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What are some local jobs that aren't food service?

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Johnathan
Johnathan
01.12.2024
Maybe give construction a shot
Leon
Leon
07.07.2023
How ‘bout delivery gigs? Not just pizza, I’m talkin’ parcels and packages
Grayson
Grayson
05.18.2023
Well, you could look into warehouse work.
GGG
GGG
02.06.2023
Trash service won't make you rich, but there's good benefits and plenty of time at home with your family. 🫢
Thomas D.
Thomas D.
02.05.2023
Depends on your local industry. Construction supplies, animal feed auger trucks, wood chips, sea cans, gravel, low bed equipment.
Krueger
Krueger
02.03.2023
As simple as this sounds, just start paying attention to day cabs in your area and make a list of their names to look up later.
Xander
Xander
02.03.2023
Dry bulk. Things like end dump, hopper bottom etc.
Mike
Mike
01.31.2023
Milk hauling Any agriculture job Construction Scrap hauling Garbage
Mulder
Mulder
01.27.2023
Fuel hauling.
Barney
Barney
01.21.2023
I am local and haul fuel. Decent money and home everyday.
Benito
Benito
01.22.2023
+ There's lots of them intermodal, Dayton freight, UPS, FedEx, paper transport, really just look around there's lots of places that offer home daily.
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Tomas
Loading a dry van without a tractor.

How much weight can you load in a dry van with no tractor under it? I don’t want one of my trailers to end up as a meme ….

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Iqra
Iqra
03.26.2024
Watch out for those landing gears, they’re tough but not invincible
Lepe
Lepe
09.20.2023
Keep it balanced, or you’ll be the star of a ‘how not to load’ meme
Alastair Glover
Alastair Glover
09.01.2023
Without a tractor, you don’t wanna exceed 12,000 pounds on the front axle
Barney
Barney
03.03.2023
I would check the trailer’s landing gear rating and make sure it can support the weight of the load. I would also check the trailer’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and make sure it doesn’t exceed the maximum allowed weight.
Magnus
Magnus
02.21.2023
I would avoid loading a dry van with no tractor under it unless absolutely necessary. I would rather wait for a tractor to hook up to the trailer before loading it. Loading a trailer without a tractor can be risky and damage the trailer’s landing gear or suspension
Tomas
Tomas
02.04.2023
We had those, but the tweakers stole them.
Thomas D.
Thomas D.
02.03.2023
Use a jack
Tomas
Tomas
02.01.2023
Yeah, it’s a 53, just gonna leave the tractor under.
Moon
Moon
02.01.2023
+ If it’s a 53 just load it. If it’s a 28 you’ll want to jack it up
GGG
GGG
02.01.2023
Yeah just leave tractor under it. Lower lading gear..
Mike
Mike
02.01.2023
All depends on the size of the trailer and the weight of the product.
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Pros and Cons on running refer

Can anyone tell us the pros and cons on running a refer unit compared to dry van. We currently run dry and our company is looking for teams to run refer. Is it worth the switch? We're told more money, but how, by miles or by rate? What have you all experienced?

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Seamus
Seamus
05.11.2024
Reefers can keep you rolling more regularly, but they’re not as simple as dry vans
Levi
Levi
12.10.2023
You’ll likely get more consistent loads since folks always need food and medicine
Eddie
Eddie
11.24.2023
The rates are usually higher, but so is the responsibility.
Aidan
Aidan
03.16.2023
It depends on what you’re looking for. Refer has its pros and cons, like anything else. The pros are that you get paid more, you have more variety in your loads, and you have less competition. The cons are that you have to deal with more maintenance, more paperwork, more inspections, and more stress.
Josef
Josef
03.10.2023
Running refer is a pain in the ass. You have to deal with loading and unloading times, temperature checks, spoiled cargo, noise, extra fuel costs, and more regulations. The only pro is that you get paid more per mile, but not enough to make up for the hassle. Stick with dry van if you can.
Magnus
Magnus
03.06.2023
Reefer loads usually have more strict delivery times and temperature requirements. I also have to deal with the noise and maintenance of the reefer unit. Plus, reefer loads can be messy and smelly if something goes wrong or leaks.
Marni
Marni
02.25.2023
I run a reefer unit and I like it because it pays more than dry van. Reefer loads usually have higher rates because they are more in demand and require more care and attention. I also have more consistent freight and less competition because not many drivers want to deal with the hassle of reefer.
Moon
Moon
02.04.2023
A reefer is just another way to haul freight and you need to keep an eye on the temp and the door seal.
Benito
Benito
02.03.2023
+ In my experience reefer loads are more time sensitive. Companies are less inclined to try and use the trailers as storage boxes for that reason.
Mike
Mike
02.03.2023
I wouldn't worry about the reefer pro/con aspect of the potential switch, I'd be more concerned with the teaming aspect
Strickland
Strickland
02.01.2023
Pro -1. a reefer can also be used for dry van loads.. Con 1. reefers are noisy and need to be watched after and maintained
Milo
Milo
01.29.2023
shippers seem more picky about reefers, as far as smell/cleanliness. You just about always live load/unload so say goodbye to drop and hook
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Big Plans 2023

