I completed an interview with FedEx express as a tractor trailer driver in New Jersey. I received a call saying they’d like to move forward with me. It’s $25.50/hr home daily. Any advice? They said training was 3 months long.
I recently start driving and I’m loving it, I’ve been using my phone as my GPS but I was looking into getting an actually trucking GPS… any suggestions on wht are the best ones?
TA opened three new franchised sites and plans to open 20 franchised locations in 2023.
Looking for a company that has manual trucks. I got my cdl with no manual restrictions and I wana find a company that will hire me straight out of school but get the option to drive a manual truck.
Haven't even started yet but it is a consideration. I guess I could ask the recruiter but thought I'd check here and see if anyone with them knows, thanks! I'd be down to mount it myself too but idk how they feel about that.
7 stops. 379 miles. It’s pouring hard outside.
Driving a passenger car is easier than driving a truck because there are many nuances to it. Trucks are clumsy and heavy, and most accidents with them lead to terrible consequences. Naturally, the driver of the truck should be a professional so as not to create dangerous situations on the road. In order to adequately learn the theory of truck driving and good practice, it is necessary to apply to an official driving school. If you learn driving from ordinary drivers, then later you can make a lot of mistakes, which can cost the life of the driver and other people. That is why drive with a professional trainer.
Valuable tips
Successfully navigating all sections of the road depends on the skillful operation of all truck mechanisms.
It is recommended to read valuable tips that will help in driving alone:
Please, take into consideration weather conditions also. So be safe when you are driving alone without a trainer, and follow the tips mentioned above.
i bought a 91 isuzu npr for 5500 i think its a pretty good truck with the 4cyl diesel i get over 20mpg.it has 143k miles,was a one owner.the coe design takes some getting used to though.anybody ever owned one?whats the major problems to look out for?
Transmission malfunctions
During the operation of the Isuzu automobile, transmission parts, especially the gears and gearchanges, wear out intensively this can result in the following common problems.
Gears are disengaged spontaneously in case of heavy wear of gear teeth and details of fixing device (balls and springs) of the gearbox. The malfunction is eliminated by replacing the parts.
Difficulties in engaging and disengaging gears are caused by worn bearings and splined joints, causing misalignment of gears, or by violations of the adjustment mechanism of the gearbox control. Increased noise in the gearbox may be caused by insufficient oil in the crankcase, worn gears, and bearings. Defects can be eliminated by replacing parts and adjusting the control mechanism.
Oil leakage can be:
To find the leak, first remove all dirt from the gearbox.
A grease remover and/or steam cleaner will do the trick. After cleaning the underside, drive the car at a low speed so that the wind does not dislodge the leaking oil far from the leak. Lift the vehicle and determine where the leak is located.
Care for the gearbox is a daily check (in the course of the car) of its serviceability, the oil level in the crankcase (first maintenance), fastening the gearcase to the clutch housing and gearbox covers (second maintenance), oil change in the crankcase (at the second maintenance schedule) and lubrication of the gearshift mechanism parts (only in gearboxes with a lever mounted on the steering column).
Trucking is more than round pegs and square holes. Sometimes it's rectangular pegs in slightly smaller rectangular holes.
I can imagine sitting long hours can't be good for hemorrhoids, maybe back problems? Also constant sun exposure from one side could be dangerous? Are you experiencing deterioration in health from before getting into trucking?
Any driver who spends much time behind the wheel may have several health problems. Before they become severe, several of these health problems can be avoided. Poor eating habits and prolonged sitting are common causes of these conditions. It's crucial to pay close attention to signs when attempting to avoid health problems. Keeping informed can aid in identifying symptoms and the steps that can be taken to prevent them.
Long periods of sitting can result in obesity and metabolic issues, among other health issues. Additional factors to consider include elevated blood pressure, high blood sugar, extra body fat in the belly, and rising cholesterol levels. The chance of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease may increase due to these health problems. Simple symptoms like headaches might be a warning sign for more serious health issues.
Obesity, Hypertension, and Stress are what I faced during trucking for long hours.
It can be challenging for truckers to care for their bodies while driving because many trucks stop and lack areas or pathways to move about or stretch their legs between journeys.
Fast food enables drivers to receive their meals quickly, allowing them to return to driving more swiftly. Few truck drivers can access healthy meal alternatives at truck stops, frequently providing fast food options and processed snacks in vending machines.
Stress
Everyone experiences stress differently, but we must all manage it in the best way for each person. There are methods to deal with stress, such as:
So what did I do?
Speaking with the trucking firm might be helpful if stress is an issue due to a heavy workload, as many businesses will work with their drivers when feasible.
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