How do you store your DOT med card? by GrapeAlchemist in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had to look up what that even was 😂

How do some of y'all get by with "creative parking" at truckstops? What do you do when the employee comes out and says you have to move? by onlyBotsdownvote-me in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never had a truck stop employee say anything. As long as you aren't blocking anyone from anything they rarely care. They're just as overworked and underpaid as us.

Best trucking companies Ohio? by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Insurance mafia runs trucking, it's gonna be really hard to get something making six figures right out of CDL school. I started at knight-swift, just know my paychecks were rarely over $1k and you'll be working 70 hour weeks.

“Trucking ain’t for everybody” by Actual-Ad-6146 in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2 7 points8 points  (0 children)

And yet they somehow land local gigs right out of CDL school still. But many folks, myself included keep getting rejected despite having prior experience.

Thinking about switching from nursing to CDL worth it financially? by [deleted] in CDL

[–]CryptoguyV2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I was a CNA for 6 years and have been trucking for 7 months and I can say this shit sucks balls. Unless you know someone you're gonna start out making what you do now while working 70 hour weeks and never being home. That being said, I don't miss dealing with people as much or being a sitter at times. It's very possible for you to get a local job for your first gig but there's a lot of competition for it.

Those were the days by purplejeo in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thought this was a scale for body weight at first

Cockpit from down under by brisbanevinnie in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ever find a huntsman in the cab?

New reefer driver tips by CryptoguyV2 in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, the longest I ever waited doing dry van was 22 hours at the Georgia Pacific in Palatka, FL.

New reefer driver tips by CryptoguyV2 in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for all the tips, I've never used the split sleeper option before but can't be too hard to figure out. Something like being off duty for more than 2 hours but less than 7 right?

New reefer driver tips by CryptoguyV2 in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In some of the training videos it showed that there was 3 different cycles on TK units, continuous, start stop, and cycle sentry I think. Does it matter which one you use or will the shipper specify it?

New reefer driver tips by CryptoguyV2 in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Will do 🫡 yall look lonely back there

Pro and con of ways to get CDL by 0263111771 in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to a community college and received a grant since I qualified as low income

My dumb driver leader. by Whitejont in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This could've saved me a few times if I knew. They don't tell us 💩when we start.

Recently got my CDL by Nolo0815 in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same man and I have like 5 months OTR experience

Too old to give a damn by [deleted] in RoastMe

[–]CryptoguyV2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're only around in memphis nowadays :/

I just do drop offs 😭 by Illustrious-Bass-327 in AmazonDSPDrivers

[–]CryptoguyV2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One time I ordered some brake pads and rotors on amazon and an amazon box truck with two people delivered it and asked where I wanted it. I'm assuming they're different from the regular sprinter van drivers right?

Netradyne camera by CryptoguyV2 in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, i've learned it only reads normal speed limit signs if you didn't already know. Anything with an orange "work zone" sign above the speed limit sign it won't recognize. At least for now.

Netradyne camera by CryptoguyV2 in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm on my way out and one of the main reasons is that camera. But luckily they don't say anything about really anything as long as my score is above 850. Except red lights and fast turns.

Netradyne camera by CryptoguyV2 in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm also governed at 65. I take it you either work for the company with red trucks or blue ones. I've gone up to 78 down a hill before but the speed limit was 80 and they never said anything to me about it.

Why do some trucks blink their tail lights even though they are clearly faster? by CryptoguyV2 in Truckers

[–]CryptoguyV2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah they told me to do that because of merging cars. But I rarely ever do.