Profile For Philly Boy

My company put me in an automatic about 3 months ago and at first I hated it . Until I had to go across the George Washington Bridge and drive through New York. I know how to float gears but the automatic makes it so much easier when driving through areas of high traffic and congestion. But it’s an obvious thing though these automatics like it or not there here to stay . It is a different drive but it’s just a matter of getting used to it. And on the subject of driving a manual is a skill well my opinion it’s a matter of having coordination not so much of a skill . That’s just my opinion.

Hey Dave thank for that information. You must definitely brought up a quite a few things that I did not take into consideration and it’s much appreciated. Thank you.

I didn’t know that it was illegal. I was trying to figure out for myself it was just really with the headache or not . My last career , a barber, was all 1099 and I do understand the headache of balancing your books and keep all receipts I just know that trucking and barbering are totally different. I’m gonna look into the illegal part if that’s the case then screw that I’ll stay where I’m at.

I’m looking for everyone’s input on either staying a company driver and getting w2 for taxes or working for an independent company and making more money per mile but you would have to do 1099 at the end of the year .

Thank you

As of today it makes a year I've been driving and I've done it with the same company, swift . Man let me tell you have I learned a lot . My first month out solo I had a backing accident and then on my third month I got towed. Well did I learn quickly about the importance of GOAL get out and look . Taking your time and trying not to panic or stress out when you did something wrong. And then followed by the importance of reading all signs not just speed limit or height restrictions parking lot signs. Again man did I learn quickly the importance of reading all signs and it doesn't hurt to ask if it's ok to park overnight in certain parking lots you'd be surprise just ask nicely and being respectful of there property comes a long way some places even gave me permanent parking permits. And that drive cam I got to admit I really don't like it but it has showed me how to be safe driver . I got called in for drive came I would say at least once a month for about six months straight . Mostly for self coaching . Then finally I said I'm sick tired of it I'll drive exactly or at least try to like the way they want me to . And I got to admit it's gotten me out of several close calls and I'm a much better driver now . I hear a lot of people complaining about not getting the miles they want before I started driving and a few of my friends that drive gave me the best advice first it was stay with one company for at least a year but the longer the better then it was do not turn anything down because I was new I had to prove myself and to build a good relationship with my dispatcher. That was the best advice ever . I've done all of that and let me tell you I'm making a good buck now I wasn't at first but I am now . It's really important to prove your worth and show your dispatcher that you want to work . I'm happy and excited that I got a year in as a professional driver celebrating rite now by praying that these guys unload my trailer quickly so I can keep on rolling lol . Well anyway I just wanted to brag a little cause I'm happy and looking forward to another year and expecting to learn a lot more in my mind I'm always gonna be a rookie at this and I will never know all there is know about this gig . Everyone out there be safe .

I've been driving now for the same company for a year now and now I'm thinking about trying to get a TWIC card and my hazmats I just want to get people's opinions on the pros and cons of having a hazmat and TWIC card . Thanks

Guys thanks for all the help but i finally figured it it was a bad relay . Thanks

While going through training you'll make mistakes. But when you go solo you'll make all new mistakes. Take your time and learn from your mistakes. Don't let them discourage you.

When use my turn signal it flashes rapidly as if a bulb is out . My 4 ways working normally. I put a new bulb in but it's still not working probably. I looked behind the glove box to see if a fuse maybe bad but I can't find the fuse for the turn signal. Are the fuses for the signal located else where ?