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Max

Red dye leaked

Trucker cited for driving while red dye leaked from his trailer in Oregon

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Duke

04.10.2024

That’s one way to leave your mark on the road

Clayton

11.14.2023

Gotta keep an eye on your rig, or it’ll paint the town red for ya! 😁

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Ayden

07.12.2023

Looks like someone’s haulin’ more than just cargo

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GGG

12.24.2022

And who do you think is going to pay those fines ? Probably the driver.

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Thomas D.

12.23.2022

Classic

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Krueger

12.22.2022

Maybe he was sanctioned to make the new “Oregon Trail

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Roman

12.21.2022

He should've never listen to the company The driver is at fault💯

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Marni

12.21.2022

He was just spreading the holiday spirit 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Q&A

James R.

Local route boredom?

Do you guys driving local routes or relaying LTL ever get bored? It seems like you're driving the same roads and highways and hitting the same docks day after day?

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Orlando

06.12.2024

Some of us like the predictability

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Tamsin

02.03.2024

Boredom? Sometimes, but that’s when I start appreciating the little changes.

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Addie

10.10.2023

You bet it can get a tad monotonous, but hey, it’s all about the mindset.

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Rory

12.22.2022

Try to find something local that doesn't go to the same job sites all the time. I do a normal route on the last 3 days of the work week, but Monday/Tuesdays are always changing. Makes my life as a driver tolerable at-least.

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Joe

12.22.2022

You guys haven't been driving long enough to be bored. Man up, if your already bored you'll never make it long enough to call it a career

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Barney

12.18.2022

ine local is same thing every day. Same people same time same game. But every now and then I would ask them to put me running over donner for a few days when the weather is bad to get some snow fun in.

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Mulder

12.17.2022

I know all too well about boredom.When I drove for KB,same route day after day.Job was way too routine.It was all drop and hook.Pick up mt from Tyson take it to another Tyson 90 miles and pick up loaded trl take it back to the other Tyson.It wouldn't have been so bad if the trk weren't governed at 57.Took 4.50 per round.

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Max

12.17.2022

hate it. But it fills up my bank account and I have my weekends.

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I need help!

Justin

Should I get my hazmat endorsement?

So I'm thinking about getting my hazmat. But one thing that's stopping me is that werner doesn't give extra pay for having it. So should I wait until I get my year and leave or just get it?

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Pascal

01.15.2024

If you’re planning to stick around the industry, hazmat’s a solid bet.

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Eddie

01.01.2024

That endorsement could open doors, even if it doesn’t fatten your wallet right now.

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Iqra

09.16.2023

Getting that hazmat might not boost your paycheck at Werner, but it’ll sure make your resume shine for the next gig

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Epic

12.23.2022

That's a good example; I pulled reefers and hauled a load of paint from Ohio to Los Angeles. If I hadn't had the hazmat endorsement would have had to sit until the next day and then hoped for a load.

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Hello

12.23.2022

Absolutely get it now, while it’s free, if they’re offering it. Just another tool in your toolbox. You’d be surprised how many companies require it, and barely ever use it. Could just be a pallet of paint that you’ll need it for.

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Thomas D.

12.22.2022

Get it now so you're prepared when a decent job becomes available somewhere that required hazmat.

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Moon

12.19.2022

just get it, it is really easy test and it makes you more marketable.

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Mulder

12.182022

No one pays extra for something you possess as a endorsement. If they did everyone will have all the endorsements.

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Trucking News

Mulder

Train Vs Beam ..that's gonna leave a mark

Freight train plowing through truck carrying concrete beam

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Rory

12.23.2022

This was on tic tok yesterday already lol but hey let’s stop on the railroad tracks and just sit here.

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Rony

12.22.2022

That's going to be expensive.

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Roman

12.22.2022

God Be With Your Soul!And Thank You For Your Service To Our Country! Rest In Peace Sir!

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Fleur

12.21.2022

Idiot

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GGG

12.21.2022

That's not good did he not see the train coming

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Hello

12.21.2022

Lots of these posts lately. Last week it was that huge vessel, but this is way worse.

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Funny

Josie

I'm not driving

Me after telling dispatch that I'm not driving due to unsafe conditions even though he says I'm letting the company down.

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Leon

05.05.2024

I told dispatch that the only thing I’m hauling in a storm is my own patience. 🤣

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Ayden

09.13.2023

No load is worth risking your neck over.

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Clayton

04.18.2023

Safety first, always. If the weather’s foul or the rig’s acting up, I’m parking it.

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Krueger

12.23.2022

I remember being stuck in Kansas because of a blizzard. When it was safe to drive I said about it to the receiver. Their reply was 'We are in Colorado. We know about that type of weather'

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Benito

12.22.2022

My DM was the opposite. “Remember, YOU are the captain of the ship, so if it’s unsafe, shut down.”

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Marni

12.22.2022

You are an a$$hole for letting the customer down because of an “act of god”. What are you when you put it in the ditch, or worse? I am the captain of this ship. I decide.

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Milo

12.20.2022

You know what a bigger let down would be? The load and equipment ending up in a ditch. These people, sheesh.

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Mulder

12.19.2022

My local company cancelled all the routes for tomorrow because we’re supposed to be getting a slick half inch of ice. That’s how it should be handled, safety first!

