Questions and answers for truckers

Q&A

Mandeep

View my dac report online

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Seamus

02.02.2023

You have the right to get a free copy of your report every year under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Eddie

01.21.2023

You can use this link to get your free report:

LINK

Barney

01.05.2023

You will have to wait for the DAC to be delivered by US mail, takes around 10-15 days from the day your requesty

Krueger

01.04.2023

+ Ye, Check HireRight the company maintains and distributes DAC records, you can submit a request to receeive free report

Marni

01.03.2023

Use this

LINK

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Mulder

Eld not working

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Declan

01.27.2024

Make sure your firmware’s up to date, sometimes that’s all it takes

Aidan

06.19.2023

That’s a roadblock no one needs

Tamsin

06.03.2023

First thing, try a hard reset. If that don’t do anything, might be time to call tech support

Barney

02.06.2023

If your ELD is not working, you have to make a note of the malfunction and inform your motor carrier within 24 hours.

Alastair Glover

01.31.2023

I hate when that happens.

Magnus

01.19.2023

I hate when that happens.

Benito

01.04.2023

+ Hope you got paper logs

Leroy

01.03.2023

+ Call your dispatch to let them know , then start a paper log so you can cover your ass if you get pulled in.

Krueger

01.03.2023

Hit it with your flippy floppies

Eddie

01.03.2023

You're supposed to have paper logs as backup in the event that this exact scenario happens. Keep driving and make a note on the paper log that eld stopped working in case you get pulled over and the officer asks why you are using paper logs.

Marni

01.01.2023

Stop, restart the tablet, if it doesn’t work contact safety and get them to send you pdfs of your last 8 logs and run on paper.

Lepe

01.01.2023

Call dispatch and stop to get some loose lead logs.

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Milo

Dat load board not working

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Ayden

04.14.2024

If it’s still busted, might be time to call their hotline.

Clayton

10.10.2023

Clear your cache or try a different browser.

Fergus

09.12.2023

Give it a minute, then try refreshing

Magnus

02.03.2023

You can try using another load board like Truckstop.com or 123Loadboard.com as a backup option.

Addie

01.22.2023

Maybe you can try using their mobile app or their web/desktop version instead.

Iqra

01.14.2023

That’s frustrating. DAT load board is one of the best tools to find and book loads, plan and optimize trips, and get paid fast

Moon

01.04.2023

Most of the times, it might be a temporary loading issue

Thomas D.

01.03.2023

+ Check your internet connection

Keanu

01.03.2023

+ Close and restart the DAT Load Board

Benito

01.02.2023

Try Hard reboot in your Android mobile. Press and hold down the 'Home' and 'Power' buttons at the same time

Krueger

01.01.2023

Helps to keep a few phone numbers handy when you're board surfing. Mega carrier boards like XPO or JBHunt can get the job done

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Q&A

Callum

How much money per miles is acceptable today?

How much should be the good? the bad? and the ugly?

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Eddie

02.05.2023

Some companies are offering up to 33% raise and up to $150,000 for first-year drivers

Grayson

01.31.2023

On average, drivers with some experience are paid between $0.28 and $0.40 per mile.

Iestyn

01.18.2023

It depends on your experience, your company, and your type of haul.

Strickland

01.03.2023

A faster speed offsets a few cpm. 69 mph at 60 cpm = 65 mph at 64 cpm.

Benito

01.02.2023

Man there's so many variables. I have 10 yrs experience and make 60 cpm. That might sound low but we have amazing freight lanes and it's 90% drop and hook.

Epic

01.02.2023

40-50 new 60-80 experienced

Duncan

12.31.2022

New driver, make .65 cpm for dry van, 70 cpm for Conestoga

Leroy

12.30.2022

I have a couple years and make 72cpm NE regional, started at 68. Get around 2200 miles/week, 2500-2800+

Alex

12.29.2022

I make .53 a mile plus $15 stop pay as a new driver

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Eddie

Using Starlink

So how many of yall using starlink in the truck for internet? I am and I love it!

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Alastair Glover

05.02.2024

The internet connection with Starlink is solid

Aidan

10.22.2023

Starlink has been a game-changer for staying connected during long hauls

Magnus

06.21.2023

I’ve been using Starlink on the road, and it’s been reliable

Iestyn

01.30.2023

Not using Starlink but I’ve heard good things about it. How do you mount it on your truck?

Seamus

01.16.2023

I’m curious about Starlink but I’m not sure if it’s worth the price.

Barney

01.06.2023

Using Starlink too and it’s awesome. I can stream videos, play games, and video chat with my family without any lag or buffering.

Duncan

12.31.2022

You do know that there's a starlink for RV now? It's 135/month. Has no blackout addresses. Plus it can be paused.

Keanu

12.31.2022

I’m using it, I’ve had it for a year and two months now.

Osian

12.30.2022

You can get TV if it only provides internet (BTW, Starlink only provides internet) by using the website USTVGO.TV. NBC stations, ESPN, Nat. Geo, and other stations will require you use a VPN or they will not stream to your device.

Eddie

12.29.2022

Yes but for TV i use hulu,Netflix and Disney

Lepe

12.27.2022

So, does it only do internet? What about TV?

