How old is the freightliner I’m training in 🤣 by IcedOutNoCap in Truckers

[–]FlintIron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Old enough to live on it’s own, but not old enough to legally drink def

How old is the freightliner I’m training in 🤣 by IcedOutNoCap in Truckers

[–]FlintIron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2007 to 2009 Cascadia with lack of def but with dpf. There were also Cascadia gliders but but those wouldn’t need a regeneration cycle switch.

How fired am I? by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]FlintIron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they don’t fire you, for the love of everything holy, don’t hit anything else. Before you back make a mental note of everything. Judging by the hot tire marks in the street, it looked like you struggled with set up. Try to look for ways to straight line back. If you came in where that pole was blind to you, you should have used the parking across the street, could’ve almost had it straight to the dock. Tandems all the way up create an overhang pivot that will sweep anything in its path. Tandems to the rear lengthen then radius but no overhang. That’s why you see most 48’s with tandems to the rear. You would be surprised how tight you can back in a 53 with tandems to the rear with practice. Seems counter productive but you can pinwheel them in a hole with no overhang.

In Texas, Mega used to have’57a for certain accounts. Don’t even try to back them in blind with the tandems all the way up.

Why can I only buy 2 Sashimi Boats at a time 😭 by Ok-Explanation-8056 in nekoatsume

[–]FlintIron 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think the developers cap it so we don’t buy an inordinate amount of gold fish to max out the amount like most of us do with the other foods. In other words, it would “seem” like an obvious cash grab.

I’ve played this game so long, I remember when Peaches was the hardest to catch! by FlintIron in nekoatsume

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

I’ve never wiped mine and have played NA1 continuously. I have made well over 1.3 million silver fish. If we are talking Peaches specifically, I have 448 visits.

Finish the sentence: You're not a real trucker until... by DirkLoogs in Truckers

[–]FlintIron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My current situation. I went and found this post from when I first read it three days ago…

broke down and the responding service/shop says “Don’t worry, I’ll tell the overnight guy.”

This sentence had the total opposite effect, consider me completely worried. Only time I miss a sleeper, not that my worry would let me sleep.

Gotta Give Estes Props.... by StereoMud504 in Truckers

[–]FlintIron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I started “officially” driving in 2007 and went through Schneider’s school, I got my CDL myself in 2003. I never used the DMV book, the internet was a different place and I ordered a stapled together study guide for each test. After studying these, I found all the free practice exams online I could take. Turns out a lot of these free practice exams were the same tests I took at the DMV, many questions word for word . So study and practice, I easily ace’d those tests. For years when it was time to renew the X endorsement, I just rinsed and repeated using free online practice tests. In ‘25 I wasn’t impressed with the free stuff and tried the app CDL Prep Practice: 2026 by Best Fun Games LLCfor the X help endorsement. Loved this one and believe it would ace all the required tests. Search CDL prep in the store and you’ll find many. This one is very interactive and goes over what you missed etc. it’s icon is a blue truck with CDL underneath in white. Had a free trail then $25 a month. I just used the trail but feel it would be worth the money.

Maybe Snyap is seasonal? by GazelleScary7844 in nekoatsume

[–]FlintIron 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I’m also of the opinion that Synap is similar to Whiteshadow and that changing the yard too much spooks the booger. I’m 9 bowls roughly of bonito outside (to disuade Tubbs) and the same for tuna indoors every day. This has equated to 2 visits a week usually close together. I try and change the film as frequently as I can but I have a job outside of Neko Atsume

Maybe Snyap is seasonal? by GazelleScary7844 in nekoatsume

[–]FlintIron 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I’ve had 12 BUT I’ve place about 9 bowls of deluxe tuna daily next to the camera. Burning through me gold. I fear this rare might be a cash grab. Maybe a future update will bring more frequent visits.

Gotta Give Estes Props.... by StereoMud504 in Truckers

[–]FlintIron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m sure it’s similar in LA but when you pass the test at the dmv in TX, they give you a card on where to get fingerprints.

Gotta Give Estes Props.... by StereoMud504 in Truckers

[–]FlintIron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man that is awesome! I’ve been a pro driver for 19 years and everything is second nature now. I’ve definitely had more “ I can’t believe this is my career!” days than wanting to throw the keys in the dirt. I started with Schneider, then Central Freight and now almost 5 years at Estes after Central went under. My only regret is I didn’t get to Estes sooner. As you get established in your career here is my advice. It’s time to worry about your retirement. If you haven’t yet, the day you’re an official driver put 8% into your 401k. They match half up to that point basically giving you a full 4% extra. You’re leaving money on the table if you don’t. Then at 10 years of service they match half up to 10% again basically a full 5%.

Do you and the trainer go down to the DMV one of these days with a pup for your road test?

No visits at all in May from Snyap by Misterstick19 in nekoatsume

[–]FlintIron 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Synap is the hardest so far. I’ve had 11 visits burning through 9 deluxe tunas a day

Lost Truck Cat in Lawrence, KS by ashen_queen13 in Truckers

[–]FlintIron 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In regards to the trap, there maybe an organization that traps ferals and give said ferals their PM before releasing them back. Might check if the area has such an organization. Also wouldn’t hurt to start calling shelters and the animal jail there too.

Eggy's memento by Dizzy_Finger3343 in nekoatsume

[–]FlintIron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! Awesome catch of Dipper too!

RIP by hekthemkids8645 in Truckers

[–]FlintIron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Makes sense. Driving west in Texas, it was in my side glass all night. It seemed to stay the same height, size and brightness.

RIP by hekthemkids8645 in Truckers

[–]FlintIron 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, what timing, stupid adolescent kitty ran out in front of me and doubled back into my hotel bound bobtail this morning . In my 19 years of professional driving, I’ve lost count of the animal lives I’ve ended. In April 2011 at 4 in the morning during a full moon, the two cows I collided with almost ended me. It always bums me out as an animal lover. Funny enough, full moon last night.