Hi, I decided to do the CDL program at the local technical college. It’s completely paid for with grant money. So, I won’t have any attachment to any trucking companies. What would be the best gig to aim for immediately after finishing the CDL program? Obviously, I’d like which ever pays the most. Being away...
There have been a lot of threads lately here and in Facebook groups from people wanting to start their own business. Here are some rough numbers to show how much does it really cost to run a truck.Lets take a single O/O with new authority and a dry van trailer, who will run 100% brokered...
Texas train derails after hitting tractor-trailer, barreling into city building: video According to a comment I saw from a local, there are multiple signs in English and Spanish marking that Crossing as no trucks because of the Steep approach. Source link
Connect a multimeter between the positive battery post and the starter. Should read close the zero volts when you crank. Any voltage that you see on the meter is considered a voltage drop. Check from the battery positive post that is furthest from the starter. Also, check at the other side of the starter solenoid...
Hi everyone- new to the forum. I operate a medium duty Freightliner M2106 reefer fleet in northern Vermont. As we look to upgraded vehicles, I’m hoping for some advice on customizing suspension to maximize the lifespan of a fleet that gets hammered on unpaved roads, icy/briny road conditions through winter. Any basic recommendations would be...
I am a company driver for a mega. My company won’t let me install my own antenna on my truck. I have to use the lousy factory antenna that is built into the interior of my truck. I have a Cobra 29 LTD Classic CB radio. When I am driving down a highway, I seem...
Please select the number of verifiable months you’ve been driving professionally using your Class A CDL within the last 3 years. Please Select…None1-5 Months6-11 Months1 Year2+ Years Each company we work with has specific experience requirements for their drivers. In order for you to receive the best possible offers, please make sure your answers above...
Most advise to break in with conventional, then switch to synthetic. I often go against conventional (pun intended) wisdom, and always have here too. I always advised customers to break in with the oil you’re going to run. My 60 has 256k running on Mobil full synthetic. Oil usage stopped around 36k IIRC. I do...
Please select the number of verifiable months you’ve been driving professionally using your Class A CDL within the last 3 years. Please Select…None1-5 Months6-11 Months1 Year2+ Years Each company we work with has specific experience requirements for their drivers. In order for you to receive the best possible offers, please make sure your answers above...
Looks good. As long as they’re all tied together. I like the way your diagram is, because it’s easy to disconnect one battery should it short out. On my Truck 2 positives go to battery, one negative to frame. Looks like you have 2 neg. I’m guessing the 3rd set pos/neg on your diagram are...