Trucking Life Blog
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May 19, 2020
Feedback and insight from a female truck driver
Hello my name is Kelly, I am thinking about getting into long distance driving. I have read and gave it a ton of consideration but I can’t find anything
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Apr 25, 2020
Flatbed Equipment (San Antonio Tx)
1). 25) Yellow winch straps with flat hook $500/ = $250 (25 2). 2) Big yellow ratchet strap w/ flat hook $106/ =$30 (2 3).
Apr 07, 2020
Question about throttling and stuff when driving
So I have a friend, now I know this is weird but we have had this debate for too long and I need answers, and he plays ETS2 (Euro Truck Simulator 2) and
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Mar 19, 2020
Best iPhone Apps For New Truckers
Hey everyone, I am fairly new to driving, but am very much enjoying it so far. I would like to suggest a few different iPhone apps that I have been using
Mar 15, 2020
flatbed equipment package $2000
Full package of flatbed equipment, a partial package and lots of odd stuff. I have 1/2 chains, 5/16 chains and 3/8 chains. I have ratchet binders for all,
Mar 07, 2020
Is Hair folicle testing and for prehire after trucking school?
Will I have to take a hair folicle test for the company thats giving me prehire before or after trucking school?
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Feb 24, 2020
Tired Of Feeling Alone
I am so tired of feeling alone! I'm tired of feeling misunderstood! Tired of feeling wondering if it gets better
Feb 24, 2020
Termination On The Spot and Can't Get Rehired
I will not mention my husband's ex trucking company and my husband was an OTR trucker for 8 years and they terminated him right on the spot and every company
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Feb 14, 2020
RustyDog Express Inc. Looking Team Drivers
Second Chance Company We are looking for 1 Team driver for our over the road trucking company. We review all application and will give drivers a second
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Feb 11, 2020
Chains and Other Flatbed equipment Tennessee
My late husband was a flatbed driver last year and I have over $2500 worth of equipment. 1 of the traps are new, only 2 red chain rackets are shown in
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Feb 07, 2020
Thing about New/Barely Used Trucks/Warranty
Just something to consider when buying new or barely used with factory warranties, particularly on a newer model or 1st year of a new generation truck/engine.
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Feb 06, 2020
Smaller Company looking to grow and need Drivers !! If you have been looking but get denied from those big Companies.....Then here you are !!! Apply with Isaac Brothers
Please respond to this via email if you are interested !!!! Isaac Brothers Transportation is Hiring !!! Located in Norcross, Ga.. Here is what we are
Feb 06, 2020
Need to back on the Road ??? THEN LOOK NO FURTHER
Please respond to this via email if you are interested !!!! Isaac Brothers Transportation is Hiring !!! Located in Norcross, Ga.. Here is what we are
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Jan 28, 2020
How much do couples teams make?
How much do couples team make preferly within a year as new drivers then after about 2yrs in?
Jan 26, 2020
Question about lot lizards on the road
My husband is a new OTR driver for about 6 months and I have heard of lot lizards, well this other male driver that he met over the road is a friend of
Jan 18, 2020
hello from Amanda.
Hello there. I am Amanda .I live in the northwest and have been driving for 30 years now. Starting driving a small truck and on to semi then truck and
Jan 17, 2020
Phx, az need to rent a day cab to move 5 flat bed trailers.
Phx az need to rent a day cab to move 5 flat bed trailers.
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Jan 17, 2020
Used flatbed equipment for sale excellent condition
I have equipment for a flatbed or stepdeck. All is about 2 months old. Im asking $2500 obo for all need gone asap. Got out of trucking.(60) Side protectors...
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Jan 17, 2020
Does it get easier
My husband and I have been married for 4 years but we've been together for 6 years he was working locally home everyday. Now he is OTR and this is a
Jan 01, 2020
10-4 Tow of Oakland
10-4 Tow has a growing roster of branches, each with its own team of professional, experienced technicians. We offer a friendly service at any time of
Dec 29, 2019
Transmission in a 1990 White/GMC
I was looking at an old white/GMC tandem plow truck. Truck has a 8v71 and a 6 speed I haven't seen before. Its a 6 speed with a 3 speed shift pattern.
Dec 23, 2019
What is Percentage Pay
Percentage pay can be given to company drivers and owner operators/lease operators. The driver will get a percentage of the revenue that is generated
Dec 23, 2019
How do I go about becoming a subcontractor
I am thinking about leasing a vehicle to become a subcontractor and wanted to know what would be involved in startup, mainly in regards to insurance, licensing
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Dec 20, 2019
Flatbed equipment in Kennett Mo. Recently stopped trucking
I just recently quit driving a truck looking to sell my fladbed equipment. Equipment is only a month old. Asking $3000.00 or best offer. I need the money
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Dec 20, 2019
Used flatbed ramps
Aluminum four piece set, two stands, bridge adapters. Each ramp is rated at 22500#. All still in very good condition. Stock photos due to ramps being
Dec 15, 2019
Any advice for going on the road with husband?
I am going on the road with my husband. Any advice or tips? Thank you!
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Dec 15, 2019
Truckers wife for 3 months now in Oklahoma
My husband was an oilfield supervisor. Man trucking sure is a major pay cut. But what he does isn't booming around here. He was also stressed to the
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Dec 12, 2019
Surviving the rough roads
I have been a truck driver for 31 years. Have been married twice. My first marriage didn't last but about 6 years. No children with him. He was a very
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