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Idk if this is a right place to post this question Has anyone here ever worked or currently work for WEL? Is it a decent company? Do they do regional in the SE? Do they do CDL training?

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Aidan

05.27.2024

WEL’s got a good mix of routes, including regional ones in the SE

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Josef

08.17.2023

they’re all about that family vibe

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Daniels

02.09.2023

I’ve heard good things about WEL. They’ve got a solid reputation for treating their drivers well and offering competitive pay.

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Barney

12.21.2022

WEL is probably not a bad company if your friend has been with them for 25 years.

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Krueger

12.20.2022

WEL runs the snot out PA from there yard in Green Bay. I never worked there but i have a friend there that's been there 25 years. Theres worse.

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Benito

12.20.2022

Only thing I know about WEL is that when I drove a spotter truck, I once watched one of their drivers take more than 30 minutes to hit a door, and even then, it was crooked and off-center... it wasn't nearly as interesting as watching a pair of CR England rookies trying to spot each other into a door, but he sure was in the way the entire time.

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I'm trying to unhook from a trailer.

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Declan

02.03.2024

WD-40 or any penetrating oil ?

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Haroon

08.11.2023

Get yourself a torch and gently warm up

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Orlando

04.23.2023

First thing, hit it with a good dose of de-icer. If that don’t do the trick, grab a hammer and give it a few love taps

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Marni

12.21.2022

WD-40 stray the hell out of it

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Krueger

12.20.2022

De-icer spray. I keep a can in the truck for the jaws in super cold weather.

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Osian

12.19.2022

Set the whole thing on fire (please note I am in training. Don't listen to me. I don't know shit)

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Benito

12.19.2022

Flamethrower to thaw it out

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Xander

12.18.2022

Washer fluid

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Keanu

12.18.2022

Weed burner bro. This is the way

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I’m thinking about joining Schneider, I’m worried that I won’t pass the drug tests because I’m on Adderall. I have a legitimate prescription.

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Daniels

06.02.2024

Keep that prescription close and you’ll be just fine.

Declan

06.22.2023

Don’t sweat it. If your doc gave you the go-ahead for the Adderall, just keep your prescription handy

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Haroon

03.13.2023

Schneider’s gonna check, but they’re square with the law, so show them your papers and you’ll be Rollin

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Levi

12.20.2022

I wanted to joined Werner but, they told me I would have to stop taking adderall. I didn’t have a problem getting into Knight or Roehl with my prescription.

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Krueger

12.19.2022

If you have a legitimate prescription you're ok. You'll pop positive for amphetamine, but you'll get a call from the MRO (Medical Review Officer) and they'll ask if there's any reason you tested positive for it.

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Xander

12.18.2022

As far as I know it’s like this with all prescriptions, if you can pass the med card portion- and you have the prescription, it just gets reviewed.

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Strickland

12.18.2022

You should be fine. If your DOT Physical shows the dr thinks you’re ok driving with your Adderall I would think the company would concur. My DOT Physical shows my script to Suboxone and hasn’t affected my job at all

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Sitting at work and my truck is dead. Breaker blew over the weekend so block heater wasn't running and it got too cold over the weekend. Our mechanic is about 2 hours out and I need tools to get in the battery box. He said I can connect my quick charger up via the starter. Is this true? Never heard of it so wanted to get some other opinions before I potentially make a mistake.

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Orlando

05.01.2024

Charging through the starter is old school, but it works.

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Clayton

12.02.2023

Yeah, you can give it a shot through the starter, but it’s like threading a needle with gloves on

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Tamsin

09.29.2023

Just make sure you hook it up right, positive to positive, and don’t let those cables cross or you’ll be in for a shock

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Iestyn

12.20.2022

The battery and starter are wired straight together. The solenoid on the starter is the circuit completing switch. By attaching contacts to the starter leads you essentially hooked jumper cables to factory jumper cables hooked to the batteries.

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Steve

12.19.2022

Nope unfortunately not. Gonna talk to the mechanic after this about it though, see what we can do.