What are yours? Surely some of y'all have some awesome adventures planned. Tell us about em

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Moon
Moon
02.04.2023
Successfully sue the guy who rebuilt my engine. Oh….try not to strangle a stupid person. Getting harder and harder.
Mulder
Mulder
02.03.2023
Hoping to buy a small place.
Krueger
Krueger
02.03.2023
Move to florida
Josie
Josie
02.02.2023
Continue to spread peace and love ……
Grayson
Grayson
02.01.2023
+ Going to Africa and taking my first cruise.
Eddie
Eddie
01.25.2023
Heading to St John for 2 weeks next week and again in April for 2 weeks. Probably be back in Switzerland for the month of September
Barney
Barney
01.27.2023
Try not to go broke.
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Moon
whats the best ELD tablet?

android? who uses these.

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Tamsin
Tamsin
02.02.2024
Go for one that won’t give you a headache.
Haroon
Haroon
10.01.2023
Android all the way, partner. It’s user-friendly and gets the job done.
Orlando
Orlando
05.25.2023
Android’s solid, just gotta make sure it’s compatible with your truck system
Denzel
Denzel
03.21.2023
I don’t care what kind of ELD tablet I use, as long as it works.
Fred
Fred
03.11.2023
The best ELD tablet is the one that doesn’t crash on you when you need it the most. I use a Samsung tablet with 4G LTE and it works great. It’s durable, fast and has a long battery life. Plus, it has Samsung Knox security so I can keep my personal stuff separate from my work stuff. Android all the way, baby. 🤘
Marni
Marni
03.05.2023
Garmin eLog tablet because it has a simple and reliable design that works with most ELD apps. It also has a built-in GPS device that provides accurate navigation and traffic alerts. It has a one-time cost of $249.99 and no monthly fees or contracts.
Seamus
Seamus
02.27.2023
I like the Samsara tablet because it has a full fleet management system that integrates with an ELD app, a dash cam, a GPS device, and various sensors. It also has features like real-time tracking, remote diagnostics, safety coaching, and compliance reporting. It has an upfront cost of $99 and a monthly fee of $30 per vehicle.
Benito
Benito
02.02.2023
+ We use Galaxy Tab Active for our paperwork and eld
Keanu
Keanu
02.01.2023
I use my iPad
Krueger
Krueger
01.25.2023
Used the samsung galaxy tablet at my last job. Worked and did its thing. Occasionally it would fuck up.
Barney
Barney
01.23.2023
I use iPad Pro’s because the screen is the same size as a normal sheet of paper so when it comes to documents, I don’t have to do a lot of scrolling and resizing.
Aidan
Aidan
01.23.2023
Best eld tablet is a truck older than 97 so you can run paper logs
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Self Driving Trucks Company in Trouble

I’ve said for years this whole thing is a scam and it’s not practical and it just ain’t happening in our lifetimes The company is losing money. TuSimple reported only $4.9 million in revenue and $220.5 million in losses for the first half of 2022.

