So if I'm stopping for my 10 hrs and it's 0°F, but I am using my APU which will keep my batteries charged, and I have anti-gel already added, should this be ok? Or would you keep the truck idling in this situation?
During a recent HGV inspection at Ånestad in Norway, a Macedonian driver of a Bulgarian truck was pulled over by officers for having too many items obscuring his driving view.
What is the most unsafe / absurd request you've gotten from dispatch?
After getting fingerprinted how long does it typically take for the approval ? I’m in NJ btw . Thanks everyone
major truck travel ban for multiple interstates and routes on Thursday. Transportation officials say that truck traffic will not be allowed on several major roadways on Thursday afternoon ahead of a major winter storm.
In anticipation of a significant winter storm, truck travel will not be permitted on a number of important roads on Thursday afternoon, according to transportation officials.
Despite this, navigating New York City can be challenging, and shipping freight there can be a nightmare. There are many challenges, including narrow roadways, perplexing communities, and transport regulations, to observe. For these reasons, a lot of trucking businesses are unable (or unwilling) to deliver freight.
Reaching the location is only half the challenge in an NYC trucking job. There are a lot of things to think about when we get to the job site.
First of all, it can be challenging to communicate with busy job site superintendents. Job site superintendents have a lot on their plates because they are responsible for organizing the entire process. Both materials and tasks must be coordinated. Superintendents frequently have to put off material unloading when dealing with drivers because of more urgent matters.
There is now a driver shortage in the transportation sector. Drivers are retiring left and right, frequently as a result of their demanding jobs and lengthy commutes.
Everyone is familiar with NYC's congested streets. Trucks trying to properly navigate the area will find it rather difficult in this packed setting.
The NYC metropolitan area has many restrictions. In NYC, overpasses, one-way streets and low bridges are common. Furthermore, you never know where to look for them. No matter how much freight is present, it's useful to know that your vehicle will pass through unharmed. This is why it's crucial to conduct a route survey.
This is mostly a rant. But I'm so sick and tired of pulling into a truck stop and seeing a subway,a Arby's, mc Donald's etc...I mostly eat at smaller truck stop diners and things like that. But obviously it's not always an option. Cooking in the truck is not a great option to me. Mostly due to cleaning etc. I don't know, I feel like we as truckers should stop giving money to fast foods placed in truck stops. And maybe they'll start putting some better food in there.
The trucking school I'm going to wants to do almost all truck training in a simulator insted of on the road in a real tractor and trailer. What are your thoughts on this?
What is your most embarrassing moment as a Truck Driver?
I've been trying to obtain my class A license for over a year now. I have my permit I have completed the ELDT courses and now I'm stuck. I have a family and a full time job and I'm the only one working. I'm having trouble finding grants or financial aid and my permit will expire in about 4 months.
Are there ways to have cdl school paid for?
Just bought a van trailer for local runs and leaseing a day cab from my dad…any tips or advice for making my lil venture more profitable?
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