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Frank / Support NJ4Y

This is an important question and an essential part of the Trucking industry

This is an important question and an essential part of the Trucking industry, and our experienced truck drivers can write a few comments to explain why it's necessary for a new driver!

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Aidan

12.13.2022

Think of maintenance as your best co-driver.

Magnus

11.26.2022

A well-oiled machine means less time in the shop and more time on the road. That’s where the money’s at, driver

Denzel

11.20.2022

Keep that rig runnin’ smooth is like brushin’ your teeth – do it regular or you’ll be spittin’ parts instead of toothpaste.

Roman

11.13.2022

it's an important thing, your life, and people near by you

GGG

10.29.2022

Because it's your life

Mike

10.29.2022

Will be helpful

Justin

10.27.2022

Oh yeah, and it matters because It’s cheaper than emergency roadside service or emergency repairs. Better choose routine systematic maintenance.

Mark

10.23.2022

Yeah, it’s safe and by maintaining your truck, you increase uptime, lower your operating cost, lower your cost per mile, your business is becoming more profitable.

Marta

10.20.2022

You won’t be able to drive your truck until every noted Out-Of-Service Violation is fixed.

David

10.17.2022

Safety first of all, it’s important for the drivers, the shipments and the road-sharing traffic.

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I need help!

Rony

What info does she need to know?

My sis wants to get into the trucking industry soon.

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Addie

12.04.2022

She needs to master the art of sippin’ coffee for hours on end. It’s the trucker’s elixir for those long nights on the asphalt.

Gordon

11.22.2022

Tell her to get cozy with the idea of ‘truck stop cuisine’. She’ll develop a love-hate relationship with those greasy spoons on the interstate

Daniels

10.29.2022

First off, she’s gotta know her way around a rig better than her own kitchen

Mark

10.27.2022

Why not? You can learn everything if you want. If she's okay in dealing with imbalanced schedules then fine but it can result in less flexibility to care for family and personal life.

Justin

10.26.2022

But when people ask her what she does, she'll get to say, I drive a truck! which is pretty awesome.

Thomas D.

10.26.2022

No, I think she’ll start with small transportation around the cities, at least for a start.

Mike

10.23.2022

She needs to finish trucking school, after this, find a real driver, and work as a team driver for at least 3 or 4 months! It will be great for at least one year. Buy your truck and trailer, and keep rolling!

Max

10.21.2022

Yes, that’s really cool, but driving alone at night if you are a woman … brrr… don't think it's a good idea really. Women in trucking are for sure more susceptible to inappropriate behavior from men.

Marta

10.18.2022

Don't you forget that truck driving deals with carrying heavy loads? Will she be capable of lifting heavy cargo?

Tomas

10.15.2022

You can do everything you want, including driving a truck. The truck driver occupation has ranked among the top ten most dangerous jobs in the US for decades. Does your sister want to get into this dangerous field?

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I'm Owner

Mamadoi

How do owner-operators find freight?

I have my truck, I tried to work with these companies, and everyone wants to own your money, and they are sending you no actual confirmations! So how can I find my loads?

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Clayton

12.11.2022

Look for local shippers who might need a regular hauler. Building a relationship with them can get you steady work without all the runaround.

Fred

11.05.2022

You gotta be a hustler, check out load boards, and make direct contacts.

Josef

11.02.2022

Buddy, it’s all about networking. Hit up the old CB radio, connect with other drivers

Thomas D.

10.27.2022

Of course, everyone wants to play with you! I know a few companies in Chicago who play these games with drivers and own all your money!

Mck

10.25.2022

Wow, by the way 3PLs do not employ drivers. They contract with independent motor carriers.

Eva Johnson / Customer Support

10.23.2022

Hello Mr. Mamadoi! You will need to open your own MC and DOT #! Then, of course, be responsible for insurance, and paperwork, hire a dispatcher, or (look for a load by yourself)! After this, you can connect with brokers and work with your own business! Finally, you must open accounts with Loads Platforms to find a load. Good luck to you!