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Daniels
Daniels
04.03.2024
Ain’t surprised one bit.
Orlando
Orlando
08.05.2023
They’re just burnin’ cash faster than a truck burns diesel
Declan
Declan
06.13.2023
no machine can replace the know-how of a seasoned driver.
Eva Johnson / Customer Support
Eva Johnson / Customer Support
04.18.2023

The transport company for the production of self-driving trucks Tu Simple reported full losses for the past 2022. In total, in the second half of 2022, they managed to earn only $ 4.9 million. Losses in the same period amounted to as much as $ 220 million. Why did this happen?

The management of Tu Simple believes that the losses occurred due to people's lack of confidence in self-driving trucks. Perhaps it's the lack of work of a PR company that could not prove the safety of such a vehicle. Now the company plans to suspend the development of projects and the production of new self-driving trucks. Their goal is to improve the already released samples and offer customers the opportunity for more profitable cargo transportation.

Due to the current situation, Tu Simple is considering laying off as many as 700 employees. The San Diego-based tech company, which operates in Arizona, Texas, and China, now employs about 1,430 full-time employees. Layoffs are necessary to stabilize the current situation partially. However, the one-time dismissal of such a number of employees can lead to an increase in unemployment in the region.

Barney
Barney
03.01.2023
TuSimple is just one of many companies that are trying to replace us with robots and save money on labor costs. They don’t care about safety, quality, or customer service.
Marni
Marni
02.25.2023
I agree with you that self-driving trucks are a scam and a threat to our profession.
Krueger
Krueger
02.02.2023
Imagine that
Iqra
Iqra
02.01.2023
A lot of the news articles add that line in there to gain the sympathy. It doesn't work on me. Like I'm supposed to feel sorry for Musk for spending $44 billion on Twatter. That was a **** poor business move to me.
Grayson
Grayson
02.01.2023
One of their vehicles nearly crashed into a pickup truck and the company tried to hide it.
Hello
Hello
01.29.2023
Self Driving trucks will NEVER become a huge mainstay in this world until its profective ! (at least 10 - 20 more years)
Aidan
Aidan
01.28.2023
+ They need to be forthcoming to the public about how this equipment will operate.
Moon
Moon
01.21.2023
Self driving anything is just another scam just like 100% renewable energy is. All it is just snake oil
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Trucking issues

I bought my Truck 5 months ago. I have a loan on it, but after 5 months it has problems that's not worth fixing. It's been almost 3 months my truck been off road. The car note is now due and I'm stuck on if I should pay it or not. Right now I'm trying to trade it in. Can someone steer me in the right direction

