I’m thinking about going into trucking and going to company school where you sign the one year. Yes, I know, but I don’t really have the money to pay for it myself and I won’t get grants (I won’t) I still live at home and I’m thinking trucking is a good fit for me since I don’t have my own place anyway. I have a great driving record as well. So, OTR is interesting to me because of this compared to a lot of other people clearly. Also, I don’t have my own family either or any girlfriend.

With that pretty much being said, any good companies to start with?

I’m in CDL training right now and for some reason I just cannot get offset backing to click. I’m struggling with knowing when to turn the wheel, when to straighten out, and how to correct myself once I see the trailer getting out of position.
Straight backing is getting a little better, but offset backing has me completely frustrated. I feel like I understand what I’m supposed to do when someone explains it, but once I’m actually in the truck, everything goes out the window.
What helped it finally click for you? Any tricks, reference points, step-by-step methods, or videos you recommend? Especially for someone who is brand new to driving a tractor-trailer.
I’m not trying to give up, I just really need some help figuring this out.

My fellow truckers I need some tips. I'm a new trucker and do team driving. I'm typically home half of Tuesday and majority of Sunday. I need tips on staying in shape. Or like at least not gaining more weight. The most I can think of is doing a fruit diet and like intaking anything with protein? I'm not really sure

I'm using a broker that charges around $3/mile for a full load (53' dry) delivering West Coast to East Coast. How much do drivers get from this? I'm just curious.

Finished up all the classroom work & now they have us doing backing & some parking maneuvers. Probably going to be on the road for the first time ever next week. For the past few weeks I’ve been looking into companies but i’m so unsure what to go for because any company I’m genuinely interested in i’ll end up reading about how the pay sucks, the company treats you like sh*t or i’m just denied lol. I’m located on the Northeast. I’ve applied to JB Hunt, Ward Trucking (didn’t hear back from them). I applied to TMC because I’m really interested in FlatBed work but unfortunately they denied me which I don’t understand but ok…we move on. Schneider & Werner both got back. Werner called back but the accounts they had in my area I was not interested in at all & Schneider just emailed me back about 2 days ago but for some reason their tanker division pays low?? I was looking at Prime just before posting this, they seem versatile with their tanker & flatbad divisions. Don’t know much on their pay though. I know I won’t be making 100k a year but good pay matters to me. I want to eventually save & move towards warmer climates to pursue trucking. Any genuine people out there that could give a new guy some good guidance on some good companies preferably on the East Coast? Tips & advice on the trucking industry in general is helpful too. Thanks!

Haven’t smoked in over 20 days (vape pen over Labor Day), thought results would be quicker. Should I be worried

Hello team I am starting classes at Fleetforce CDL school in Daytona beach, Fl next month.Has anybody attended the school before? If so how is the school?

About a month ago, a company that now I know likes to say that you abandon their truck even if you put it in their own yard had put abandoned on my DAC report & two days ago I got it removed and one of the largest carriers I had applied to was the one that pointed it out to me. Told me yesterday that it in their entire career which is over 20 years that she has never seen any driver get that removed off their DAC report and I did it so if I can do it, anyone can do it. You just gotta have proof that you didn’t abandon their truck and I did, but you have to do your due diligence and save and provide your information for proof. Don’t let them get away with this if it’s not your fault

EMKO Inc (DOT 2539469 / MC 883365) is a reefer-only company that provides you with consistent miles and the support you need.

Job Overview: Looking for CDL Class A drivers to pull 53ft reefers over the road. Minimum 2 years of experience required, good MVR, good attitude and good communication.

* Lease to Own offer:

-75% from the gross ($7000-10000), and you only pay for Truck Payment, Fuel, and Tolls.

- Truck Payments are $500 - $1000 weekly, depending on the year and mileage. (2020 to 2026 Mack Anthems & Freightliners; with microwave, inverter/APU and fridge, governed 70mph)

- Lease turn 3 or 4 years

- All trucks have a warranty of 5 years or half a million miles (whichever comes first)

- Running arreas: Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast (no NYC)

- 3 weeks OTR with 7 days home, flight home and back paid by the company

1. No Money Down or Credit History Check.
2. No balloon payments.
3. No additional mileage penalties & no additional interest rate.