Mark

10.22.2022

How about the fact that 3PLs are third-party logistics providers' carrier networks? They match owner-operators with available loads from shippers.

Joe

10.22.2022

I didn’t know about it. I know that they can bid on loads independently on digital load boards

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I need help!

Justin

What's the difference between OTR, local and regional trucking?

I'll get my CDL in one month; which position do I need to choose? Can someone help me, please?

In my opinion regional trucking refers to the part of the country usually within a 1,000 mile radius. Local trucking is within a 200 mile radius and consist of an 8-10 hour work day. OTR trucking involves long distances, across state lines and even national borders. What do you think guys?

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Elias

11.19.2022

Regional’s the middle road, you get a bit of both worlds.

Orlando

11.10.2022

If you’re a homebody, might wanna stick to local or regional gigs

Haroon

11.02.2022

Rollin’ OTR ain’t for the faint of heart, it’s the long haul life for me. You get to see the country, but you’re away from home a lot.

Fleur

10.28.2022

Regional areas

Eva Johnson / Customer Support

10.26.2022

Hello! Of course, I will try to help you! And I will talk about Company Driver positions. - OTR position is better for drivers ready to stay Over the Road for around two weeks! This driver works for a CPM ( Cents per mile) and can bring home about $2500 per week (if he's hardworking! About home time, it will be 2 or 3 days home in 2 or 3 weeks. - Regional position. Companies pay by CPM or Daily rate. It depends on the trucking company. Home time will be possible - once (a day or two) a week. - Local position. Companies pay by hourly rate or Daily rate. Every day home. You can bring home around $1500 per week, depending on how many hours you are ready to work!

Joe

10.26.2022

Typically, regional is broken up into divisions like Northeast and Midwest.

Max

10.25.2022

You know, there is another important factor that local allows the driver to be home every night, which can be a real benefit to those with a family.

David

10.25.2022

For me too, and as for the differences regional trucking days usually coincide with weekends which is a main appeal for this type of route over OTR.

Tomas

10.22.2022

You right, and did you know that OTR stands for, over the road, driver spends 2-4 weeks at a time on the road. That’s too much for me

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Trucking News

Mck

Where can I find the recent news about trucking?

Which resources can you recommend guys for trucking news?

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Declan

11.25.2022

I read it here, they have pretty good coverage of everything I need

Clayton

11.15.2022

The Trucker’s got the latest scoop

Fergus

11.05.2022

I keep my eyes on Overdrive Magazine. They’ve got the skinny on everything from regs to rig reviews

Mark

10.27.2022

Google

Eva Johnson / Customer Support

10.23.2022

Hello! You can go to: trucknews or truckersnews

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Truck Regulations

David

What Laws and Regulations are applied to truck drivers and trucks?

I know a lot of regulations are applied to truck drivers

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Tamsin

12.25.2022

Keepin’ the booze outta the cab is rule number one.

Duke

12.20.2022

Every couple years we gotta prove we’re fit to ride these iron horses.

Ayden

12.03.2022

Ain’t just about havin’ a CDL in your wallet, it’s about knowin’ the road like the back of your hand and keepin’ that rig rollin’ safe and sound

Rony

10.27.2022

Check the FMCSA website

Joe

10.25.2022

Truck drivers are allowed to have one driver's license issued to them by their home state only after they successfully have explicit knowledge and skill tests.

Marta

10.23.2022

Yes, actually, and truck drivers need to undergo special training and to pass a physical exam every two years. Failing this test would restrict them from truck driving.

Mark

10.19.2022

No truck driver is allowed to report for duty with a blood alcohol level of 0.02 or more. Truck drivers cannot carry any alcohol with them while driving unless it forms a portion of their cargo. They cannot have alcohol or other drugs affecting their driving capabilities.

Eva Johnson / Customer Support

10.15.2022

You should know that all trucks must display specific markings on the vehicle. These include their USDOT number, Hazmat markings, etc.

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