Trucking Life Blog
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Jun 26, 2017
Proud wife of a new truck driver
It's only been a few short months since my husband started driving. We have seven kids, don't freak out only four of them are ours! We are helping to raise
Jun 26, 2017
US Xpress Lease Purchase Program???
Today US Xpress has a new lease purchase program with no money down and no balloon payment. Does anyone know about this or what the actual benefit is to
Jun 25, 2017
My name is Cathy I am in Arkansas I have a small tractor
I need to get this tractor to ca. Mojave or tehachapi. And I need a ride to please
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Jun 25, 2017
Negligence at workplace my husband owner operator lead to his death
It seems so unfair to me that a place of employment could treat their employees owner operators like shit. My husband had several health issues and they
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Jun 24, 2017
Life insurance
Life insurance is important for truckers. Learn some of the differences between whole and term life
Jun 24, 2017
Breakdowns Over the Road
Breakdown happen at any time in trucking. Here is how it is handled from cost to scheduling
Jun 24, 2017
Want to do my road test in a automatic.
I went to school did my 180 hours passed my pre-trip and all 3 of my Maneuvers and failed my road test. I'm not comfortable with changing gears at all
Jun 24, 2017
flatbed Equipment
quick binders, vee boards large & small, chains new & used, 4 portable ratchet, 2 portable ratchet, long & short tightening bars.
Jun 24, 2017
I'm really struggling with trucking life plus new baby
So my husband of 11 yrs became a otr driver in Dec. We have 2 kids 11&9. We made the decision together for our families future. As soon as he quit his
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Jun 24, 2017
In Limbo With This Relationships - What to Do?
I love my fiance of 9 years so much I understand his job is hard and I worry about him all the time. But he thinks I don't care cause I don't call him
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Jun 23, 2017
How I feel about Celadon Gadsen Alabama
There is so much wrong in gadsden al. From the 4day orientation that turns into 4 hours..An the fact that everything your told before you get there has
Jun 23, 2017
Oakland Towing and Roadside Assistance
Towing in or near Oakland California is only a phone call away. Not only that, they can provide fuel, do a tire change, give you a jump start and provide
Jun 22, 2017
CRST and how long ago I smoked.
I'm returning to the industry after 10 years off. I need to do an in house CDL program since I'm flat broke. Prime turned me down so I dove to the bottom
Jun 22, 2017
My company has stranded me in Fl. do they owe me for this?
Im stranded in Daytona Beach FL with no per diam or lodging I'm in a day cab. Do they owe me for this down time? If so how many hours and rate? I have
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Jun 22, 2017
2 years and the same Bull!!!!
I have been with My trucker for 2 years, everything seem fine at first I mean you have to got to know someone right? Well months go by then some woman
Jun 22, 2017
Wont answer the phone some nights and he gets upset
He wont answer the phone some nights and he gets upset. Any advice?
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Jun 21, 2017
Jim We Need a Career Change!
Back a couple of weeks ago, I was listening to an old trucker song that brought back memories of things that I ran into while rolling from point A to point
Jun 21, 2017
Will a trucking company pay fees for revoked license
Is there any trucking companys who will pay the fees of a suspended and under default license and train to drive for them once i pay collectors ill get
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Jun 21, 2017
Should Truckers Help Others Pay Bills
One of the things that young single drivers do when they start making money is helping other people with bills.
Of course there is nothing wrong with that but there are times in which helping can actually hurt other people.
Not only that, when it comes to women, you have to be careful because there are a few out there that will see you as a target to use as an ATM machine.
Anywhere from sad stories for a one time contribution to their situations to complete charades and pretend relationship for long term consistent withdrawals from you pocket and sometimes bank account.
If you are a nice guy or gal who easily trust and feels the pain of other people be sure to watch the video and read the info at the link.
Jun 21, 2017
A Late Fathers Day and (Parenthood) Message - Thanks and Motivation
Parenting is hard enough for normal households. For the trucking lifestyle parents it is a much greater challenge to be good and effective at it.
This video is to thank you and offer some advice from the outside of the picture about some things to consider. Based on what I see in society that is missing.
I also offer advice for you to come up with ideas based on your own life situations to use as substance for being intentional about what to include in your parenting.
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Jun 18, 2017
Can I leave running lights on
Can I leave my running lights on overnight without my truck on and not kill battery?
Jun 18, 2017
Can I go home on weekend during training
Can I go home on the weekends while im at training
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Jun 16, 2017
How is team pay calculated?
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
Jun 16, 2017
Need Opinion on A Parking Locator App
Hello group! Would someone be willing to give an opinion on a phone app designed to help truckers locate overnight parking?
Jun 16, 2017
Looking for flatbed equipment - chains and binders
I'm needing 12 chains and binders And 2 16'x24' tarps and one 16'x16' tarps Email me a m8528@hotmail.com
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Jun 13, 2017
How much do couples teams make?
How much do couples team make preferly within a year as new drivers then after about 2yrs in?
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