https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/life-as-a-trucker-blog.html keep up with new content and questions about trucking life, trucking jobs, and trucking schools. en-us trucking life Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:48:59 -0400 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:48:59 -0400 lifeasatrucker.com https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/tractor-and-trailer-btw-training-only.html064fdd179d30efd623d0d9edf13cbfd7Chicago Illinois Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:48:33 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/looking-for-semi-with-sleeper.html3ee5c94b1f8ffc98defb54c4a3274154Hello, I’m looking for a good sleeper. I’m willing to barter Residential/commercial moving and logistics services Call with questions or proposals Mon, 4 Sep 2023 16:26:25 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/rent-your-semi-to-my-school-for-a-flat-monthly-or-weekly-or-daily-fee.htmldacb7d946dfbdb3eb107a86a219c9dfaOmaha, NE Council Bluffs, IA Cheyenne, WY Chicago, IL Looking for owner operators willing to rent semi tractor or tractor and trailer or train students Fri, 1 Sep 2023 13:59:31 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/sap-information-in-depth-companies-that-will-hire-sap-drivers.html106690fb5315d8d2034b27edd01fbaceI am a recruiter and former driver of 17 years (good ole days of trucking 1986 - 2000) And things that had to do with drug use didn't come up very often Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:15:00 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/need-training-and-truck-in-the-same-day-for-cdl-test.html2d9125aee9fa6352f9efe366af6378cbMy name is Eli I'm a female live in Phenix city AL but willing to travel to any city within AL. I have a CDL-A permit along with DOT medical card. Looking Mon, 21 Aug 2023 10:11:58 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/looking-for-loads-in-east-texas.htmld0ff3d05872012328b37a8d332f7bd47I haul grain, corn, beans, milo, molasses & grass. I currently have 2 trucks and am looking for loads in South Texas. Please call Dustin Popp at (979) Sun, 20 Aug 2023 00:10:52 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/need-ride-to-the-bay-area-from-reno-nv.htmlce14141c2d96787ae9f002ee4b931848I need a ride preferably from a trucker because truckers are the only people I can trust for rides! Looking to ride to bay area from Reno area within the Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:49:27 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/trying-to-get-my-foot-in-the-door.html07de035edc69eaf0e3c9f08431047d1cJust got my cdl class a very hard to find someone to let me in the door. I’m willing to do team driving otr it doesn’t matter I just need a chance to prove Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:43:35 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/10-years-experience-but-havent-driven-or-worked-in-3-years.html5a417aa10937605df93971d07b5088a2I am a former Line Haul Truck Driver with 10 years overall driving experience. Shortly after the pandemic hit I took 3 years off to care for sickly elderly Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:28:48 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/flashed-by-a-electronic-tablet.html5796191ac2c8d673e437929883b5ca16Has anyone else actually been flashed by someone on the interstate with a tablet or phone? Sun, 13 Aug 2023 14:02:01 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/i-owe-the-company-im-leased-on-to-money-what-happens-if-i-leave.htmladfae8d15aa479eed0030fab2af74a40I am an owner/operator leased on to a company that I owe money to for repairs. I have been having large deductions taken from my settlements for 10 months Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:19:44 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/need-manual-semi-truck-trailer-rental-and-practice.htmlbb480889c1eb78f4917fd175d6224395I have recently completed my 160 hours of training and I am needing to complete my pre-trip and skills at DMV. I am needing some practice time with/in Tue, 8 Aug 2023 22:51:58 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/negotiating-freight-rates-with-brokers.html6cfe235c155bdf77fcb396ec25573affHere's how to negotiate freight rates with a broker for new owner operators to get the most money. Sun, 6 Aug 2023 15:02:10 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/who-has-worse-driving-habits-truckers-or-four-wheelers.html9e739c051e22c61bea301bd22732a865Somebody tell me, do these trucking companies tell new drivers to drive in the middle lane no matter what? lol, cause i see it a lot from the large carriers Thu, 3 Aug 2023 21:26:02 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/is-it-normal-to-not-talk-the-entire-time-hes-otr.html25fd713925a89fef467ec26327b06db4Been married 10 years, we have 2 kids. Hubs has always been a driver, but was local for many years, with awful hours. So OTR driving actually gave us back Wed, 2 Aug 2023 21:45:22 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/southcarolinatrucking.html834921bc7a8d814862e6878c9bd7cbfa South Carolina trucking jobs are hiring drivers for local, regional and long haul positions. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:41:32 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/flatbed-equipmenttarps-for-sale.html4419c3f1a382fa48c18d2ce60040a7e9I have used but like new flatbed equipment for sale over three thousand dollars worth of equipment plus two tarps Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:28:26 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/cdl-school-graduate.htmldb64e9815eea69fa5262edc4f34b868eare there companies in Springfield Missouri that will hire cdl school grades Sat, 22 Jul 2023 12:36:17 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/need-semi-truck-rental-and-practice-in-atlanta.html5a07bb4f964b8b6990bb77b886908990 Looking to rent a truck to get my cdl license. I am located in georgia. Looked everywhere but can't find where to rent one. .. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:08:02 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/trucking-career-questions.htmlfc949ba932549a5afd1fca35032ac4efTrucking questions and answers related to the job and life on the road as a trucker. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:45:50 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/trucking-and-sex-life.html13a5a1f98736bc18b853c8e3fc95133a6yrs married husband comes home every 2 to 3 weeks. We try to have sex only 1 time and his penis goes limp fast, He has a hard time. But I have to be Sat, 15 Jul 2023 16:45:30 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/choosing-loads.html7ef34eea3f3b3f62fb97db66fff1f464Learn how to choose your loads wisely to help you avoid cheap freight. There's a lot to consider and this will be your cheat sheet. Especially if you're a new owner operator. Sat, 15 Jul 2023 15:27:12 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/north-carolina-driver-out-of-the-truck-since-2016.htmld1fc4c5a6a5344b874f9245e71d754bbBeen out of a truck since 2016. Looking to get back on the road. Drove OTR from 1992-2016 all 48 states pulling van/reefer units. Sat, 8 Jul 2023 22:45:29 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/what-division-can-a-driver-get-the-most-miles-at-prime-inc.htmld4511dfd6186001a94d202d86bafd96fI'm a 23 year old man with no kids, no wife, no house, nothing. OTR trucking is perfect. No home time.. no problem. More money for me. What division Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:50:02 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/trucker-husband-is-texting-other-women-on-the-road.html2847af48c2fd79940f822b70c1c77e2eI often find my husband texting different women in cities near or where he is driving. The amount of websites and how easy to have access any time or day. Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:29:38 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/best-state-to-drive-trucks-in-and-not-texas.html60441b89529a1fa3d35d8b70dc7c5777I want to drive trucks but I want to move out of Texas so I thinking about California Florida Atlanta New York So tell me where is one of the best place Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:48:54 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/how-is-cr-england-logistics-to-work-for.html1ce0677a39f0a8e05fc6f244c13ed747I wanna no if there is someone who has been a driver there. I will work for years, or as a stepping stone to get my OTR experience? I start orientation Tue, 27 Jun 2023 22:36:03 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/if-im-depressed-or-receiving-treatment-for-depression-can-i-drive-an-18-wheeler.html9bb5c894ddade4e29408a1fb7e7ab2a6I've not been feeling like my old self for awhile. I'm wondering if I'm depressed or in a rut. I just can't mentally get out of it on my own. I'm considering Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:22:37 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/will-driving-without-insurance-keep-me-from-getting-a-trucking-job.htmlf517eb020f07a6ec3422ea354f6e9dd0Hello my name is Terry, A couple of months ago, I was caught driving without insurance on my minivan on a Saturday. I live in Windsor Ontario and have Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:56:38 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/have-a-cdl-not-driven-since-early-93-would-like-to-get-back-otr-have-felony-from-04-any-ideas-or-hope-to-share-along-these-lines.htmlb1f698a4d83ae2f99c8b393ab60af011I have about 4 years OTR with JB Hunt at first then CFI. I have a felony conviction from 2004 for meth, but have been clean as can be since that day of Mon, 26 Jun 2023 07:53:30 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/i-want-to-start-a-small-trucking-co-but-dont-have-funds.html0b05ed791f41e8a6bfa0a035713da56dI want to start a small trucking co but don't have funds which I'm trying to get a grant but to many run arounds. What should I do? Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:40:44 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/would-i-have-to-go-to-a-cdl-school-to-get-a-class-c-for-just-operation-of-air-brakes.htmld604ce6c8008963603d419e5c274b936I am planning on becoming a tow truck operator in southern Illinois and besides needing a class c non cdl the insurance also needs for new drivers to have Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:05:24 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/can-my-trucking-company-use-my-vacation-pay-for-days-off-without-my-permission.html2179d08cc7d00361efe65b5dd1582e2bI took days off from work and my company has a policy that they have to pay use for any day we call of, so they used my vacation time to pay me. Is that Sat, 17 Jun 2023 19:57:17 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/how-do-i-change-my-ac-filter-on-my-freightliner.htmle630d42e028476a7b78f13083feccc95I see its under the hood on the firewall passenger side. It has wire clamps and hex head screws. whats the proper procedure to remove and clean this filter Sat, 17 Jun 2023 18:54:11 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/what-trucking-company-will-hire-me-if-ive-only-held-a-job-for-6-9-months.htmla2068c55557082bc7b7106866f7d4fd4I just graduated and have a class @ cdl but I dont have a steadily job history who will hire me Sat, 17 Jun 2023 18:45:21 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/has-anyone-ever-driven-for-wolfe-trucking-out-of-van-nuys-ca.html1fb74357a9a4243f658a7049f8bbb5caLooking for info about Wolfe Trucking in Van Nuys ca. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:02:16 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/im-buying-a-1995-peterbilt-truck-thats-in-operation-right-now-what-should-i-do-to-put-every-thing-in-my-name-and-start-driving-i-am-a-truck-driver.htmld66846241b1645cc69667ef8ee12772bIm buying a 1995 peterbilt that is in operation right now, i am a truck driver and i want to own my own truck,What should be done to put it in my companys Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:48:55 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/how-is-honey-transport-to-work-forare-they-a-good-company.htmle8e1e8fdc367d250d392129b19d9bdecI'm considering going to work for honey transport and would like some info about them. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 15:40:41 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/to-whom-do-i-report-a-stolen-trailer.html7a5c9d2142d4a3347734682965533c21I had a driver who worked for me for just a few months. The truck the driver drove was not registered in my name but in my business partner name, which Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:37:49 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/how-to-become-a-trucker.html71f7d1d87d61ff803f44d0dbd872e7a8First you have to step back from your situation and look at it from a birds eye view. Some things to consider are below.... Does anyone need you at Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:22:57 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/how-many-traffic-tickets-can-i-have-and-still-get-a-trucking-job.htmlac3fb6bef88ec40a05d7222a3dee8a31So I want to know how many tickets I can have and still get into a trucking career. I have 1 violation for a U turn in business district of Los Angeles Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:50:01 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/afraid-of-becoming-a-trucker.html01f8dd0c9397804f172514ea519348a9 hi everyone, i always love/dream to drive a tractor trailer in the states. i live in pennsylvania 9 years ago and move back to puerto rico(usa). Tue, 13 Jun 2023 20:40:34 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/should-backing-into-a-fence-count-against-me-as-an-accident.html5ed4fa196da73881a659b2f641293009Early one morning, during a heavy rain, I backed up against a chain link fence at the drop. there was zero damage to both fence and trailer. i have since Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:28:56 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/is-prime-inc-truck-driving-school-a-good-way-to-get-cdl.html214c249451961638cf41a5f7583a6aa6ok i put in for prime inc school in spring field Missouri and they called