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Hi friends, I've learned a lot from you all over the past few years, thanks. Does anyone know of, or work for a good local fuel transport company in Wilmington NC or Western Florida? I deliver fuel and my current company lost a major account and going to be shedding a lot of weight soon. Going...

Truck enforcement in Texas will soon be ramped up in certain areas around the state. Gov. Greg Abbott acted earlier this year to sign into law multiple bills to open the door to local law enforcement to enforce commercial vehicle safety standards. Currently, the Texas Department of Public...

In this raid, the agents are focused on the Customs part of Homeland Security. They are after trucking operations that break the laws that apply to when and where foreign truckers can move cargoes inside the U.S. It's only legal for Mexican truckers to drive a few miles into the U.S., then drop...

I know this sounds like I am skipping some of the process, but I have been driving non CDL trucks and doing delivery and service for quite some time now... the long story short is I am in school to become a health coach (have been for the last almost 3 years, while working) and I only really...

I live in Las Vegas, so we don't have a "Cheers" in our neighborhood. But I wish we did. Sam Malone was cute......and it was better for our mental health. We need time to "wind down" after work. Local pubs good for our mental health

Looking to change gears from construction to driving. Been thinking about it for awhile now. I work for the union so the good thing is that I can remain a member as long as I pay my dues ($30/month). I plan on going full time the next time I get laid off. I have 2 potential places to get my CDL...

I am starting truck driving school next week at “Advance Bus and Truck Driving School” (previously “Academy of truck Driving”) in Stockton with a paid for scholarship. When I graduate I will a have a class A CDL with air brakes, tanker, hazmat and passenger endorsements. I am very safety...

Yeh, I know it's not funny when somebody dies, but this was just... Well.. Police: Semi-truck runs into hotel, kills man

Just curious your opinions. I have had my CDL 12 years but only a few months OTR. I've been moving g trailers at a Proctor and Gamble DC last 5 years. I make right at $60,000 a year but beat myself up to make that. The kicking chocks, walking and dust I breathe tears me up. My son graduates...

Noob question, but how hard is it to find local truck driving jobs? I'm thinking about getting my CDL but the lifestyle of an OTR driver living on the road doesn't really appeal to me. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

New to the trucking industry... But I have loved the big rigs since I could walk. I have a clean driving record and criminal record. Is there any chance I can get a local run in NJ, straight out of school? Reading thru the forum I know I can get real incite on this. Not just some company Mumbo...

i am unable to drive OTR right now because i was driving on suspended three years ago and again two years ago. i had my eyes on werner but FMCSA wont allow me to drive interstate for another year or so. i quit my job to get my class A and now im in quite a pickle. will any companies hire me for...

Hi, I currently work locally for a large LTL carrier and I do p n d in the Ohare area and NW burbs. I am interested in trying to find a local o/o job and want to know how much money is out there for me. Central states, towne air, and a few others come to mind. Anyone know how these places are...

anyone know a sharp DD mechanic in the Florida Panhandle that could help with an owner overhaul of a DD engine?? just give advice and help as needed by the hour..

IM A RECENT GRADUATE OF A TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL AND LOOKING TO GET ABOUT 6MTHS TO A YR EXPERIENCE TO LAND A GREAT LOCAL JOB HOME MOST NIGHTS..... Here is my situation: 1. I have been offered a position with SNI in the Dedicated DG account a. Ive heard its miserable, back-breaking work b. I've...

Hey guys! I currently still in school should be done in the next couple of weeks. I'm located in Philadelphia pa. When I get done I'm looking to stay as local as possible. Possibly some regional stuff. Does anyone know any starter companies that I should look out for ? I talked to a guy at...

Hubby has been working at the same local trucking place here outside of buffalo NY for 2 years... He's newer to the career but the company has a large turnover so he has worked there the longest and has seniority and his hours never cut ... But they don't offer affordable health insurance and...

I just passed my CDL / Class A test on Monday. I did not have to retake it, first time passer here. I was very happy to get my class A. But now I have been looking for local jobs and they all require experience. I would do OTR but what is a family man suppose to do? I cannot leave my wife and...

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