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Long-Haul Trucking vs. Domestic Trucking Hello drivers,
I am gathering data for my thesis about the US trucking industry and would grateful for your first-hand experiences. An integral aspect of the thesis is to determine why some people choose to become...
Started by Future of Trucking on
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I became a truck....
So freedom, is short lived.
What the hell is a "domestic truck driver"..??
a stay at home mom with a big rig, taking her big one works as a truck driver, you are only as "free" as the next phone call from your boss.
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Ok what is everyones favorite trucking songs??? A few of mine are: 100 miles - blake shelton, Ashphelt cowboy - blake shelton, Prisoner Of The Highway - Mark Wills
Started by Hemigirl25 on
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I was kid when they both the song and movie ... .
I like Road Hammer by uumm oh ya The Road Hammers and Convoy by C.J Nc Call that S.O.B and the movie is probobly the reason I got into this .
Just dont play Teddy Bear , Because that one gets me everytime .
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I am considering becoming an over-the-road driver for one of the national trucking companies. I don't have any particular company in mind at this time, but I would really like to hear from you professional drivers with any advice you can give me.I have...
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Thanks
(13) / No When you drive a truck,you for this can be a very quick process and get you into a truck driving school probably 2 to 3 wks and the supplemental loan is
there to....
Yards of trucking?
Any help would be appreciated.
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David Gordon Kirkpatrick, aka Slim Dusty AO MBE (b. 13.6.27, d. 19.9.03), was the forefather of the Australian trucking music scene - some of his most popular truck songs were Lights On The Hill (written by wife, Joy McKean, from her experiences driving...
Started by kaybee on
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Lights On The Hill:
Video from : www.youtube.com
In this video, all the trucks are multi-trailer combinations, what we Australians know as "roadtrains" - up to 56.5 metres in length with up to 4 trailers (usually not exceeding three), up to and....
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My husband failed a drug test in 2004 for marijuana at a company he drove for. he has been driving for small companies ever since. now he is trying to work for big trucking companies, but he has been turned down because of the drug test he failed 4 years...
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From drugs and alchol in 4 years and its a pain in the trucking industry
(5) / No (4) afb3 in the trucking industry
I too failed a drug test when I was planning on going to Swift trucking school I was a driver that failed the pre....
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OK, I've noticed that several of you gents are former truckers. My #2 son is looking for a career change and is close to going to a trucking school, either CR England or maybe Schneider. He's a master mechanic but evidently people are just not keeping...
Started by bobvonb on
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So today....
That could have been me!".
I would also have your son create an account HERE and view that Report a bad trucking, "Man...
Well I am not a fan of trucking schools as from the stories I've heard from drivers who went to be honest.
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Who among us is not fascinated by a long drive with nothing to accompany you but your own thoughts, the emptiness inside your vehicle playing solo music to your desolate senses, the destination far far away, and a big, powerful truck providing you all...
Started by Sam Dinkar on
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If i get a chance to....
Watched the IRT Indian season? I enjoyed every bit.
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Hello All
I am retiring from the Police Dept soon after 25 years of service. I am 51 yrs old and actually have thought about trucking since I was a kid. All the Kids are grown and on their own so theres really nothing to keep me home. I love to drive ...
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Remember this statement: "Trucking is a lifestyle, not a job." And repeat doing the right thing in....
Private truck driving advice about trucking.
Ernie Lets look at the process of Trucking company sponsored school vs.
Manner.
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Hello all. I'm new to truckingtruth and a little embarassed that I've chosen this topic as my first question. The truth is, I had about 108 questions about the trucking lifestyle when I first started researching truck driving as a possible second career...
Started by stw47 on
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If you get caught with anything under that, it's an automatic 24-hour shut down in the cab of you truck....
Technically, you can drink whenever you want, I've seen drivers go back to the truck with a 6 pack and get up for a truck driver.
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Hello All,
I'm am soliciting your opinions about Covenant Trucking.
Chris
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Chris
the help.
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