truckers are meat heads 
stop using your engine brakes in urban areas

getting hired at 60.  
Ive been thinking of getting out of the bail bond business for about six months and I'm looking once again at taking a OTR Job. I got a CDL A about six …

Being a felon living in Idaho only allowed to run 4 states. Is a trucking career possible? 
I have an aggravated assault conviction (2009) and am currently on felony probation. I am 51 yrs old and no family and my P.O. say's I can do a 4 state …

werner policys 
I had dinner and beers with a friend that I haven't seen in a few months at a truck stop. The next morning I had to go to the terminal for trainer education. …

Im 21 and getting ready to start school 
Dear Jimmy, My name is David and im getting ready to be going to school to get my class a cdl. I have made the decision to become a truck driver because …

Roadcheck 2010 
Wow, it's that time again, Roadcheck 2010. This year it's June 8th to June 10th (Tues thru Thursday). Most coops will be open 24/7 giving out level 1 inspections. …

What have I got myself into being a truckers wife? 
My husband had decided to truck drive after 14 years of jobs not succeding due to the economy. He has gotten his cdl class a license thru Roadmaster trucking …

Trucking and the Holidays. 
For all the newbies in this biz, get ready for the holidays. With Thanksgiving just past, you have an idea what its like to be away from home for holidays. …

Lucky Hervy 
Hey Jimmy, Heard you hooked up with our Friend this week. Sorry we could not join you. We were out, but never got a chance to make it to that part of …

Las Vegas Great West Truck Show 
The Great West Truck Show, Las Vegas, Nv, June 25th-27th,2009, at the Convention center, Desert Inn rd/Paradise rd. Free truck parking on site. Seminars …

CVSA inspection June2-4th,2009 
CVSA inspection coming June 2nd thru the 4th, 2009. Savvy truckers know what it involves. For the newbies, CVSA has an annual inspection blitz the first …

Laughlin River Run 2009 
Well folks, I'm going to change the subject this time around. I know, this is a website about trucking but I know a lot of truckers who ride bikes or are …

Prostitution, Hookers,Lot Lizards,Working Girls. 
Hervy is going to do a post about prostitution and I thought I would too. Between the two of us and anyone else, the unknowing should get a better perspective …

Hey Jimmy 
Just noticed your up in Kingman... The college up there has a good school "Sage" Reading more about it they do not offer housing. Even started looking …

Finding a trucking job is a job. 
People, I gotta tell you something. I'm noticing a lot of potential truckers that want to get into the business and are poking around this and other websites …

Getting out of a jam.  
I thought I would relate an experience I had years ago while picking up a load in Baltimore,Md. I think I was downtown or close to it. Can't quite remember, …

How to choose the "best" company 
Every newbie wants to know, what is the best company to apply to. There's no clear cut answer. Most are disorganized, at best. But remember, trying to …

Pulling Bottom Dump Trailers 
Ah, this land of ours. America, beautiful trees, rivers, oceans, mountains, cities, buildings, homes. A long time ago, we didn't have cities and buildings …

Team driving vs solo driving 
This is Jimmy and I will set you straight. You want to know about team driving, right? You will make more money if you run team, o/o or company driver, …

Weight distribution 
I would like to give you some basic info re: weight. No, not your weight, the weight allowed on your wagon. You know, that 53' trailer you have behind …

What you need when you get out of orientation 
Will my truck have a t.v.? how about a restroom? A microwave? It must have a hot tub or I won't go. O.K., I'll stop being silly. Actually todays trucks …

So, you want to be an o/o 
A lot of folks are interested in becoming an owner operator. A true o/o will have his own operating authority, his own power unit AND his own trailer. …

What I disliked most about trucking 
I hated being at the mercy of so many people. Let me explain. You can't go anywhere unless dispatch gives you a load. You can't go anywhere until the shipper …

What I Liked Most About Trucking 
I liked most about trucking is the accomplishment, knowing at the end of the day that, hey, I followed orders, maneuvered that beast around traffic, loaded …

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What made me get into trucking 
I have always liked cars and trucks and being outdoors. An indoors job is not for me. In my early 20's, I learned of a job driving a tow truck where they …

What I would have done differently 
I would not have jumped around so much from co to co. Even though I worked for many co's more than once, it would have been better for me to stay awhile …

Dry van vs Reefer vs Flatbed vs Tanker 
When you pull a dry van, it is the least amount of headaches. You get it loaded, pull up, close the doors, assuming you're legal and go. You don't have …

Young Women entering trucking Not rated yet
Tips on safety and what to expect as new female co ed driver/trainee. Advice Jimmy thank you. I'm 25 single female no children really in it for the bucks …

keeping runs short makes more $$$ Not rated yet
I have tried a little of everything trucking ,but the best gig I ever worked was a local service loads. moving product from one plant to the other for …

is my trucking career over if I test positive for drugs at trucking school? Not rated yet
I failed a trucking school drug test, have quit, but didn't wait long enough, want to know if there is a chance for me to have a career in trucking?

Thanks jim Not rated yet
I was thinking of getting my cdl, not sure now. It would be perfect for me. No wife,kids or dog. Love to travel, get around by myself. I can easily handle …

Relationships. (What a handsome man ! How did your wife survive ? Not rated yet
As far as relationships go : Be honest - the truth may hurt, but lies last forever ! Anger can do more damage in much less time than love. Anger= …

Hoover Dam bypass opening early Nov,2010 Not rated yet
The Hoover Dam bypass is complete and will open to traffic in early Nov. 2010 for all vehicles. It will be 4 lanes from Exit 48 in Kingman, Az.north on …

Hubby's Mistress is a truck. Not rated yet
Let me say a few words about a husband, a wife/family, and a truck. I really feel for young married couples that have jobs/careers that require separation. …

Driver pay (otr) Not rated yet
Driver pay is a big consideration when getting into the trucking biz. But just because you feel confident that you will make $35,000 or $40,000 or more …

A hollow feeling in your stomach. Not rated yet
If you've been driving for a month, a year, or twenty years, you will have surely experienced a hollow feeling in your stomach at some point. It may have …

The recruiter never said I had to deliver to a cave. Not rated yet
When I first got into trucking, I hauled furniture which meant picking up from peoples homes and sometimes at an agents warehouse. A lot of times, Military …

Trying to avoid an accident Not rated yet
I would like to share some advice with all drivers that I received from a company safety guy some years back. This was a 400 truck company out of Oklahoma …

Drug testing in the Transportation Industry Not rated yet
Curious about drug use and trucking? Are you wondering if you can smoke a joint now and then while you are a trucker, or even some harder stuff? I'll shoot …

Tips to get paid quicker. Not rated yet
Well, you ran 3000 miles last week, so you'll get your check this week, right? Let's see, 3000 mi times .35 per mi less taxes means a net paycheck of maybe …