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Jul 24, 2020
Being A Recruiter
I drove trucks in the 80's and 90's for 17 years. And in those days, you only had to deal with one dispatcher or DM's as they are called today. And when
Jul 12, 2020
Cooling a truck at night without idling
When my husband shuts down at night he can't idle his truck. His cab gets very hot in this summer weather. He is new to this company. Is there a battery
Jul 12, 2020
Petition to get rid of Hair Follicle Testing?
Anyone know if us truckers can start up a petition to get rid of hair drug testing in our industry? I have heard different stories and read online about
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Jul 12, 2020
Dont Let an Incident Stop You From Trucking
I have a position that I think that you would be a perfect fit for: Here are the details. Please let me know if you are interested: • 50/50 Split of
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Jul 06, 2020
Types of Truck Driving Jobs
The type of CDL job will determine pay, time out OTR, amount of physical work, and even level of danger in some cases.
Jul 02, 2020
IFTA dues in Texas
Hello, I’m new to this forum and trucking. I hope I can get some help here regarding IFTA taxes. This will be our first time and I have no clue how or
Jun 28, 2020
So Now Your'e a Trucker, What's Next
providing new drivers even old drivers the skills, mindsets, and procedures to be prepared and present a positive image when looking for a truck driving
Jun 28, 2020
Owner Operator only making enough to make truck payments
Question I've been the girlfriend of a trucker for a year and a half we live together 6 months and hes been an owner operator for 6 months. He always
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Jun 28, 2020
I need another 2-3 OTR Van Drivers that actually want to make money
To All serious and professional drivers: We have IMMEDIATE NEED for company Dry Van OTR drivers and Owner Operators. Drivers earn over $75k/year, Owner
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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
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