Profile For Kip Brown (aka Six)

USXpress and Werner only do **** test.

Well I'm on my way back to Werner to try out some team driving. They have a $7500 bonus for teams that you split. Extra money never hurts. Not sure when I'll be back on here but everyone stay safe out there!

Six

So I was given a driver portal log in from Werner to read through pre-orientation information, forms to fill out, benefits, etc. Also gives you the company polices, handbook, etc.

They have a list of immediate terminable offenses and one was a NO U turn policy? Can someone give me some insight on this? I don't recall reading anything that says its illegal for 18 wheelers to make this maneuver unless there is signage stating it.

Is this just considered a dangerous/ safety issue? I know you can't just whip a u turn anywhere.

I drive for Werner and it's true. If you get caught doing a U-turn you're done. They are pretty strict with safety. You also can't park on the side of the road or anywhere besides a truck stop, rest area, or terminal. Makes it a pain when you're running out of time on the clock and you can't find a spot to park..

Normally yes. But in Illinois you can't transfer you have to re-take all tests.

Is it true that if I go to an out of state school for Company Sponsored training that I can't transfer the permit over all because I live in Illinois.

I have my CDL in Ohio but live in Chicago now. Most states you can transfer but Illinois you have to re-take everything, written test, maneuvers, and driving test. You know Illinois, I'm sure it's about money.

Welcome back... BTW someone stole the deck off your trailer.... Maybe you already caught it on your post trip...

Maybe it's late but you lost me.. lol

A lot of it is nerves too. If you learn to relax it will come to you. It will eventually just click and you'll be fine. Soon you'll be thinking this shifting stuff is easy and fun. 6th gear is always you save your ass gear.

I know what happens in most cases like this. If your trainer needs to drop you off for any reason they usually route you to a terminal and put you up in a hotel until a new trainer is available, which should take a week or less. That just doesn't sound right that they would send you home and not get you right on another truck ASAP.

That is the same place. You can only go in the one way, and they don't want you to u-turn. I actually saw a cop come in and catch a guy that had turned left in there while I was waiting to bobtail out. It's over by the Home Depot distribution center. The GPS had me out in the middle of nowhere, saying the empty field was my destination. And, it's a long walk to get the restroom key and back if you need it lol.

I run over to that area quite a bit sometimes.

Union Pacific Global 4.. yeah only one way in and I came from the other direction.. you can't turn around anywhere. It's by BNSF Logistics..

Great examples. I like to stick to a routine and never deviate from it. The easiest way to make mistakes is when you're in a hurry or to tired. I always double check everything with a walk around once I'm ready to roll.