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GGG

12.19.2022

You can. But it would be easier to go get the tools to access the batteries. No jumper lugs under the hood?

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Mike

12.19.2022

Yes you can. Be sure you connect to correct terminal. Hook ground last.

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How much money should I save up to become an Owner operator

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Daniels

02.19.2024

Before you hit the road as an o/o, stack your paper high. Breakdowns, fuel, and upkeep ain’t cheap.

Declan

02.10.2023

You’ll need enough dough to make a down payment that feels like you’re buying a small mansion on wheels.

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Haroon

01.17.2023

Save up? Buddy, you’ll need a stack of cash as thick as a trucker’s atlas. Breakdowns don’t come cheap!

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Lepe

12.20.2022

What repairs did you need in 2 weeks that cost you $20k?

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Pascal

12.19.2022

Well in these last 2 weeks with a 2018 truck it’s about 20k in repairs. Plus truck down 6-8 weeks ETA at 3k a week loss just in my own pocket. So that’s 36k for about a month. I’d say 500-600k. You’re gonna have to ride out 30-60-90 nets. Fuel everyday. Insurance. Payments. It goes quick. Very very quick.

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Thomas D.

12.19.2022

-If your truck does not break down, then not much just for the first fuel and other shit before you get some paychecks. -If your truck breaks down, then lots and lots of money.

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Fleur

12.18.2022

I had 30k saved before I went out and decided to get my own truck.

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Krueger

12.17.2022

The best way to make a million trucking?? Start with 2 million.

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i want to haul, junk cars in to mexico, deep inside mexico (1000 miles),i am the owner of the truck and the trailer, what kind of permits(papers) i need . the cars have papers of import to mexico , the cars dont have poblem to cross the border, but the truck and trailer i don now what they need? thank you.... and forgive mi bad english

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Orlando

05.14.2024

Confirm with the local authorities or a customs broker what you need

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Ayden

09.23.2023

Since you’re the owner of the truck and trailer, you’ll need to check if there are specific permits required for them.

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Tamsin

07.09.2023

Make sure the cars have all the necessary import papers.

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Keanu

12.17.2022

Hey, whatever works. He knows where to go and where not to plus he knows the language. I think the biggest problem with drivers going to mexico is that they have no idea how to drive there and don't know the language.

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Lepe

12.17.2022

i live 20 years in mexico , for me is very easy drive in mexico, i have dual citizen , american/mexican

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Levi

12.16.2022

You can't haul down there the insurance companies frown on it and won't cover you. You can go to the border towns and transfer it or buy a Mexican truck company and transfer it to your truck that way but its a dangerous business.

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Barney

12.16.2022

I'm with you Pascal why would you want to make a trip to Mexico it's crazy down there. 🫤🫤🫤

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Pascal

12.14.2022

why the f### would you want to drive into mexico? and if so why that far??? makes absolutly no sense.... its ok the us will turn into mexico soon so your not gonna have to worry

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Callum

12.14.2022

When i was in road master i heard stories about delivering or accedently rolling into or over the mexican boarder. The quote was 'Don't count on your tractor trailer coming back in one piece if at all'. And then they would let out a loud laugh.

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Is 65 mph acceptable enough?

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Haroon

05.06.2024

It’s the sweet spot for avoiding a chat with Smokey.

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Seamus

11.31.2023

65 is golden

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Barney

04.19.2023

65 mph keeps you rolling smooth without ruffling any feathers

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Thomas D.

12.16.2022

Best not to go over 60. I got a ticket near Fresno in 2019 for going 65 and it cost me 528$.

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Mike

12.14.2022

I run 62 everywhere I go in cali. I get walked on all day long by trucks running in the 70’2 10 west bound from Blythe to Indio. The 5 north of the grapevine everyone runs 62-65.

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GGG

12.13.2022

Don't go over 60 mph. The posted speed limit for trucks is 55 mph. Cruising at 65 would be 10 miles per hour over the speed limit and you would be a juicy target for CHP. You can get away with 62 mph north of Woodland until you are north of Corning. I recommend 60 mph everywhere else.

