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Randy
Pay rate acceptance

what pay rate wouldnt/didnt you accept coming into trucking?

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Daniels
Daniels
01.18.2024
Coming into trucking, I set my floor at $50k a year
Josef
Josef
06.11.2023
If it doesn’t cover my bills, I’m not signing
Fred
Fred
04.06.2023
I wouldn’t touch anything less than 40 cents per mile starting out.
Magnus
Magnus
02.26.2023
It depends on the company and the benefits. I accepted 45 cents per mile with a good health insurance plan and a 401k match. I think that’s fair for a rookie driver.
Denzel
Denzel
02.17.2023
less than 50 cents per mile is garbage. That’s the minimum I need to cover my expenses and make a decent living.
Eddie
Eddie
02.03.2023
I wouldn’t accept anything below $0.40 per mile as a new driver.
Aidan
Aidan
01.28.2023
$0.50 per mile as a new driver. That’s a decent pay rate for truck drivers that allows me to make a good living and save some money. Anything lower than that would be too low and not competitive with other companies.
Grayson
Grayson
01.19.2023
+ You should be able to make $50k your first year or $1000 per week.
Strickland
Strickland
01.19.2023
Little over 4 years in the game. Started at .38, went to .45 after a month.
James R.
James R.
01.18.2023
I didn't do much research and was tight on cash so .35 cpm sounded like a lot.
Moon
Moon
01.17.2023
$25hr was my minimum when I first started.
Epic
Epic
01.17.2023
Anything under .60 CPM I wouldn’t except
Rory
Rory
01.17.2023
I'm just a local boy but $24/hr when I started was the floor. A year in the game now I've been bumped up too $29/hr, so nothing less than $29/hr.
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Thomas D.
How many hours you work and make per week

How many hours do you work per week, and how much do you make per week?

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Denzel
Denzel
01.10.2024
I’m bringing home about $2,000 a week before taxes
Mari
Mari
11.08.2023
Paychecks are looking good, hauling in around $1,500 weekly.
Gordon
Gordon
10.11.2023
I’m clocking in about 50-60 hours a week
Grayson
Grayson
02.26.2023
$1200 a week. I’m a regional driver so I stay within a few states. I don’t sweat being away from home for a few days at a time.
Addie
Addie
02.14.2023
40 hours a week and make $1000 a week. I’m a local driver so I get to go home every night. I like my job and the company I work for.
Barney
Barney
02.09.2023
I work about 50 hours per week as a local driver for a food delivery company. I make around $20 per hour plus tips and bonuses.
Magnus
Magnus
01.25.2023
60 hours per week as a regional driver for a freight company. I make around $0.50 per mile plus extra pay for stops, layovers, and detention.
Rory
Rory
01.19.2023
I clock about 45 hours usually, am out of the house 2-3 nights a week. No overtime
Moon
Moon
01.18.2023
+ Local hourly is the best way to go for this reason. You sleep in your own bed every night.
Artur Ishch
Artur Ishch
01.16.2023
Yeah agreed. I used to think OTR paid the best
Epic
Epic
01.16.2023
I worked 60 hours last week and my check will probably be 1700-1800 before taxes. Good money, run is good but it is a-lot of hours
Krueger
Krueger
01.16.2023
I do flatbed regional, work about 50 hours a week, bring home about a thousand a week. I know that’s not great money and I could make more doing something else, but I enjoy what I do.
Mulder
Mulder
01.14.2023
Local, 6 hours per day, $1750-2000 per week
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Best GPS for a truck driver

I recently start driving and I’m loving it, I’ve been using my phone as my GPS but I was looking into getting an actually trucking GPS… any suggestions on wht are the best ones?

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Denzel
Denzel
05.16.2024
F*ck technologies, use a map
Mari
Mari
01.03.2024
Check out the Garmin dezl series
Haroon
Haroon
06.03.2023
Can’t go wrong with a Rand McNally. It’s built for truckers and gets the job done.
Grayson
Grayson
02.18.2023
I recommend the Rand McNally TND 750.
Magnus
Magnus
02.05.2023
Rand McNally TND 750. It’s a reliable GPS for truck drivers
Aidan
Aidan
01.31.2023
I recommend getting a Garmin Dezl OTR800. It’s one of the best GPS for truck drivers because it has a large 8-inch touchscreen, customizable truck routing, voice-activated navigation, built-in Wi-Fi, and live traffic and weather updates.
Mulder
Mulder
01.18.2023
Garmin is the best trucker GPS money can buy. It’s right 95% of the time. Just make sure you pre-trip the GPS insure you stay on interstates as much as possible. Use Google maps to execute a plan on how to enter the shipper and receiver
Thomas D.
Thomas D.
01.17.2023
+ Garmin 800/810. Mid sized, so it isn’t too crazy, and has all the features of the 10”
RoadMan
RoadMan
01.16.2023
I bought one. Hasn’t been used in years. Truckers path is fine for finding stops, and Google for checking out deliveries.
Hello
Hello
01.16.2023
Garmin 710.
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David
Isuzu npr common problems

