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  1. mforrester62

    Occupational accident insurance

    This thing is kicking into high gear now and I need to know about "OAI". Hook me up! Is it high? Where best to shop? Do some carriers offer it? Is it required by law for truckers to carry it?
  2. mforrester62

    Passing the skills test

    Well, today Amy went for her skills test and passed. Only missing two things. One during per-trip and one when alley backing. So proud of her. So now we both are ready to get this thing into another gear. After spending over $1000 getting everything needed, lined up,CDL-A for me and CDL-B for...
  3. mforrester62

    60/40 or 40/60 Split Pros and Cons

    Input, please!
  4. mforrester62

    TV services on your truck

    Looking for information on types of services available on the road for truckers for TV and internet. Info. please
  5. mforrester62

    Opinions on driver cams and what companies require them

    Looking for opinions on this subject and maybe a few companies that require them and why? Is it necessary? is it asking too much to put a camera in the truck folks live in? Just a thought.
  6. mforrester62

    What's the best way for team drivers to split the work

    Things seem to be moving kind of fast for us since we started researching this thing. Maybe found an owner to drive for. Looking good! Hazmat finger print appointment set for Monday the 6th at TSA for the wife and myself. She has been studying for her knowledge exam and doing pre-trips on a...
  7. mforrester62

    Which carriers are the best to sign on with?

    We have been talking to several of the carriers and even Expediter Services. We are trying to put together information in our research about the carriers that are the best to work for. Pay is not all we are concerned with at this time (although it is important) as we will be new to expediting...
  8. mforrester62

    Team showers at truck stops

    Back when I was OTR in the TT and the wife road with, when I got fuel I got a free shower and she was able to share that with me. How is it now, being she will be teaming with me and one of the drivers? The post that I find on here about this are older and may not be relevant at this point.
  9. mforrester62

    Class of CDL required for a straight truck

    While the wife was reading her training manual, she looked at me and said, "the book says that class A CDL was for any combination 26,001 lbs or more with the vehicle being towed over 10,000 or more. Which CDL am I going to have to have if it says that class B CDL is for any vehicle 26,001 or...
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    Age of straight truck

    Do companies offering loads have an age limit on straight trucks they will work with?
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