me back and told me that every thing was good and they was going to pay for my Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:23:42 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/how-is-melton-truck-lines.htmlbeb4145aa1d7470d791f117dd9af3148I'm going to Melton next month. I would like to know how the orientation is? I have over 3yrs of Stepdeck experience. Do the make you pay for your physical Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:20:47 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/truck-sales-that-will-take-5000-to-17000-for-down-payment.htmlf8938e81a56c3f7418264e2e7bb9663bHi, Forum... Do anybody know of Truck sales companies that's asking for a reasonable down- payment...2016/23 $5000 to $17,000 down? Volvo or Kw's Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:06:44 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/is-there-more-freedom-and-control-as-an-owner-operator-vs-company-driver.html51ab5d74b41e905c9dd8bce48204086eAT THE END OF THE DAY, IT LOOKS LIKE AN Owner/Op WILL MAKE THE SAME IS A COMPANY DRIVER. I STILL THINK THAT THE BETTER WAY TO GO IS BEING AN O.O. BECAUSE Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:43:57 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/how-can-i-get-a-job-driving-only-in-the-state-of-texas-and-im-a-recent-cdl-school-graduate1.htmlf9830c4248e87748d2270f1133acf052I am trying to find a truck driving job driving all of Texas because I can not leave the state. On parole. One year remaining. This happened 19years ago. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:36:23 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/nurturing-relationships.htmld7476bab605608c2ebe24b3cb1609e02Tips For Nurturing OTR trucker relationships. Sun, 11 Jun 2023 19:39:57 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com/is-trucking-a-good-career-2023.html83dd51587d919a7263fd8990816048e715 Reasons that trucking makes a great career choice and 5 reasons it does not Sun, 11 Jun 2023 17:26:31 -0400 https://www.lifeasatrucker.com61d74755290a1d89587e21ce990b2969Introduction: In a shocking incident in Philadelphia, a section of Interstate Highway 95 (I-95) has collapsed following a massive truck fire. The collapse has led to the complete shutdown of the highway between the Woodhaven and Aramingo exits. This article aims to provide an overview of the situation and issue a warning to truck drivers and motorists about the current status of the I-95 shutdown in Philadelphia. I-95 Collapse: The Incident: The collapse occurred when a tanker truck caught fire beneath the highway, causing extensive damage. The intense heat and heavy fire underneath the underpass compromised the structural integrity of the road. As a result, a section of northbound I-95 collapsed, while the southbound side was also affected by the intense fire [1][2][3]. Current Status and Impact: At present, the fire is under control, but authorities have warned that the recovery process will require extensive construction work. Both northbound and southbound traffic on I-95 has been halted due to the collapse, causing significant disruptions for commuters and commercial truck drivers. It is important for everyone to be aware of the situation and plan alternate routes to avoid delays and potential hazards. Safety Precautions and Warnings: Avoid the Area: Motorists and truck drivers are strongly advised to avoid the affected area of I-95 in northeast Philadelphia. The highway closure between the Woodhaven and Aramingo exits will likely last for an extended period due to the complex nature of the recovery process. Follow First Responders' Instructions: It is crucial to comply with the directions provided by the first responders on the scene. They are working diligently to manage the situation and ensure public safety. Seek Alternate Routes: If you usually rely on I-95 for your commute or transportation needs, consider finding alternative routes. Consult GPS navigation systems or local traffic updates to plan your journey effectively and minimize inconvenience. Stay Informed: Stay updated on the latest developments regarding the I-95 shutdown in Philadelphia. Monitor local news channels, official announcements, and social media platforms for accurate information and any changes in the situation. Conclusion: The collapse of a section of I-95 in Philadelphia following a truck fire has resulted in the complete shutdown of the highway between the Woodhaven and Aramingo exits. As the recovery process will be lengthy, truck drivers and motorists must exercise caution, avoid the affected area, and seek alternate routes. Stay informed about updates from reliable sources to ensure a safe and efficient travel experience. Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:08:37 -0400