i bought a 91 isuzu npr for 5500 i think its a pretty good truck with the 4cyl diesel i get over 20mpg.it has 143k miles,was a one owner.the coe design takes some getting used to though.anybody ever owned one?whats the major problems to look out for?

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Ayden
Ayden
05.14.2024
Just keep an ear out for unusual engine noises
Haroon
Haroon
08.23.2023
Good deal on that rig
Declan
Declan
07.21.2023
Watch for any exhaust issues or turbo problems, they can sneak up
Eva Johnson / Customer Support
Eva Johnson / Customer Support
04.18.2023

Transmission malfunctions

During the operation of the Isuzu automobile, transmission parts, especially the gears and gearchanges, wear out intensively this can result in the following common problems.

  • Spontaneous disengagement of gears;
  • Difficulty in engagement and disengagement;
  • Shifting noise when shifting gears;
  • Increased noise when the vehicle is in gear;
  • Noise is heard in neutral with the engine running;
  • Noise in all gears;
  • Noise in any one gear;
  • Oil leakage;
  • Fluid leakage;

Gears are disengaged spontaneously in case of heavy wear of gear teeth and details of fixing device (balls and springs) of the gearbox. The malfunction is eliminated by replacing the parts.

Difficulties in engaging and disengaging gears are caused by worn bearings and splined joints, causing misalignment of gears, or by violations of the adjustment mechanism of the gearbox control. Increased noise in the gearbox may be caused by insufficient oil in the crankcase, worn gears, and bearings. Defects can be eliminated by replacing parts and adjusting the control mechanism.

Oil leakage can be:

  1. Excess grease in the transmission, drain excess grease;
  2. The rear oil seal or speedometer oil seal is damaged;

To find the leak, first remove all dirt from the gearbox.

A grease remover and/or steam cleaner will do the trick. After cleaning the underside, drive the car at a low speed so that the wind does not dislodge the leaking oil far from the leak. Lift the vehicle and determine where the leak is located.

Care for the gearbox is a daily check (in the course of the car) of its serviceability, the oil level in the crankcase (first maintenance), fastening the gearcase to the clutch housing and gearbox covers (second maintenance), oil change in the crankcase (at the second maintenance schedule) and lubrication of the gearshift mechanism parts (only in gearboxes with a lever mounted on the steering column).

Levi
Levi
02.02.2023
I used to own a 95 isuzu npr with the 4cyl diesel. It was a good truck for light duty work but it had some problems with power and performance. The engine was underpowered and struggled on hills or with heavy loads.
Addie
Addie
01.30.2023
The main one is the limp mode that happens when the engine overheats or loses oil pressure. You have to pull over and reset the computer by disconnecting the battery.
Mike
Mike
01.17.2023
I've driven these trucks. I like them around town, they turn on a dime, but can't image it being good for OTR. Yes, that is the exhaust brake on the turn signal stalk. I guess make sure you buy the best shocks you can you'll need them.
Hello
Hello
01.16.2023
+ the better part of about 15 years ago, I used to deliver to 18 stores in FL with one of those Izuzu NPR's with a 16 foot box from Miami to Orlando. They are great in town- alot like a concrete mixer, great under about 45 to 50 mph. But over that for any time and your going to feel it. I used to throw a cab curtain up though and put a lot of gear behind the seat on the floor and sleep in the cab.
GGG
GGG
01.15.2023
Well the thing that convinced me not to consider one of these trucks was an accident I saw on my way home yesterday.
Mulder
Mulder
01.14.2023
+ We've never had a single solitary major issue come up with any of the trucks ever. We have a 2003 NPR with 560k miles on that one all driven in state. Minor things like mirrors delaminating over time from vibration 80.00. An a/c compressor going out which was 500.00. and a couple heater box fan motors at 20 bucks each. replacing the floor boards in the box but compared to the Chevys and Fords we had prior to 1989 there is no comparision for dependability.
Thomas D.
Thomas D.
01.14.2023
Driven it on a road trip yet?? If not, prepare yourself for pure hell, OK. Those Isuzu Cabovers (3500 series) are back killers and will beat the ever loving hell out of anyone in that cab. Tighten down your seatbelt as best as you can, get a couple more tie down straps and make a 4 point safety harness strapping yourself down as tight as you can in that seat, keep both hands tight on the steering wheel, and hang on for hell.....
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Osian
Truck driver health issues

