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.
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.
I’m starting trucking school this week, what should I bring on my first day?
It is crucial that you pack and prepare thoughtfully, keeping in mind the constrained space you will have to live in for the next month or more.
I went through this process and worried a lot in an effort to be ready for what lay ahead. I wasn't even close to being totally prepared. I want to spare you the hassle I had getting everything ready for training.
Whether you are waiting for a trainer at home or getting ready for bus travel to wherever your trainer will be at your CDL academy, I am aware of your extreme anxiety and you're seeking for any reassurance you can discover to relieve your mind.
For Truck Driving School, here is a thorough packing list for truck drivers:
Clothing
Make sure you pack enough clothes, and depending on where you're going, bring the correct kinds of clothes. You should pack a lot of warm clothing if you are traveling to a region with cold weather. Keep a couple of additional outfits available at all times, and don't forget a laundry bag. You'll need the following clothing items:
Clothing includes pants, shirts, undershirts, sleepwear, hats, jackets, boots, and tennis shoes.
Food and Drink
You might pause for some of your main meals, although it might not always be possible. Fill your truck with additional snacks and beverages to enjoy while driving. Try to avoid junk food and choose healthier options instead, like:
Nuts, jerky, fresh fruit and vegetables, and granola bars. Water and sugar-free beverages, a slow cooker and its ingredients cosmetics
It may get expensive to purchase toiletries at truck stops. Bring your own toiletries with you so you may keep clean and fresh while traveling. This comprises:
Emergency Provisions
You never know what the weather or the state of the roads will bring, so occasionally, you have to persevere for a day or two. Having the following emergency supplies in your truck is always a good idea: Blankets, pocketknives, flares, non-perishable food, extra water, first-aid kits, toolkits, and cleaning supplies
These things will help you be more comfortable and hygienic throughout a long journey if you keep your truck cab clean: Portable vacuums, air fresheners, and disinfectant wipes.
Is there an online resource/website or app we can use to find out whether or not the chain laws are currently in effect in Nevada?
I've just entered the trucking industry. My OTR trainer has been nothing short of a nightmare. Rude, hostile, arrogant, telling me to do stupid, illegal things
How long from orientation to driving? What should I bring with me for the 5 days or so a rookie wouldn't think about? Going to bring a duffle bag and a large backpack with cloths and warm clothing. What items do you bring with you when going otr?
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?
Is $12k too much for cdl school or should I get my license with a company like roehl?
I'm trying to unhook from a trailer.
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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