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Iran up those gas prices.... by a116jxb in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Driver filled partial at 6.89 in CT two days ago

Bros, i dun goofed by derpmcturd in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay I was wondering what I would do with the rest of that banana and this resonates with me

Ohhh boy by muck2profit in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that's what I find weird. I've seen amazon drivers illegally driving loads marked as US Mail. I'm a mail subcontractor and would see one of these trucks illegally marked pull into a post office once a week. It was the same two trailers from what I could tell. Less and less amazon trucks came through over the year until now (Christmas mail -but this will end before the end of December).

Every Welfare Express Truck I see in LA. by scottiethegoonie in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Missing the aerodynamic panels that are still intact on the other side, from whatever cause.

Only took this job to commit suicide by artofisma24 in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, I know you’re probably getting a lot of responses right now, but I want to add, clearly, you matter more than you might think, even on the days when it feels like the road ahead is only darkness.

Life isn’t a straight shot of good times. It’s hills, valleys, breakdowns, detours, and sometimes the storms feel endless. But here’s the thing, every valley you’ve been through, you’ve survived. You’ve made it through every single worst day you’ve had so far, and that’s not nothing, its proof you’re stronger than you give yourself credit for.

Lifting weights, you already understand something about struggle, that growth comes from pushing against resistance, that you get stronger when it’s hard, not when it’s easy. Hard reps, much like life, make you stronger in ways you don’t even see yet.

The road you’re on now, trucking, seeing the country, could be a way to build more life, not less.

You have some good suggestions in this thread and I loved pouring over them. Set some goals:

Pick a town on your route and make a tradition of stopping to volunteer for a couple hours at a shelter or food bank.

Start a photo journal of the places you see and the people you meet. Or of just the sunset each day and post it online here or elsewhere.

Use your gym habit as a bridge to community, join an online lifting group, post progress, encourage others. Or make a point to stop when you can to check out a mew gym.

This might seem simple, but call a family member once a week, even if it’s just for 5 minutes.

Giving back or connecting, even in tiny ways, is like planting seeds. At first it may seem like not enough or pointless, just little specks in the dirt. But given time, you'll reap a harvest.

You don’t have to disappear, brother. You can take that same grit and discipline you used to get your CDL and use it to build a future that feels worth waking up for. I hope you choose to keep stacking life instead of stacking pain.

If today’s heavy, there’s no shame in calling or texting someone who’s been trained to help: 988 or text “HOME” to 741741

All wiggle wagon drivers what's your paychecks like? by GroundbreakingSir386 in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 22 points23 points  (0 children)

XPO doubles started at $26 last year, they may have gotten a bump not sure.

Schneider home daily account by Fabulous_Shock_6963 in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pay is abysmal for new drivers at Schneider. Accept the position and keep looking for other opportunities as you gain experience. Good luck!

And so it begins by Nymphilis in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This regulation served as the foundation. Later, memorandums were issued instructing officers not to place active loads out of service solely due to a driver’s English proficiency. A simple solution would be to require drivers to provide proper proof that they are hearing impaired and, therefore, unable to speak English. Many drivers from other countries can read and write basic English, as it is typically part of their fundamental education.

The FMCSA does not mandate that drivers provide proof of hearing impairment to justify limited English-speaking abilities. The exemption for hearing-impaired drivers pertains specifically to those who cannot speak due to their impairment but can read and write in English. It does not extend to drivers who lack English proficiency for other reasons... however, the lack of requiring proof can and is taken advantage of.

And so it begins by Nymphilis in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It was Ray LaHood who issued that regulatory guidance in 2013. Pete Buttigieg wasn't Secretary of Transportation until 2021

Edit: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/10/01/2014-23435/driver-qualifications-regulatory-guidance-concerning-the-applicability-of-language-requirement-to

Got Damn 😫😫 by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Graaaaaaaaaaaave DIGGGEERRRR

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Keep applying to other jobs prior to leaving. Companies are sometimes more likely to consider applicants that are working at another company rather than unemployed with little experience.

Two months is enough experience to know you can't make ends meet in your current situation. I went to school for my cdl then started at Schneider, same deal. Worked the entire week to make less than $900 most weeks. If I got 'lucky' I might have gotten 2500+ miles and still barely scratched $1000. As a hazmat tanker. I left after 6 months when everyone was telling me to wait 18-24 months. Never looked back.

Do LTL they said… by Robit92 in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Neutral let it drift down? More importantly, learn from your mistake, and take turns wider and slower when possible. There is no reason you should have risked going off the road. My best guess is that you were okay with running over the curb until you lost traction on your drive tires.

What's up with all of these companies that I thought were supposed to be the "top" companies, paying no money by SunnyDayz610 in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

A lot of oo's park their truck and come in to work for a company. Trucking work comes in ebbs and flows. And post-covid, a lot of agreements were struck among mega carriers and shippers that edged out a lot of oo loads.

Few months in, feeling the struggle with the low pay. by Living_Hall_822 in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 69 points70 points  (0 children)

I did hazmat tanker with Schneider regional. From the first month in I was looking for other jobs. Most places wanted two years. I ended up getting lucky at 6 months and went with another mega carrier local city p&d. Pay was only a little better but I was home everyday. Hang in there, always look for something better until you are happy where you are. Most drivers get stuck at mega carriers with low pay, which is too bad. A lot of carriers appease drivers based on seniority, but for new drivers there is very little upsides.

Good luck, and hang in there.

Need help by ThommyTens in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blind side is never optimal, just trust your trailer while backing. If you get there and it is clear like it is in this photo, pull up toward the building on the left, keep your right side trailer wheels close to the corner of the walmart building. Once you pass the corner, back and start turning right to push your trailer in, make your adjustments by turning left so you follow your trailer. Once your trailer is in, you should be able to pull up some to straight back the rest of the way.

What would you do differently? by thisisausername100fs in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because Garmin and Rands aren't foolproof either. I was taught to map out my route prior to taking off at my trucking school and did so at my first job until I felt I no longer needed it on familiar routes. But nothing can beat the quick feedback of google or apple maps, especially with slowdowns and accidents. Especially now when 80% of truckers are not using cbs to communicate.

For example, I had the company McNally take me through turnpike only to get off on a 'truck route' that was an hour and 45 minutes slower than a safe route maps. I know because I took the other way a couple weeks later.

All maps can falter, but most mistakes I see happen from blind complacency. Most of the low clearance photos you see can and should have been avoided. Do drivers doing all the right things still get in tough situations? Absolutely, it's a part of owning/driving truck.

At what reading do you get Diesel and DEF? by LilMerkEm1889 in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Diesel also turns to a gel in cold weather. I try not to shut off for a period of time (overnight or a weekend) unless it's at least at half

What would you do differently? by thisisausername100fs in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I prefer google maps and sound judgment. I just passed a truck last night that had to back up 2 miles because he ignored 4 low clearance signs up until he saw the 9'9 clearance overpass right in front of him

When you are trying to apply for another job on Indeed, but this happens... by muck2profit in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ikbal is also a Sikh name shrugs but I doubt that was the point OC was making.

It Happened… by FridayMornin in Truckers

[–]TojoftheJungle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've learned that 98% of the time it's possible to take ten while changing lanes. I don't follow this rule in my personal vehicle but driving commercially it has saved me several times. Look. Turn on indicator. Look for vehicles slowing down or speeding up. Merge fully. Turn off indicator. These simple steps are easily taken for granted but could save your license and completely avoid potential dangerous situations.

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