I can imagine sitting long hours can't be good for hemorrhoids, maybe back problems? Also constant sun exposure from one side could be dangerous? Are you experiencing deterioration in health from before getting into trucking?

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Daniels
Daniels
04.17.2024
Make sure to adjust that seat right and take walks when you can
Magnus
Magnus
02.09.2024
Back problems are no joke.
Johnathan
Johnathan
09.04.2023
Long hours in the saddle definitely call for a good seat cushion and frequent stretch breaks
Eva Johnson / Customer Support
Eva Johnson / Customer Support
04.13.2023

Any driver who spends much time behind the wheel may have several health problems. Before they become severe, several of these health problems can be avoided. Poor eating habits and prolonged sitting are common causes of these conditions. It's crucial to pay close attention to signs when attempting to avoid health problems. Keeping informed can aid in identifying symptoms and the steps that can be taken to prevent them.

Long periods of sitting can result in obesity and metabolic issues, among other health issues. Additional factors to consider include elevated blood pressure, high blood sugar, extra body fat in the belly, and rising cholesterol levels. The chance of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease may increase due to these health problems. Simple symptoms like headaches might be a warning sign for more serious health issues.

Obesity, Hypertension, and Stress are what I faced during trucking for long hours.

It can be challenging for truckers to care for their bodies while driving because many trucks stop and lack areas or pathways to move about or stretch their legs between journeys.

Fast food enables drivers to receive their meals quickly, allowing them to return to driving more swiftly. Few truck drivers can access healthy meal alternatives at truck stops, frequently providing fast food options and processed snacks in vending machines.

Stress

Everyone experiences stress differently, but we must all manage it in the best way for each person. There are methods to deal with stress, such as:

So what did I do?

  • Exercise - While you wait for your vehicle to be loaded, walk around your truck, stretch, or engage in any other activity that keeps you moving. Healthy snacks may be difficult to obtain after you're on the road, so pack some in advance.
  • Enjoy myself - When you are at home, take the opportunity to mingle with your family and friends to prevent feeling so lonely and to keep yourself active.
  • Get assistance - It is crucial to speak with your doctor if you are experiencing stress-related symptoms, as they can assist you.

Speaking with the trucking firm might be helpful if stress is an issue due to a heavy workload, as many businesses will work with their drivers when feasible.

Addie
Addie
02.07.2023
I have some back pain and stiffness from sitting for long hours.
Denzel
Denzel
01.31.2023
I don’t have any major health issues from trucking. I think it depends on your lifestyle and genetics. Some people are more prone to certain diseases or conditions than others.
Aidan
Aidan
01.22.2023
Yes, trucking can take a toll on your health if you don’t take care of yourself. I try to eat healthy, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep.
Eddie
Eddie
01.14.2023
Actually truck drivers are immune and invincible.
Keanu
Keanu
01.13.2023
+ obesity, lower back problems, digestive problems, skin cancer (wear sun screen people, just had 9 places on my face and 4 on my left arm frozen), knee problems, high blood pressure, and last but not least relationship problems. But hey we love what we do!
Barney
Barney
01.13.2023
+ Obesity is the biggest one.
Mulder
Mulder
01.12.2023
Blood clots also are a concern
Marni
Marni
01.11.2023
My buddy's dad has colon cancer. Says its a truckers disease.
Benito
Benito
01.11.2023
Surprised no one has said depression
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Stability controls not working freightliner

Does anyone here know why my assisted braking, stability control, and adaptive cruise stop working every time I hook up to a different trailer? I like the adaptive cruise feature but can’t use it when this happens. After I get on the road, then stop for my break, then resume driving, it seems to have worked itself out. After I drop a trailer and grab a new one, it doesn’t work again. The techs in my company shop say it happens and if they tried to run code on it it would show clean, so, effectively, they’re no help. Any advice other than get a new truck is appreciated.