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Strickland
Strickland
10.11.2024
just a waste of time, sad
Benito
Benito
10.11.2024
I had issues on the road too, but at least my truck didn't give up on me after 5 months 😄
Jago
Jago
10.11.2024
trade it in for a new one... or a bicycle
Keanu
Keanu
10.10.2024
at least you can afford to take a break
Iestyn
Iestyn
10.10.2024
The possibilities are endless, open your mind
Seamus
Seamus
10.08.2024
a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor
Krueger
Krueger
10.07.2024
take a step back, measure the situation and don't hesitate to make a decision
Levi
Levi
10.05.2024
seriously, 16 grand for a fucking dpf box?
Pascal
Pascal
10.05.2024
Maybe you can find a way out, just don't get mad at yourself. We all make mistakes
Iqra
Iqra
10.05.2024
classic case
Eddie
Eddie
10.04.2024
get out of this, the more you throw, the more you sink
Sion
Sion
10.03.2024
real life lesson in finances 😆
Alastair Glover
Alastair Glover
10.03.2024
it's a good experience and lesson
Milo
Milo
10.02.2024
Research the market, get some offers from dealerships. Don't be afraid to negotiate
Josie
Josie
10.02.2024
try to fix it first
Leon
Leon
10.01.2024
not every investment pays off. Learn the lesson and move on
Aidan
Aidan
10.01.2024
maybe it's sign to change a career?
Johnathan
Johnathan
09.29.2024
always look under the hood for a time bomb
Magnus
Magnus
09.21.2024
nothing is free, even repairs. Purchased your own truck, so you've got to be ready fix it, and it'll cost you an arm and a leg
Mari
Mari
09.14.2024
could be smart way to sell it as fast as possible
Addie
Addie
09.04.2024
Maybe your following one will be better
Daniels
Daniels
08.07.2024
True
Gordon
Gordon
08.06.2024
Your truck is a money pit than a road warrior
Orlando
Orlando
08.02.2024
serious investment, serious consequences 😂
Haroon
Haroon
07.23.2024
That's just ridiculous 5 months are nothing
Declan
Declan
07.04.2024
shady mechanics
Fergus
Fergus
06.25.2024
don't stuck with repair
Clayton
Clayton
06.08.2024
and warranty
Ayden
Ayden
06.08.2024
just get a new truck
Duke
Duke
05.15.2024
thousand is a lot and they see stupidity in you
Jean
Jean
05.07.2024
mechanics take advantage
Dewi
Dewi
04.11.2024
dpf box is like, a few hundred bucks
Bernard
Bernard
04.07.2024
It's always the little parts that break
Mcleod
Mcleod
04.01.2024
You should bring someone more competent with you the next time
Samson Archer
Samson Archer
03.16.2024
bad deal dude, forget it and sell
Aine
Aine
03.11.2024
You got what you paid for, don't complain
Epic
Epic
02.30.2024
Keep pushing forward
HFUER
HFUER
02.27.2024
if you're serious about trucking, talk to a mechanic
Roman
Roman
02.23.2024
Truck breakdowns are like bad weather, they're always there
Rory
Rory
02.23.2024
Consider a lease?
Mulder
Mulder
02.23.2024
There's always a way to keep going
Leroy
Leroy
02.22.2024
with your experience and luck, you should ask somebody to sell it for you
Wilfred
Wilfred
02.13.2024
There ain't bad trucks, but a lot of bad mechanics and drivers
Kirk
Kirk
02.03.2024
Maybe it was bad from the start
Loui
Loui
01.26.2024
I had a truck that asked for a new engine and it was like a lot of dough. Said goodbye
Safiyyah
Safiyyah
01.25.2024
Trade that fucking truck off
Greene
Greene
01.23.2024
That's some weird sauce, bruh
Fred
Fred
01.07.2024
If it’s more cost to fix than it’s worth, trading it in might be your best bet
Josef
Josef
09.11.2023
That’s tough, buddy
Tamsin
Tamsin
06.30.2023
Sometimes a second pair of eyes can find a fix
Elias
Elias
03.25.2023
Sounds like you got a bad deal, buddy. You should have done your homework before buying a truck.
Denzel
Denzel
03.11.2023
I’d say try to trade it in as soon as possible and get yourself a reliable rig. Don’t let the car note pile up or you’ll be in deep shit.
Marni
Marni
03.02.2023
I would look for a reputable mechanic or shop that can give you an honest estimate of how much it would cost to fix your truck and how long it would take.
Barney
Barney
02.23.2023
I would try to negotiate with the lender and see if they can offer you a lower interest rate, a longer term, or a deferment of payments until you can fix or sell your truck.
Jordan
Jordan
02.02.2023
owe money on the truck, and I have a Trailer I have to pay for as well. I'm trying to trade it in to the place I bought it from.
Xander
Xander
02.01.2023
I’d suggest you go talk to your mechanic AND finance company and explain the situation. You WILL end up in a bad situation on all of this no matter what..
Lepe
Lepe
02.01.2023
Pay for the repair, and odd are in your favor that you will be able to continue forward with no major issues.
Grayson
Grayson
01.31.2023
NTP (premium2000) would have been a reasonable purchase with the truck in that case. I put it on both my Volvo’s and it’s paid for itself both times.
Jordan
Jordan
01.29.2023
This repair is too expensive for me at this stage. It's the dpf box. He said for the box alone it's $16,000. I only had the Truck 5 months
Grayson
Grayson
01.29.2023
+ It’ll take about $25-30k in the first year for the repairs just to get a used truck reliable.
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James R.
Trip Planning

having trouble figuring out how to trip plan, and my trainers makes me feel dumb. Any advice or suggestions?