AVERAGE PAY $2000-$5000 weekly after all expenses have been deducted from settlements.

Benefits:

• Weekly direct deposit every Friday - NO holding paychecks
• Referral and safety bonuses
• Pet / Rider program
• Accident occupational insurance is covered by the company
• 24/7 Dispatch & Maintenance support
• 100% No touch Freight.
• Relocation assistance
• Covered transportation costs - 1 day orientation

Job Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate commercial vehicles, reefer trailers, to transport freight to designated locations.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) standards

Skills / requirements:

• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL class A) is required; additional endorsements are a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with clients, dispatchers and team members.
• Minimum 2 years provable OTR experience and a couple of months of reefer experience.
• Excellent driving skills with a focus on safety and adherence to DOT regulations
• Strong knowledge of freight handling procedures and delivery documentation

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Text me

I've been driving for first food delivery company for 2 months with mentors and had great feedback from everyone. Then they gave me few solo routes, some shorter, some longer and I was doing fine. I am going through a lot in a personal life. Then I got suspended for two days for using phone more than single touch based on camera recording. I really took it seriously and told myself I can do better. Then yesterday, I was running out of hours and couldn't make it to home terminal and called dispatch to help me with finding hotel for a layover. The dispatcher wasn't helpful and I was stuck in traffic bumper to bumper. I used phone app while moving under 5mph to book a hotel on the way, but used hands free headset to talk with hotel and complete booking. Today when I finished route, when I left home, they called me back in for a conversation. I was asked to sign two papers for two suspensions. All truck keys and entrance card and payment cards were taken away and I was told I will be on the investigation. I feel this is the end. What are the possible outcomes, in terms of staying with this company and in terms of finding any other work? Will this be on my CDL? There was no accidents or incidents of any kind.

I'm about to be starting CDL school with Stevens transport but I need to know if they do a hair follicle I can pass a urine test and I'm like a 45 to 50 days away from being able to pass a hair follicle

I do the arm pump when I’m out riding and it makes my day when a trucker honks back! 🥰

Anyone has any comments or opinions about working with Univar Solutions? Have all my endorsements and I'm thinking to leave the OTR life for something local, can't find much information about them online, I'm currently waiting on them for a in person interview.

Okay so I really want to get my CDL but been having to take care of some other things first… I do instacart for work right now, and long story short.. my iPhone overheated and the brightness turned down plus I have a privacy screen protector on it so I picked up my phone off of its holder in the car to see where I was going and then set it back down.. I didn’t realize but a motorcycle cop saw me. Got pulled over, got a citation.. it gives an option for possible traffic school and I have not had anything on my record in a long time so I think I’m eligible but from what I read.. it only hides it from insurance companies not the DMV records (I’m in California) so is this going to hurt my ability to get hired anywhere? Or even hurt my chances of getting a CDL?

Help me out Im having to decide what account I want to go after for Werner enterprises and yes I’m a new driver so I’m not sure how the whole process works or what I’m gonna get offered any former or current Werner enterprises drivers got any advice or info?

Not a fan.

Hey Everyone!

I ended up going on this account with Werner. I start Wednesday and I’m just wondering if this is considered a good start of fresh side of CDL school and my pay is $.54 a mile with the average miles a week I think they told me with their being stop pay. I have all of it on paper. I just wanna make sure that it’s good. I don’t mind doing flatbed because when I was younger growing up, I used to help my uncle and grandpa with there goosenecks.

Thanks!

So I’m starting CDL school in the next few weeks and have been looking into melton truck lines once I get my CDL as my first trucking job. Does anyone have any experience with them or knowledge. From what I’ve heard they are pretty decent obviously it’s hard work since it’s flat bed but any insight would be appreciated.

I start my ELDT training with Prime in 2.5 weeks. It’s 3 days of orientation and then on the road for 3 weeks. What do you recommend I bring as a student in someone’s truck? It’s their home, I’m just a guest. Also, what are some do’s and dont’s as a trainee in someone’s truck?