior
Stay engaged with other people and interact daily. This will help keep you from developing anti social behavior patterns.
Dec 28, 2023
Trucking Questions
Trucking questions and answers related to the job and life on the road as a trucker.
Dec 27, 2023
Choosing Loads
Learn how to choose your loads wisely to help you avoid cheap freight. There's a lot to consider and this will be your cheat sheet. Especially if you're a new owner operator.
Dec 26, 2023
Fired during OTR Training
I was fired during my training period because I received a traffic warning citation. I had a lead driver with me and he didn't tell me I had to report
Dec 26, 2023
can a person ask for a ride from a trucker?
If i go to a truck stop and ask for a ride is it illegal?
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Dec 26, 2023
Sharing The Road With Truckers
Driving with trucks on the road doesn't have to be scary. Here is what we need you to know
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