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Hello

12.13.2022

The CHP gives grace at 60mph. Now the drivers are pushing faster. CHP is gonna start clamping down if they don’t cut it out. I remember back when all limits were 55 for everybody. Cops would give tickets for 56 or 57. It was bad. 55 is complete drudgery. 60 really isn’t too bad. They ain’t gonna nail you for drifting a little faster downhill. Especially when they see you slowing it back dow while going down hill.

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Love's added three more hearts on the map Iowa, California, and Illinois. This adds 231 truck parking spaces and 255 jobs across the country for professional drivers

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Iestyn

01.17.2024

Adding jobs is always good news.

Jordan

10.27.2023

Three more hearts on the map means less heartache on the road 🤣🤣🤣

Josef

05.24.2023

More parking spots? That’s like finding an oasis in the desert. Love’s is stepping up!

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Marni

12.17.2022

so inviting and cozy and a fun atmosphere at loves.

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Krueger

12.17.2022

Need to add more Loves to Michigan. Any updates on when the Gary Indiana Loves will be rebuild & ready to reopen?

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Duncan

12.17.2022

Now when heading through there to get home I can fill up there to be ready for the start of the week

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Levi

12.16.2022

Need a new loves in Wyoming on I-90. There isn't much parking on that stretch. Maybe build one in Gillette. That would put it around half way between the stores in Hardin, MT and Box Elder, SD

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Keanu

12.16.2022

I'm at the new one in Carthage, TX right now. It just opened a week ago, and has that new truck stop smell

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Moon

12.16.2022

Awesome! Now all we need is more in New Jersey, PA and WV

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Long overdue but it’s nice to finally have some acknowledgment.

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Daniels

02.15.2024

Acknowledgment is good, but let’s make sure it translates into action

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Clayton

09.08.2023

It’s not just about comfort; it’s about safety too. Happy drivers mean safer roads

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Ayden

04.19.2023

Finally, some common sense. We’ve been holding it together for too long

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Krueger

12.16.2022

We truckers play a role in this problem. I’ve seen some really nasty stuff guys do. That being said I have a medical condition and sometimes waiting’s not and option. Never done it but if it came down to it I would absolutely shit in the lot.

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Iqra

12.14.2022

Many reasons depending on the location, but a common theme is how disgusting some drivers are. It’s the same issue as retailers like Walmart banning truckers because of the messes they were leaving.

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Marta

12.13.2022

What is the reason they don’t allow Drivers to use their bathroom?

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Eddie

12.12.2022

Back in the day, every place I loaded / unloaded at had restrooms for drivers. Then drivers didn't like wait time, so what did they do? Trashed the restrooms, now we all get stuck because some are ass holes.

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Marni

12.12.2022

After waiting for 9 hours at a food service warehouse I asked the desk guy if they had a bathroom, he stated that they didn't have one at all. I asked him where in the parking lot he wanted me to shit and all of the sudden they had one. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Sorry for such a foolish question, but I'm learning

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Aidan

04.03.2024

Just make sure you’re clear on your state’s regs

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Magnus

06.23.2023

Class B means you’re good to go for that solo cab ride, no trailer needed

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Denzel

03.19.2023

Sure thing, you can bobtail with a Class B. It’s all about the weight and what you’re licensed to haul

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Benito

12.16.2022

Class b is usually single truck. Such as a dump truck. You have to have a class A to pull a dump truck and trailer even though it isn’t a tractor and 53’ trailer. So if your bobtailing I’m gonna say yes, it’s basically a truck with out anything on it.

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Eddie

12.16.2022

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Pascal

12.15.2022

If you get pulled over, tell the officer you thought B stood for bobtail.

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Marni

12.13.2022

I would say yes too. class A is just for the tractor-trailer combination. there is no combination if you only have the tractor. Also, dumb truck drivers have class B, and their tractors are the same as ours

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Krueger

12.13.2022

Yes, you can legally drive a bobtail with a class B.

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Keanu

12.12.2022

What does your class b license say ?

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