what pay rate wouldnt/didnt you accept coming into trucking?
How many hours do you work per week, and how much do you make per week?
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?
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?
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.
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:
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).
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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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