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Barney
Barney
03.08.2024
Sometimes fresh eyes find what others miss.
Pascal
Pascal
09.18.2023
Check the connections when you hook up
Levi
Levi
05.12.2023
Sounds like a sensor issue to me.
Eddie
Eddie
02.03.2023
You might need to recalibrate your stability control system after hooking up to a different trailer.
Alastair Glover
Alastair Glover
01.29.2023
It could be a problem with your trailer ABS connector or wiring. Make sure they are clean and secure when you hook up to a new trailer. Also check your fuses and relays for any blown ones.
Lepe
Lepe
01.13.2023
+ Try pulling trailer 10 to 20 feet then shut truck off . Trailer might be throwing a abs code until wheels do a few revolutions. When you restart truck it doesn’t see code and allows cruise again .
Grayson
Grayson
01.11.2023
Most Company Techs couldn't troubleshoot a Zippo Lighter. Truck should be under Warranty. Let the Stealership figure it out.
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Rony
Mack anthem problems

I had a Mack anthem that had some weird engine issues. Then got a new anthem and everything was going great. Unfortunately the new anthem is already having issues. The air pressures have been running lower and isn't going up. The wheels locked up and it just got towed this morning. Not sure what's going to happen.

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Alastair Glover
Alastair Glover
05.21.2024
Good thing you got it towed before it turned into a roadside barbecue
Aidan
Aidan
10.15.2023
Air pressure issues. Could be a leak or a compressor problem.
Magnus
Magnus
07.21.2023
Rough patch with that Anthem
Grayson
Grayson
02.17.2023
Sounds like you have an air leak somewhere in your system. Check your hoses, valves, fittings, and tanks for any cracks or damage. Also make sure your air dryer is working properly and draining moisture from the air.
Levi
Levi
02.06.2023
Sorry to hear that you’re having trouble with your Mack anthem. It sounds like a lemon. You should contact Mack and see if they can fix it under warranty or replace it with another one.
Pascal
Pascal
01.26.2023
That’s why I don’t trust Mack trucks. They’re overpriced and unreliable. You should have gotten a Freightliner or a Volvo instead.
Fleur
Fleur
01.13.2023
+ New trucks almost always have bugs you need to work out. When I was assigned a new truck, I always wanted one that had at least 50,000 miles on it so that someone else had already worked out the bugs. I can't help you with the issue you have, but I can assure you that bugs in new trucks are common.
Thomas D.
Thomas D.
01.11.2023
New trucks and older trucks all will have mechanical issues. My current truck has been down for DEF/DPF problems three times for at least two days each time. I have had the mechanical side of the APU worked on three times, also. Yesterday, I had the radiator replaced, two new drive tires, the rear drive brakes and rotors, annual inspection, all the filters replaced, two new headlight bulbs, and a grease job.
Josie
Josie
01.11.2023
I’ve been driving a new to me Anthem for a few weeks now. It’s only got 122k miles on it but the previous driver trashed it. I’ve been spending my down time trying to clean it up. Haven’t had any issues with it other then that stupid hood. Who ever designed that latch system needs to go back to school. All of our trucks (day cabs) have the same problem; the hood shakes, rattles and rolls with every bump and twist.
Hello
Hello
01.09.2023
No mechanical problems with my mack so far at 55k kms other than being a magnet for idiot 4 wheelers lol 😂
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Mandeep
Truck parking problem

I see trucks parked in the strangest places sometimes fairly far away from interstates so it got me realizing that its probably pretty difficult for a truck driver to find a place to park. How big of an issue is finding overnight parking?

