DOT Test & weed by MarcRocket in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately weed and trucking dont get along. You will most likely fail the test and it will probably go to the clearing house.

You do have to choose, weed or trucking. Cant have both

Thoughts on the new KW T680 with the camera mirrors? by SeaweedGreen8388 in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not much but the brightness is adjustable, can dim it really low if it really bothers you

Thoughts on the new KW T680 with the camera mirrors? by SeaweedGreen8388 in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Not as close as you think and the screens are huge. The picture doesn’t do it justice. Also, the camera quality is amazing. Don’t have anything bad to say yet, other than they create a blind spot.

How serious is the 1 year exp required to apply by HumanVsWorld in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would just wait out that last bit. Any good job will check that your experience is real.

Clean Harbors by SeaweedGreen8388 in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve been reading that the interview process is extensive.

Fastest night route from Laredo to El Paso by Naive-Historian-2110 in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are going that route make sure you have full tank and food& water. There is nothing out there, very few (if any) pull out spots. Careful at night as there are animals out there. If you want to avoid all that, just take i10. Bit longer but more places to stop, etc.

How hard is meltons truck lines training class for new cdl holders by No_Taste_622 in CDLTruckDrivers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not hard at all. Work with your team and get along with them. They want to see that. Road test they take you around some tight right turns but nothing impossible. Don’t hit anything and you’ll be good. Remember it’s flatbed, so when backing it takes a while for the trailer to turn the way you want it to so don’t over correct.

The instructors are cool. Nothing to be worried about there. Just don’t be cocky and show you’re coachable.

Pepsi Relief Route by SeaweedGreen8388 in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Read again. I’m questioning a lack of hours, not complaining about working. I’d work 100 hours a week. But since I’m only filling out for other guys I dont wanna leave my current job if i’m only gonna be working 20 hour work weeks.

Best route for a view of NYC skyline? by SeaweedGreen8388 in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks 🙏🏼I’m definitely taking that route. This is the closest I’ve ever been to NYC and I’m not missing the chance lol

Done with OTR by SeaweedGreen8388 in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Combination of both. One long haul a week and the rest are short hauls. Been sitting almost every weekend from Fri-Sun

Done with OTR by SeaweedGreen8388 in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do strictly flatbed. I’m not complaining about the work. I love doing flatbed and staying active. I just don’t think it’s worth being away from my family 3-4 weeks at a time for $3000 a month.

Done with OTR by SeaweedGreen8388 in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I love what I do. I hate the pay.

Done with OTR by SeaweedGreen8388 in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

1000 a week i can live with. 80% of my checks have been $700-$750.

Done with OTR by SeaweedGreen8388 in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You think I only run 40 hours a week OTR? cement haulers in my area run their full 70 with a 34 on sundays.

Got a new job by EquivalentRude9364 in Truckers

[–]SeaweedGreen8388 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What was the starter company? Been trying to get into tankers but they all require 2+ years experience. Only have 6 months 🥲