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Poll: New drivers, help us...
Published (2009-12-22 20:23:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Oldnewbiegonnabe (I actually started writing this thread opener with a head full of seriousness and wound up with a belly full of laughter. So, take it as you will. Laugh, criticize, bow up, ignore - whatever! But, if you are a new driver, please vote in the poll. Maybe some good will come out of the madness!!) Here we go... An open letter to veteran drivers: Many of us wannabes, if we paid close attention to most...
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Per Diem is Great... - Page 14 -...
Published (2009-12-21 23:52:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by wiiawiwb A couple of thoughts about per diem. First, in order to deduct the per diem meals and incidental expenses (M&IE), you will have to itemize your deductions if you are an employee. Owner/operators claim them as an expense against income received. If you're an employee and have substantial per diem expenses you could be in the awkward position of having legitimate tax deductions but receiving...
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Poll: New drivers, help us...
Published (2009-12-22 08:23:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Oldnewbiegonnabe No wonder you love this gig so much. All you've gotta do is drive around the countryside, take in the lovely scenery, zippity do daing all the way, right? You got it . None of them grocery warehouses or sitting at truckstops waiting for loads for me . Not looking forward to the next couple of months though . Already had to deal with them newbies that put the flashers on and slow to 45 m.p.h....
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Temp agencies?
Published (2009-12-22 18:30:00)
Nothing wrong with temp agencys. The best job I ever had was through a temp agency. It started out as fill in for 1 week vacation. Turned into a 10 year gig, at which time I quit. Pay is a little less than normal, the employer is charged a premium rate for not having to process in a new hire. Advantages are you have work if you get a good recomendation from the employer you worked for. You don't have to be top notch, so to speak, because...
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All dressed up and no place to go?
Published (2009-12-21 23:37:00)
I wish I had this week off. My foster daughter just got in from TX and my other daughter picked her up at the airport. We're making deliveries and then heading to Utah....won't be back till Weds am. *sighs*
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Temp agencies?
Published (2009-12-22 14:30:00)
Do you really want a temp agency with their hand in the pot before you eat?
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Temp agencies?
Published (2009-12-22 19:30:00)
crazyeyes, just like how they verified that i worked at an animal hospital for 6 months!
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truck stop ettiquit to grill or...
Published (2009-12-22 11:26:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by REDD I got to thinking about this last night after I went to sleep.... I wonder if we here at truckers report can set up some kind of annual BBQ meet and greet weekend. Of course I know a lot of members wouldn't know where & when they'll be.... But it can be a "While your passing thru" type of thing. It would have to be centrally located along a major freight lane.... OKC keeps...
user's latest post:
Trucker IQ
Published (2009-12-21 23:33:00)
I just tested myself....I'm runnin' a good solid 3 1/2....Maybe 4 on a good day!
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Latest active threads on Questions From New Drivers::
Started 2 days, 11 hours ago (2009-12-22 00:21:00)
by Ridgerunner665
ALWAYS inform them of any prescriptions...DOT or not.
Started 2 days, 10 hours ago (2009-12-22 01:21:00)
by Edge
Anyone kinda freaked out or just don't like them. Granted my experience is with bucket trucks and what would be a class b truck until I pulled backhoes and poles, but anyways. The company I got my CDL's thru had all manual trucks, mostly 7 speeds or 5 speeds with a 2 speed axle. Well I go to take my road test, and they shove me in this automatic flat bed truck, stick a 40 foot pole trailer on it...
Started 2 years ago (2007-12-07 00:00:00)
by Fire Deity
That is really helpful advice, when i start out (few years away, you need to be 21 over here) i will not care much about pay as a little experience will get you a long way
Started 2 days, 1 hour ago (2009-12-22 10:21:00)
by OrionMace
I have written in the past that I work for Werner and the time has come to think about moving on. How do I deal with the low pay they shove at us? I barely make enough to cover the groceries I carry on my truck, let alone pay my bills.
Due to the money problems, I find myself dealing with huge amount of discontent at honey over money and time and not being compensated at a decebt level....
Started 6 days, 3 hours ago (2009-12-18 08:29:00)
by phroziac
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Originally Posted by southbaydad since I am new to otr trucking but enjoy barbecueing at home, is it legal or frowned on by the truck stop "police" lol if they exist---- to have a small barbecue and crank it up (charcoal or propane) (like a small camping stove or charbroil type)in the lot to barbcue up some burgers , dogs, sausages, corn or whatever? you know --...