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Declan
Declan
05.10.2024
Nobody’s born knowing this stuff, it’s all learned on the move
Clayton
Clayton
11.06.2023
Start with the basics: map out your route, check the weather, and always have a Plan B
Duke
Duke
08.29.2023
Trip planning’s an art.
Haroon
Haroon
03.22.2023
Just keep asking questions and learning from your mistakes. You’ll get the hang of it eventually.
Elias
Elias
03.12.2023
Don’t worry, trip planning is a skill that takes time and practice. Your trainer is probably just frustrated because he’s been doing it for so long and forgot how hard it was at first.
Barney
Barney
03.03.2023
I rely on my dispatcher to give me the best route and directions for my trips.
Seamus
Seamus
02.17.2023
I use a combination of a trucker’s atlas, a GPS device, and online tools like Google Maps and Trucker Path to plan my trips. I always check the weather, traffic, road conditions, and hours of service before I start driving. I also look for places to park, fuel, eat, and rest along the way.
Keanu
Keanu
02.01.2023
Tell your trainer to teach you.
Mulder
Mulder
01.30.2023
You’re in a truck with him 24 hours a day. What do you two talk about?
Strickland
Strickland
01.30.2023
don't be afraid to get confrontational with your trainer
Grayson
Grayson
01.30.2023
Get a new trainer.
Roman
Roman
01.27.2023
truckers path is necessary if your new
Moon
Moon
01.25.2023
+ Your trainer should be helping you learn this.Talk to the company and ask for a new trainer.
Epic
Epic
01.25.2023
Get Trucker Path
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Medical History

had bunion surgery 6 years ago while in the military. I was not going to bring it up when I go to orientation. Can these trucking companies even pull my military medical records?

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Daniels
Daniels
06.17.2024
Companies typically need your permission to dig into that history.
Fergus
Fergus
12.15.2023
Your service and surgery are part of your journey, but they shouldn’t affect your road ahead
Ayden
Ayden
09.24.2023
Trucking companies usually can’t access military medical records
Orlando
Orlando
03.23.2023
Why would you hide that? It’s not like they’re gonna make you run a marathon or something.
Haroon
Haroon
03.13.2023
Bunion surgery? That’s nothing. I had a kidney stone removed while driving through Wyoming. Didn’t even stop the truck. Just pissed it out the window.
Seamus
Seamus
03.03.2023
if they have a legitimate reason and authorization. You may have signed a release form when you applied for the job that allows them to access your records.
Magnus
Magnus
02.27.2023
You have the right to request and access your own records through the milConnect website or by submitting a Request Pertaining to Military Records (SF 180) form.
Josef
Josef
02.16.2023
I don’t think trucking companies can pull your military medical records without your consent.
Randy
Randy
02.02.2023
Thank you all very much
Grayson
Grayson
02.02.2023
I had back surgery in 2007, I mention it every two years when I go for my DOT Physical, Then I show the Dr I can touch the floor with my palms and hold it as long as he likes with no pain. Never been an issue.. You just need to keep your Blood Pressure low and stay limber all should be good.
Levi
Levi
02.01.2023
You will need to take a DOT medical exam, but unless there is something else in your medical history that you have not mentioned, I would not worry about it.
Pascal
Pascal
01.31.2023
I don't know if they can access your medical records from the military or not. There is really no reason any company should need to access them.
Barney
Barney
01.25.2023
+ surgery, especially that long ago, should not be a problem with driving a truck.
Aidan
Aidan
01.23.2023
They cannot access anything you do not sign and give them permission to.
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Krueger
Deputy pinned under tractor-trailer

A Travis County Sheriff's deputy was hospitalized after being pinned under a tractor-trailer that slid off an icy highway in TexasTuesday, Jan. 31.
The officer had stopped to assist the driver of another tractor-trailer driver who had gone off northbound State Highway 130 in Austin around 8:45 a.m.
While at the scene of the first accident, the second tractor-trailer slid off the highway pinning the deputy under one of its tires, according reports of the incident.
Other first responders at the scene were able to free the deputy, who was transported to a hospital, where he was treated for his injuries.

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Grayson
Grayson
02.02.2023
wtf kinda drivers do we have these days
Roman
Roman
02.02.2023
Prayers for all🙏
Epic
Epic
02.01.2023
+ Prayers for everyone involved
Barney
Barney
02.01.2023
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Xander
Xander
02.01.2023
Many of the professional drivers have no clue in operating safely.
Leroy
Leroy
01.31.2023
The idiots see that 80mph speed limit sign and think they are going too slow even on ice. Everybody else traveling at 50 mph!
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