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In Tn the drivers manual was broke down in sections to what you needed to study to get each type CDL. You take the written tests, then get a health card and set up an appointment for the pre trip, air brake and road test. I got my health card first, because if you can't get that, there is no...

At least there will be no waiting in line for fuel. Ha!

Re: Finding Loads/Back Hauls This is very true. I get a lot of loads that the customer just doesn't want to take a chance of damage by truck lines cross docking several times. Or don't want it stacked or crammed in with every thing else. Or they may may want it hand loaded or unloaded...

I wouldn't be recommending All Types to anyone. There are all kinds of negative things online about them http://www.expeditersonline.com/forum/newbies-paradise-forum/42603-all-types-expedite-warning.html

I carry 2 and in my 6 years expediting, only used them a couple of times for double decking a couple of skids. Nonetheless, I carry them and have to move them almost everytime I get loaded. Just becomes a habit after so long. 10 does seem a bit of an overkill, unless truck was used as moving van...

Geez. What am I supposed to see?

I have always been told, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". But there will be those who have first hand knowledge of the pros and cons. If you can think it, someone here is doing it or has done it.

Spec'ing a trucks drive train will be for your beliefs and comforts. If you can shift a manual (which you should be able to with your past experience) then go for it. And you should also have first hand knowledge of what engines are best. Of course, we all have different opinions of that. But to...

Starting on someone elses nickel is always a good thing. You will see if this is really going to work for you. You will get first hand knowledge and a paycheck without much of an investment.

Do you have a box truck or looking to drive for someone else?

It is probably possible to find someone to hire you with no experience. Question is finding an insurance company that will "insure" you with no experience. But, even that can be done. You just about have to own your truck to get around it. Or know the owner well enough to go out on a limb for...

And at $1 a hit, that would be ugh.....ummmm......alot!!!! Just saying!

But did Ford actually refuse to pay? It all comes down to who you believe. I would be interested to know what the driver negligence consisted of? If recruiter is right and truck got impounded, and it was drivers fault, I don't think driver should be entitled to pay until amount for impound is...

Wow! Where have you been? TV went digital and you have to have newer TV or box for old one to receive the digital signal.

That is what I was thinking. Thanks!!!

I wouldn't say they are a scam. They are a necessary evil, but they try to get away with alot of stuff that violates our rights. Of course, if you consent, it is not a violation of your rights. Protest, resist, question, refuse, whatever. It will cost you time and money whoever winds up being right.

Just for an education, is it necessary to put deicer in your brake lines in cold weather? I was under the assumption, you only used if your lines did freeze up. I have never had a problem in a straight teuck, but see semi drivers using it in trailer lines. I was just curious.

I have been told by many sources not to say any thing unless asked. Make no comments on weather or anything else. Just answer questions and don't volunteer any extra remarks. Never had a problem. Same thing at weigh stations. Mum is the word.

I know what you mean, (but I jest), do any of us "come out ahead" on any of these trucks? It seems "not" at times!

I am not sure what brand fuel they had. It was an independent owned. I stopped there once to sleep and it was a rough looking, dimly lit place. Rest rooms were terrible. Had coffee in little styro cups with no lids. One other time I stopped to help a friend put a fuel line on his truck in the...