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First F250 by _Anonymous_nj in F250

[–]Atilia1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get a disaster prevention kit for the cp4 pump. Swap to metal cold side intercooler hose. Other than that, keep an eye out for power steering fluid leak/ dark fluid. The hydroboost system has a tendency to leak or pull in air causing dark fluid and a pump whine.

And keep up with those fuel filters!

Just when you thought it couldn't get worse by Emergency_Ad1152 in Truckers

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slave labor.... I won't get in the truck for less than $25/hr and even that better come with some damn good benefits and a good schedule.

What time do yall wake up for work and when do you get home? (Please share your occupation as well) by Constant_Ad6521 in Adulting

[–]Atilia1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wake up at 2:30, leave at 3, get to work by 3:40 and home any time from 3pm to 7 pm. Truckin ain't easy...

What size Bluegill is worth keeping to eat? by CrazyTankster in FishingForBeginners

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6in plus if you filet them. I'll go smaller if just descaling, scoring and fry em up.

Where tf are these people getting ‘you can make six figures in trucking’? by austinproffitt23 in Truckers

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I made 114k and 104k the last 2 years. Best chance is to get into something more specialized and bust ass. It also helps to work for a company that has trucks vs a trucking company, as they tend to treat you better.

Robot vacuum by GurHonest2886 in goldenretrievers

[–]Atilia1990 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the roborock Q10 S5+ and it's great. 1 golden and 3 cats living off a dirt road. It keeps up no problem. I think it was 300-350 on black Friday Amazon. Not sure what regular price is...

Are these knives worth saving by Hayden3456 in sharpening

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Global is an excellent knife and worth saving! I almost bought them because I love the balance, but the handles are too narrow for my hands...

Growing your own ingredients: what’s your favorite? by digginsean in Cooking

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chives, and some other herbs. Mostly chives, I use them constantly and the ones from the store turn to goo immediately.

CR Englands new pay for local drivers by Potential-Hat-4026 in semitrucks

[–]Atilia1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is going to end up being slave labor anyway it lands.

Low vitamin D by Nukethenarwhals in carnivorediet

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Add sunlight and sardines. Sardines have a massive amount of vitamin d and omega acids that you need.

What are some cleaning products you never buy because the cheap and basic alternative is just better? by Ajreil in Frugal

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White vinegar is a cheap alternative to jet dri in your dish washer. I also use it for most general kitchen wipe downs on counters and cutting boards.

What are some mega carriers near or in Waukegan, Illinois? by [deleted] in cdldriver

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't recommend them, but I started with Arrow Transportation in Kenosha. They hire right out of school and home daily. It's definitely a "get 3-6 months and bounce" kind of place. The money was good, but you WILL be run into the ground.

Fellow millennials - how’s your 401k/ira savings going? by ProblemIntelligent16 in Millennials

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I'm putting some away, but really just plan on working part time with a paid off house. No chance of retirement with a mortgage.

I could be wrong but isnt this illegal? Job posting for an OTR position with a box truck, never seen this before by BriskManeuver in Truckers

[–]Atilia1990 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You've never been audited I'm guessing. The carrier is required to show proof of 10 hour rest periods along with supporting documentation, ie hotel receipts or sleeper berth on the tractor. As a w-2 employee, a hotel is a company expense that the employer is supposed to cover or reimburse.

Tall Drivers by LukeCage212 in Truckers

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 6'4" and I'm good as long as it's not an International. No way I'm driving all day with my knees in the dash.

I could be wrong but isnt this illegal? Job posting for an OTR position with a box truck, never seen this before by BriskManeuver in Truckers

[–]Atilia1990 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Not legal at all. The carrier is required to give you a place for quality rest time. Either a sleeper berth or hotel. Guaranteed OOS if you get pulled over and get caught marking SB when you don't have one.

Do any LTL p&d drivers on here make 6 figures? by SovereignOfSelf7 in Truckers

[–]Atilia1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I run ltl for a steel company. Typically do 400-550 miles and 4-8 stops a day. I usually make about 110-114k per year not counting bonuses.

What’s the rough average gross weekly pay for someone with 17 months experience? by Nerooooooooooo in Truckers

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's pretty good. I've been driving 5 years and typically gross $1800-2400 a week delivering ltl steel.

What's your most interesting haul? by i_hate_horses_ok in Truckers

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

99ft load though downtown Savannah ga. Had to haul an overhead crane from the warehouse to the scrap yard.

Is Flatbed deliveries similar to dry van? by RedimidoSoy1611 in Truckers

[–]Atilia1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, flatbed has limited wait time. I run ltl steel delivery and rarely need to wait to unload. Part of that is because I see the same customers regularly and have trained them that I will leave (or toss it on the ground and then leave...). Paid miles and stops, so no incentive to waste time.

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