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I need help!

Sion

Is $12k too much

Is $12k too much for cdl school or should I get my license with a company like roehl?

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Declan

05.07.2024

It’s steep, but if the training’s top-notch, it could be worth every penny. Weigh that against what you’d get with company training.

Haroon

12.05.2023

Just make sure the school’s worth it

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Josef

11.25.2023

Twelve grand is a stack of cash, but it’s an investment in your future

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Benito

12.22.2022

12k to get a CDL is too much. Unless they can guarantee good pay once you are working.

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Perry

12.21.2022

Just finished my school in Texas , it’s 4,200

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Marni

12.20.2022

for 12k you can go to a year of in-state university.

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Lepe

12.19.2022

And here I was thinking 5K was too much

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Iqra

12.19.2022

Good God man. I thought I got taken at $5k

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Leroy

12.19.2022

12k! Where da fuck is that?!

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Keanu

12.18.2022

Holy fuck, yes that’s too much

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Q&A

Jordan

Cabover hauling

When was the last time you saw a Cabover hauling something? How many times a month do you see a Cabover?

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Johnathan

02.10.2024

Still on the job 💪💪

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Magnus

08.08.2023

I see a Cabover maybe once in a blue moon

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Denzel

05.11.2023

Agree, they’re pretty rare. Saw one last month, hauling.

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Iqra

12.22.2022

I'm in NY and there's a guy that delivers construction shanties/intermodal boxes off a drop deck sort of trailer that runs an old repowered Mack cabover every day. Great for getting in tight lots and construction sites!

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Eddie

12.21.2022

Every single day. I'm always distracted

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Lepe

12.21.2022

Almost every day here, they use several old ones to shuttle waste from the dump/collection site to the landfill. But they sure ain't pretty ones like that one.

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Krueger

12.19.2022

I see them twice a day, at least. Mind you i drive the busiest highway in North America.

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Pascal

12.19.2022

The baddest Cabover that ever was....1974 Ford WT9000 cabover with the 350 NTC Cummins turbo diesel engine.

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Trucking Lifestyle

Pascal

Montana right now. -13 Faranheit. Wind 28mph. Wind Chill -43 Faranheit.

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Mulder

12.22.2022

Fuck that

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Hello

12.22.2022

Nothing a little butane or propane torch can't fix.

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Thomas D.

12.21.2022

You’re still gonna be at the shipper by 8a right?

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Moon

12.21.2022

Good luck on opening your doors tomorrow.

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Strickland

12.21.2022

Stay safe! It doesn't take long to turn into an icicle. Looked up to see how normal this is.

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Keanu

12.21.2022

You might want to find something to wrap you fuel filter with for insulation if you don’t have winter fronts on your truck.

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CDL Training

Sion

I learned very little form my trainer.

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Aidan

04.13.2024

You’ve got your CDL, and that’s what counts.

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Josef

09.01.2023

The real learning starts when you’re in the driver’s seat, making those cross-country runs.

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Orlando

07.24.2023

Time to hit the books and the road to make up for lost miles.

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Pascal

12.21.2022

Really depends on the company. Most mega carriers put people with barely more experience than a fresh hire in a trainer's position.

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Sion

12.21.2022

Fresh out of training and I have learned more on my own is that normal?

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Keanu

12.20.2022

I was honestly embarrassed my first day of trucking with how little I they taught me in school

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Krueger

12.20.2022

Most trainers are not good teachers. They opt into being a “trainer” for the extra pay. They are basically just baby sitters. Very normal to feel like you are learning much more on your own especially without the stress of being watched or stuck in a confined space with someone.

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Hello

12.19.2022

Same here my company trainer didn't teach me anything, neither did my cdl school.

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Thomas D.

12.19.2022

First time i put on chains i was Solo driving through Vail Pass in colorado during a blizzard a few months after upgrading. Make friends online and ask lots of questions. Funny thing about truckers is the road is so lonely they are very talkative and helpful with online communities.

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Q&A

James R.

How do I answer "How many miles/hours do you wish to run/work each week?"

On a interview question sheet. Also, what should I list as my expectation for weekly pay. I'm applying as a new and inexperienced recent CDL school graduate position.

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Haroon

05.11.2024

It’s important to convey your willingness to work and be part of the team, while also being clear about your need for fair compensation.

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Fergus

03.02.2024

Just point me to the open road and watch me go – vroom vroom!

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Tamsin

02.03.2023

I’m ready to roll 'til the wheels fall off! 🤣🤣

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Strickland

12.21.2022

2200 miles 52 hours $1900 per week

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Mike

12.20.2022

Well anything over 40 hours is triple time so you have to factor that in

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Hello

12.19.2022

Answer the question like you’re a go-getter. You’ll end up doing what the give you anyway whether it is more or less than you want. So choose numbers on the high side, but still reasonable. Calculate them based on the position you’re applying for. If you want help with those numbers tell us what you are applying for.

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Pascal

12.19.2022

One of the companys i worked at back when i first started i just wrote yes as my answer. It actully got me in the door lol.

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Eddie

12.19.2022

Any company that asks this question will be tossing the app in the trash if it doesn't say 70 hours a week,

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GGG

12.18.2022

Are they paying by the mile or by the hour ?

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