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Jul 12, 2024
Amazon Allow Us to Book a Load Then Said No You Can't Pick it Up
I took a trailer back to K and L trailer leasing in Knoxville. I found a power only load near Knoxville that took me to Spartanburg SC. After I delivered
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Jul 12, 2024
Looking for work ASAP
Just got terminated from USXPRESS yesterday for overtaking over a yellow solid line. I know how unsafe that sounds, it was a rash decision I regret.
Jul 12, 2024
How to Spot Fake Loads on the Loadboard - 6 Clues - Be Careful
Fake loads on the DAT Load board are becoming more and more common. Here are 6 ways you can screen for whether the loads you see are fake. Meaning if
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Jul 12, 2024
How to Spot Fake Loads Posted on the Load Board
In this video linked I show you a load I found on the load board yesterday. You should research any load that seems suspicious before you waste booking one of these loads.
Especially don't send any financial information to haul one of these loads.
Don't let the big dollars entice you. No legit broker is asking for banking information. They are not going to pay you with some strange banking system or procedure.
Some things to look at.....
1. Do the phone numbers match2. Are the emails spelled correctly3. Is there broken language4. Do they answer questions about the load or ignore your questions.5. Is their terminology consistent with industry lingo? Or do they seem like imposters
Go to youtube and search lifeasatrucker how to spot fake loads on dat loadboard to see the video.
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Jul 12, 2024
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.
Jul 12, 2024
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.
Jul 12, 2024
Owner Operator needs driver to pick up a truck and trailer and deliver it to Atlanta
Need driver w/ Class B CDL air brakes endorsement to fly into Chicago, pick-up a International 4600 dropside flatbed with 24 foot trailer. Both the truck
Jun 27, 2024
The Best CDL Training
The best CDL training prepares you for a successful career. Here are some things to consider to make best decision on how to get your CDL training
Jun 23, 2024
Amazon Freight Adventures
Amazon freight adventures is a page dedicated to hauling amazon freight opportunities and exerpiences
Jun 21, 2024
Good company where I can do remote dispatch work from home and the best computer program for remote dispatch from home work
Good company where I can do remote dispatch work from home and the best computer program for remote dispatch from home work tdwalker5 at Gmail dot com
Jun 21, 2024
Buying a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia
Hello I'm considering purchasing a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia high rise sleeper with a 455/1550 dd15 and a 10 speed manual. The truck just rolled 1
Jun 16, 2024
Interested in local or dedicated trucking route to be home weekly
Just looking to run dedicated to be home weekly. Drove 16 yrs OTR then gf had lung cancer surgery. Ready to chase that dog again!
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Jun 11, 2024
Newbie trucker wife here...riding with husband trucking OTR
Hiya 🤗 Husband just started his first OTR job and day 1.he didn't want to leave and teared up and asked me to go. I shocked myself and threw the most random
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Jun 01, 2024
Newbie here... Looking for other trucker wives to chat with
Hiya 🤗 Husband just started his first OTR job and day 1.he didn't want to leave and teared up and asked me to go. I shocked myself and threw the most
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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
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