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Sep 02, 2024
How to Use the Loadboard
How to use the loadboard to find freight get the best rate to haul freight
Sep 01, 2024
Virginia Trucking Jobs
Here's what Virginian trucking jobs look like behind the wheel. You'll see footage of me trucking southern Va mostly South of Richmond and Lynchburg.
Aug 31, 2024
As an Owner Operator You Have to Do Price Comparison on Parts and Service
You will often find that you can get parts cheaper from 3rd parties than at Freightliner.
This is one of the largest differences percentage wise I've seen.
Key at Freightliner $30Key at Ace Hardware $3
That's 10x! They printing money on that one. It's ridiculous. Nothing special about this key.
Especially in today's climate, saving money where you can make a big difference in profit margins.
Now, obviously, I just threw away $27.
In this case, I was only 80% sure I had gotten a key from Ace. I didn't want to drive all the way back to Freightliner if I was wrong, or they had stopped.
So I went ahead and got me a key. And I still went to Ace Hardware so I could check for y'all and report.
Also, another extra key is not a waste.
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Aug 31, 2024
What do truckers call each other?
Truckers sometimes call each other hand when on the cb radio. Thanks for that information hand! Or when talking about another driver or to another driver,
Aug 30, 2024
Need a Second Chance Trucking - 5 yrs experience
I was an otr driver for two companies from fall of 2015 until fall of 2020. One of the companies will give a good reference, the other will not as they
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Aug 22, 2024
Tire Giving Me Trouble This Week
You have those weeks when things seem to pile up or happen back to back. Well, it's all in how you let it affect you. Life just lyfing.
In this video I'm having some adventures with my tires.
I you have steers doing this. I thought it was the King Pin but it was just the tires. Take a look...
Just find a way to take it with a smile!
Aug 16, 2024
Retired CDL driver with trucking equipment to sell
Have retired as a CDL driver but have numerous things would like to sell. Fifth wheel lock, foot air pump, cargo straps,air supply hose, cb radio, fifth
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Aug 13, 2024
How to Become a Truck Driver in 2024
Any questions? Go here to ask questions about becoming a trucker
To learn about advantages of becoming a trucker go here...
Advantages of becoming a trucker
Aug 13, 2024
How to Become a Truck Driver in 2024
Any questions? Go here to ask questions about becoming a trucker
To learn about advantages of becoming a trucker go here...
Advantages of becoming a trucker
Aug 04, 2024
Fifth wheel lock, cargo straps, cb radio and more for sale
Have retired as a CDL driver but have numerous things would like to sell. Fifth wheel lock, foot air pump, cargo straps,air supply hose, cb radio, fifth
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Aug 02, 2024
Oklahoma driver seeking a truck driving job
Hi I am terry I drove in 1991 for builders transport flatbed; have drove fur Westinghouse ; Evans electric class b flatbed and sarakis freight box van
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Jul 29, 2024
Truckers Forums
Truckers forums is where you vent, discuss, ask questions or just mingle. Get it of your chest at life-as-a-trucker.com
Jul 29, 2024
Drop and Hook Newport News Va
Just a morning of life as a trucker switching out in Newport News Va
Jul 12, 2024
Amazon Allow Us to Book a Load Then Said No You Can't Pick it Up
I took a trailer back to K and L trailer leasing in Knoxville. I found a power only load near Knoxville that took me to Spartanburg SC. After I delivered
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Jul 12, 2024
Looking for work ASAP
Just got terminated from USXPRESS yesterday for overtaking over a yellow solid line. I know how unsafe that sounds, it was a rash decision I regret.
Jul 12, 2024
How to Spot Fake Loads on the Loadboard - 6 Clues - Be Careful
Fake loads on the DAT Load board are becoming more and more common. Here are 6 ways you can screen for whether the loads you see are fake. Meaning if
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Jul 12, 2024
How to Spot Fake Loads Posted on the Load Board
In this video linked I show you a load I found on the load board yesterday. You should research any load that seems suspicious before you waste booking one of these loads.
Especially don't send any financial information to haul one of these loads.
Don't let the big dollars entice you. No legit broker is asking for banking information. They are not going to pay you with some strange banking system or procedure.
Some things to look at.....
1. Do the phone numbers match2. Are the emails spelled correctly3. Is there broken language4. Do they answer questions about the load or ignore your questions.5. Is their terminology consistent with industry lingo? Or do they seem like imposters
Go to youtube and search lifeasatrucker how to spot fake loads on dat loadboard to see the video.
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Jul 12, 2024
Choosing Loads
Learn how to choose your loads wisely to help you avoid cheap freight. There's a lot to consider and this will be your cheat sheet. Especially if you're a new owner operator.
Jul 12, 2024
Owner Operator needs driver to pick up a truck and trailer and deliver it to Atlanta
Need driver w/ Class B CDL air brakes endorsement to fly into Chicago, pick-up a International 4600 dropside flatbed with 24 foot trailer. Both the truck
Jun 27, 2024
The Best CDL Training
The best CDL training prepares you for a successful career. Here are some things to consider to make best decision on how to get your CDL training
Jun 23, 2024
Amazon Freight Adventures
Amazon freight adventures is a page dedicated to hauling amazon freight opportunities and exerpiences
Jun 21, 2024
Good company where I can do remote dispatch work from home and the best computer program for remote dispatch from home work
Good company where I can do remote dispatch work from home and the best computer program for remote dispatch from home work tdwalker5 at Gmail dot com
Jun 21, 2024
Buying a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia
Hello I'm considering purchasing a 2015 Freightliner Cascadia high rise sleeper with a 455/1550 dd15 and a 10 speed manual. The truck just rolled 1
Jun 16, 2024
Interested in local or dedicated trucking route to be home weekly
Just looking to run dedicated to be home weekly. Drove 16 yrs OTR then gf had lung cancer surgery. Ready to chase that dog again!
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Jun 11, 2024
Newbie trucker wife here...riding with husband trucking OTR
Hiya 🤗 Husband just started his first OTR job and day 1.he didn't want to leave and teared up and asked me to go. I shocked myself and threw the most random
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Jun 01, 2024
Newbie here... Looking for other trucker wives to chat with
Hiya 🤗 Husband just started his first OTR job and day 1.he didn't want to leave and teared up and asked me to go. I shocked myself and threw the most
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Mar 27, 2024
Reality of Trucking
Consider these realities of trucking to see how compatible you are so that you can have a successful and thriving career. Or run the other direction.
Mar 26, 2024
In need of Tractor trailer drive time in El Paso, Texas 03/25/2024.
Currently enrolled in CDL school ElPaso, Texas. I passed my pre-trip, air brakes and maneuvers. I just need to do take my CDL drive test on 03/26/2024.
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