Started 2 days, 12 hours ago (2009-12-21 23:22:00)
by Texas-Nana
*looks around for the poll*
Oh Lord! You forgot to put the lock on your trailer and now your load's been stolen!
Started 2 years, 2 months ago (2007-10-05 00:00:00)
by YankeeRebel51
Is the benefits as good as people are saying .?
I will be starting school soon and then off to drivers training.
Are the roomies bad people and should I be cautious.?
This is the biggest step in my life since being laid off working for 21yrs.
Just a little apprehensive.
Started 1 day, 21 hours ago (2009-12-22 14:30:00)
by TripleSix
Do you really want a temp agency with their hand in the pot before you eat?
Started 1 day, 18 hours ago (2009-12-22 17:29:00)
by He who is called I am
Call C.R. England they are the best trucking company on the face of the earth!!!
Started 1 year ago (2008-12-02 00:00:00)
by mostangjay
I yall i'm a newbie getting ready to go through training and i'm wondering what the laws are when it comes to carrying a gun on the truck with or without a carry permit?
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Hot threads for last week on Questions From New Drivers::
Started 6 days, 3 hours ago (2009-12-18 08:29:00)
by phroziac
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Originally Posted by southbaydad since I am new to otr trucking but enjoy barbecueing at home, is it legal or frowned on by the truck stop "police" lol if they exist---- to have a small barbecue and crank it up (charcoal or propane) (like a small camping stove or charbroil type)in the lot to barbcue up some burgers , dogs, sausages, corn or whatever? you know --...
Started 6 days ago (2009-12-18 11:18:00)
by LavenderTrucker
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Originally Posted by sweezly1 well some of us women dont need any of that stuff. we have built in body furnaces. That is true... if you are worried about over idling... team or hire a middle aged woman... I can keep an average size cab warm.
If natural hot flashes are not an option for you... Spicey chilly can induce a hot flash and warm you up......
Started 3 days, 13 hours ago (2009-12-20 22:08:00)
by creepyoldguy
As a law school drop out and a self defenses teacher who is versed on the laws of pepper spray if a man/woman attacks you and you spray them it is not your foult if they die you had reasonable cause to believe that the may kill you (well maybe not too tall i wouldn't attack you if you were blind and only had one arm ) so if they attack you fight and fight hard there not afraid to kill you so ...
Started 6 days, 3 hours ago (2009-12-18 08:23:00)
by Bigowl
I've been at a stoplight on a hill and seen were trucks roll back before they are able to pull forward. Is there a way to prevent this when you are loaded to the hilt 80,000lbs. Thanks
Started 3 days, 13 hours ago (2009-12-20 22:06:00)
by striker
we only had one get booted in my class and it was becuase he didn't understand enough english (he was from Nigeria) to follow the instructor.
Started 2 days, 12 hours ago (2009-12-21 23:33:00)
by LavenderTrucker
I have a fairly high IQ and am college educated. However, I am not a real believer or fan of such tests and assumptions about IQ's and trying to measure ones intelligence.
I have a neighbor, who can't read or write, only has a 4th, maybe 6th grade education, but is one of the most amazing and intelligent persons I know. He can fix anything, build things and what he has accomplished in his ...
Started 6 days, 2 hours ago (2009-12-18 08:39:00)
by Big Duker
Get in the proper gear to hold you at safe speed before you need it. Do not mess around w/trying to downshift after beginning your decent. Things happen fast. In a few seconds you can be too fast to even get in the gear you were in. Then you are along for the ride. And you better hope there is runaway ramp. Slow and safe will keep you alive. And never plan on your speed w/Jakes. They can and ...
Started 2 years ago (2007-12-01 00:00:00)
by notarps4me
Drivers, lets put together a packing list for the student going out with a trainer. We don't want them to overpack. (neither will their trainer) We can start a list for the new solo driver also. These are some of the things. Please add to the list as you see fit.
Shower supplies. Shaving kit, toothbrush/toothpaste. Personal items you know you need. Flip-flops for showers, Small laundry bag ...
Started 2 days, 12 hours ago (2009-12-21 23:22:00)
by Texas-Nana
*looks around for the poll*
Oh Lord! You forgot to put the lock on your trailer and now your load's been stolen!
Started 1 year ago (2008-12-02 00:00:00)
by mostangjay
I yall i'm a newbie getting ready to go through training and i'm wondering what the laws are when it comes to carrying a gun on the truck with or without a carry permit?
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