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Addie
Addie
04.11.2024
If you don’t time it right, you’re outta luck and in for a long night.
Mari
Mari
11.24.2023
It’s a real hassle, especially when rest stops are packed tight
Denzel
Denzel
08.21.2023
Sometimes you gotta park in the boonies just to catch some Z’s
Iestyn
Iestyn
01.12.2023
+ All depends on the region, lane, day of week, and time of day. It varies wildly and is often hard to predict because trucking volume is cyclical by region, as well.
Alastair Glover
Alastair Glover
01.12.2023
The lane I'm on right now (Portland to Denver) it's pretty easy to find parking until at least 8pm in most areas, unless the weather turns bad.
Marni
Marni
01.09.2023
+ Sice most truck stops fill up between 4pm and 6pm, finding parking is a HUGE pain. Basically there are way more trucks on the road now than there were 20 years ago and truck parking hasn't changed to accommodate the new rigs.
Krueger
Krueger
01.09.2023
Massive pain. Truck stops and rest areas fill up pretty early in the evening. Rest areas are the worst because they literally fill up. All the spots and then all the driving space so you pull in and all the illegally parked trucks make it impossible to manuever.
Barney
Barney
01.07.2023
It depends on how close you have to be to a bathroom / fast food. I always stopped to get food and to shit before finding a place to shut down. Then I'd just find a commercial area to shut down in
Grayson
Grayson
01.06.2023
When i was running from tx to wy I was always fortunate enough to find a rest stop, or picnic area 😏😏
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Tomas
Kenworth automatic transmission problems

I have kw t680 2015 paccar auto transmission. Sometimes when I change my shift from N to D , it doesn’t go nowhere. There is a light call ‘service’ beside the shift , puff up. And odometer (dash) where show shift number, say F. Then I turns of engine wait for 5 minutes, and it get back normal. Anyone can tell what’s wrong?

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Daniels
Daniels
05.14.2024
I’d say it’s time for a pit stop at the mechanic’s.
Josef
Josef
07.22.2023
Best to get that service light checked out by a tech
Fred
Fred
05.11.2023
That ‘F’ on the dash might mean ‘fault.’
Hello
Hello
01.13.2023
I agree, check the clutch
Thomas D.
Thomas D.
01.12.2023
+ Clutch...
GGG
GGG
01.12.2023
There’s a certain bulletin to fix this problem this is it:

LINK

Hawkins
Hawkins
01.11.2023
We have a 2018 KW T680 and had this problem. Took it in to a KW they had Eaton do a software update. Truck is running well so far I’ll update if any other problems
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Marni
truck wont start

Hey guys, I'm having some problems with my Volvo(isx engine).The issue is that it wouldn't start at all Everything ran fine,no problems at all when i last used it.Knowing my batteries were weak,i went out and replaced them.When i tried to start it, it wouldn't even crank the engine.I would only get the starter missing out sound.I did spray starting fluid on the air filter and nothing.Also had the a message "check data link"on it,after a while trying to start it.Anyone has any ideas of what could be it?A mechanic that will take a look at it said it could be a relay.I don't have a clue,but i would like you guys to give me an idea.

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Haroon
Haroon
06.10.2024
Promise it a nice wash and some shiny new tires
Elias
Elias
01.29.2024
Check data link
Magnus
Magnus
03.21.2023
Sounds like your Volvo’s playin’ hard to get. Maybe it’s just not that into you anymore
Eddie
Eddie
02.11.2023
You should check the switch on the transmission and adjust it or replace it if needed.
Denzel
Denzel
01.30.2023
Your truck might have a problem with the data link terminating resistor. This is a part that helps prevent electrical interference on the data link network. If it’s faulty or missing, it can cause communication errors between the modules and prevent your truck from starting.
Thomas D.
Thomas D.
01.12.2023
+ Volvo's have a starter relay on the firewall, under the hood, just under the brake valve/clutch reservoir. I've had those go out a couple of times.
GGG
GGG
01.11.2023
+ Start by cleaning and checking all the connections on the battery's and make sure there on correctly! If that doesn't do it check the voltage at the battery's (should be at least 12 volts) if that's OK time to work your way forward with a test light. Just follow the starter cable to the solenoid (some trucks have 2) and check for power on the terminal that comes from the battery, it should be hot all the time if not the problem is between there and the btry. If it's hot try jumping the solenoid from the big 'hot terminal to the small term. MAKE SURE THE TRANNY IS IN NUTRAL!! if the engine bumps over the problem is more than likely in the key switch or that part of the wiring. If the starter still wont turn over check the power at the starter.
Benito
Benito
01.11.2023
Have you tried priming it? Just a thought. Possible that fuel drained out from the injectors? How much starting fluid did you use? enough to make it run, or just enough to help it fire up?
Keanu
Keanu
01.10.2023
Maybe someone helped themselves to spare parts without your knowledge? Check the ECM connection? Selinoid? Check the fuse box?
Alastair Glover
Alastair Glover
01.10.2023
By 'starting missing out'.....do you mean a 'click'? Does it try to crank? Did it run after putting the batteries in and then you let it sit?
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