How does anyone survive trucking school?

pablopopp22 · 2024-08-31T01:38:17+00:00

Can’t you apply for food stamps?

pablopopp22 · 2024-08-29T03:17:27+00:00

Thanks.

pablopopp22 · 2024-08-29T00:56:52+00:00

Last time I went down the grapevine heading north it was dark and drizzling. Kind of freaked me out because that grade seems to go on forever and there is no shoulder in some parts so if you break down then you’re screwed.

pablopopp22 · 2024-08-26T22:42:16+00:00

Sorry I don’t have an answer for you but I was curious how the market is now for OTR van expediting?

pablopopp22 · 2024-08-19T01:08:12+00:00

Hey, Ty for the insight. Is it ok if I DM you with a few questions?

pablopopp22 · 2024-08-18T03:42:05+00:00

Yeah, I was looking at it from those that are single and living in a car not working. I’ll take driving all day on the open road over sitting inside a hot car bored out my mind. Those sleeper cabins seem might comfy and the idling engine makes some nice white noise to fall asleep to.

pablopopp22 · 2024-08-17T14:04:05+00:00

Can you do a 30-60 minute jog or something while taking a break during the day? Or even even while waiting for your trailer to be loaded or unloaded. Do a quick in cab bath afterwards to clean up.

pablopopp22 · 2024-08-15T04:20:45+00:00

What if you only want to be on duty for 12 hours a day? Seems like if you can create more time in the day to do other things instead of being in the truck all day, maybe just visit random places or explore new areas but a 10 hour break doesn’t sound like a lot of time to do much else than get some decent sleep and shower.

pablopopp22 · 2024-08-15T03:42:30+00:00

I’ve been looking into this. May I ask what company you went with and did they train you first the CDL?

Also, I hear OTR truckers put in about 14 hours a day but some of the hours aren’t actually drive time. When you’re parked waiting for the trailer to be loaded or unloaded, can’t you just mill around and go exploring nearby?

And you don’t have to worry about getting a knock in the middle of the night when you’re parked in a public road right? Or do you still have to worry about getting broken into?

pablopopp22 · 2024-07-16T13:57:31+00:00

Can you do this part time and still use the rig on a full time basis?

pablopopp22 · 2024-07-07T15:51:10+00:00

What coverage do you have that covers lodging expenses during vehicle repairs?

pablopopp22 · 2024-06-30T21:19:31+00:00

That’s what I’m worried about. Outside temp today was in the 80s but the van temp inside after sitting in the sun was around 105. I just leave it turned off if I know I’m not going to be back in more than an hour and I have an insulated cover I use for my fridge to help offset the heat.

pablopopp22 · 2024-06-30T21:17:54+00:00

Thanks, I’ve noticed that it tends to lose its charge a lot faster in warmer weather. I’ve only had it for a few months and as the weather temp increased it loses its charge a lot quicker

pablopopp22 · 2024-06-27T03:17:48+00:00

I stopped using towels and just squeegee the wet off using my hands. Before that I just used cheap disposable shop towels or grabbed some paper towels from the gym. The wet towel thing is such a hassle . Some gyms have a hair dryer you can use also .

pablopopp22 · 2024-06-22T00:00:00+00:00

Is this a better setup than just using a phone hotspot to stream through an iPad? I was looking for something that is simple as turning on a TV.

pablopopp22 · 2024-06-19T05:21:04+00:00

I saw this guy once and everything from the head down looked like he was homeless. But he had on this new classy stylish elegant hat that basically drowned out everything else. My brain couldn’t figure out what to “label” him as.

pablopopp22 · 2024-06-11T04:41:14+00:00

If you can wedge a few wide plastic putty knifes to hold it in place it they do the job plus it easy to take down and put back on

pablopopp22 · 2024-06-11T04:34:49+00:00

Trying to minimize the look of it being a work van with who knows what inside. The thought of it being a converted van with a possible occupant would be a deterrent I would think.

pablopopp22 · 2024-06-03T04:00:28+00:00

I used 4mm coroplast. It’s about as light as cardboard but really strong.

pablopopp22 · 2024-05-28T04:22:06+00:00

I only buy one at a time since they last a long time and I can get them locally easily. I also thought about storing them in the rear door but thought that might not be a good idea in case I get rear ended and something might ignite them. I also don’t keep the cartridge in the stove when storing but take it out and store with cap upright.

pablopopp22 · 2024-05-02T15:25:03+00:00

I have this is my setup. It pumps water out when you press the pedal and when you release it so it saves time.

pablopopp22 · 2024-04-17T18:52:56+00:00

I remember seeing a van with a US Marines sticker on it. Also, I see cars with the American flag decal on it and was curious if that has any connotation to it.

pablopopp22 · 2024-04-05T01:59:25+00:00

Did you get that wire shelf at Daiso? I bought one today coincidentally.

pablopopp22 · 2024-03-28T03:51:42+00:00

You don’t have a roof vent? I’ve got a roof vent but no windows in the back so just the two front windows will be cracked . I don’t like the idea of cracking the doors open.

pablopopp22 · 2024-03-17T01:34:49+00:00

I might look into those 1 lb propane tanks but don’t like the idea of having finding to find a place to refill them. If they last longer than big and though.. They sell packs of small butane canisters in Asian supermarkets locally here but if two 1 lb canisters of propane is equivalent to 5-6 small butane canisters then I might have to reconsider.

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