Eddie

12.26.2022

Look for a address in a area without a waitlist Then order it and set shipping address to urs and add Portability. Its what 70% of new users are doing right now which is why they are charging for roaming.

Lepe

12.26.2022

I inquired. Not available in my area. That makes no sense, if this is used for traveling.

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Q&A

Randy

Do truckers still use CB?

Or are you/they using mobil apps to communicate? If so, which one(s)?

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Declan

03.03.2024

I juggle between CB and apps like Trucker Path for the best of both worlds

Duke

12.29.2023

Old school CB for me, nothing beats that instant chatter when you’re in a jam

Tamsin

10.02.2023

CB’s always on in my rig, but I’ve got a few apps like Zello for backup

Eddie

12.30.2022

I run back country roads, local, other trucks still call out cops on the CB. Saved my ass more than a few times. Also how we communicate with the loader operators ( I haul gypsum, sand, rock, ash )

Barney

12.29.2022

If my truck is moving I have my radio on. It’s usually squelched up pretty high though.

Mulder

12.25.2022

I find they aren't used as much in the west, but much more in the south. I have mine on all the time. It's literally the only way to communicate with another driver aside from a horn.

Lepe

12.25.2022

Yes people still use CBs

Keanu

12.25.2022

Aside from Mud Dick, it’s not a bad tool to have

Benito

12.23.2022

Smart phones are for talking with people you know. CB radios have a range of 3-20 miles depending on terrain. Useful for road information ahead of you from drivers who were just there, alerts if someone see a problem with your equipment etc…

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Thomas D.

is there a reason more truckers dont get into fuel hauling?

From my research its above average pay and mostly home daily Ive never done it, is there a catch or something im missing? Thanks for any input!

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Magnus

06.16.2024

The pay’s decent, but the stress

Denzel

09.16.2023

You’re home daily, sure, but remember, you’re also hauling something that can go boom

Haroon

09.08.2023

Fuel hauling’s good money, but it’s a whole different ball game with the HAZMAT regulations

Mike

12.29.2022

I've seen some of the stations that tankers have to deliver to in the Northeast... No thanks

Keanu

12.28.2022

If everyone hauled fuel, nothing else would get delivered. Also, if everyone hauled fuel, we would only get like maybe one load a week.

Moon

12.28.2022

Tanker in my state pays absolute ass, which makes no sense as some of these companies pay over six figures in lower cost of living states

Hello

12.24.2022

I’m a crude oil hauler, 10 years now. I’ve never once hauled OTR and never will. I work 55 hours a week, 120k a year (more if I wanna work more), Fridays and Saturdays off, and sleep on my expensive foam mattress in my home every night.

Xander

12.23.2022

For me it is honestly just the additional risk/responsibility.

Milo

12.20.2022

Hauled 13400 gallon big tubes in MI. Rain, snow, ice, fog and any other and weather we were out running. In one year 3 guys were killed, two burned and one crushed. It was a great job but man just zero margin for error

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Q&A

Lepe

After trucking

What industries did you get into after trucking?

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Levi

12.28.2022

Could always move into dispatch. You already understand the other side. Not really a career path without a degree anymore, but when I was a wildland firefighter with the forest service, a CDL with experience as a hobbyist outdoorsman was enough to get on an engine crew.

Krueger

12.27.2022

There's life after trucking?!

Marni

12.27.2022

Municipal/county operator, road maintenance and plowing

Benito

12.27.2022

Law enforcement

Jago

12.26.2022

i’ve thought about being some sort of trainer or dispatch when i feel like i’m done driving. I know the pay won’t be comparable to driving but it would be nice to be home every day

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Manager project

Going to the New Year

How was your driving life in 2022? What do you expect in 2023?

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Xander

12.27.2022

I retired too after 44 years. Too many companies have hired so many Boneheads that either receive poor training from the Companies, or they are just too stupid to retain in their heads what the Companies trained them on. Just a sad way to see our industry going down for several years.

Iestyn

12.27.2022

Inexperienced , Yes There Are Many . . . We All Started Somewhere . . . Hopefully OTJT They Will Learn . . . Some Seem to be Very Slow Learner's . This Industry Isn't for Everyone ! . . . I'm Going to Retire End of 2023 . . .

Keanu

12.26.2022

I expect that drivers can keep their jobs. I expect drivers standing together to stop driverless trucks flooding our roads.

Eddie

12.24.2022

I hope that in 2023 the cpm will be going up more than a penny or two per mile.

Sion

12.23.2022

Glad I landed with a great company

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Q&A

Alex

Being Away for the Holidays

Not trucking yet, but I wanna know. How do y'all deal with being in your rigs over Christmas?

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Krueger

12.24.2022

Wife and I were requested by customer to run a hot load. paying us each a thousand dollar bonus for running on Christmas. We're taking the 2 grand and see inlaws on new years!

Milo

12.23.2022

Eggnog and Netflix. But the stronger and less family-friendly version of both

Keanu

12.20.2022

The company I drive for has guaranteed home time for Christmas… so here I am…

Lepe

12.19.2022

Treat it like your birthday. No big deal. Rest areas tend to be empty, so parking is easier there at all times of the night.

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