Profile For Jose R.

I have an assigned truck but it’s a day cab I bought the Coleman cooler the one they have at pilots and loves but I found it at walmart for cheaper. I use it to store water bottles so I don’t need to drink so many sodas. But theirs almost no room after storing a pack. So food storing becomes an issue plus it cools by the temp in the truck so food may go bad sometimes if not properly cooled

I got a lil yeti cup that I keep ice in all day for drinks that I store in my bag. I can keep microwavable stuff in the bag and heat it up later. Unfortunately since I'm so new I don't have an assigned truck or route so it's pretty tough right now.

Day cab/no sleeper I work for Estes express and since we only have the day cabs for solo line haul drivers theirs little to new room. And I’m out 5 days home 2 days so I’m trying to find some ideas for healthier eating on the road.

Are you in a dedicated truck? If so, do you have an inverter? If the answer to both is yes, you may have room for a small fridge from Walmart.

I have little to no problems with my iPhone X and the signal I get with Verizon. It can be pricey though depending on carrier.

Hey i was wondering what kinds of phones you OTR drivers are using? More importanty,which network(s)? I need a new phone soon,but also planning to start driving school in next few weeks. With all the stress to get into school lol can u please lend me your advice? Nobody wants to roaming charges all over the country right😂 or maybe thats how it goes, i have no clue! I usually buy unlocked phones, does that work? Is phone company contract better choice? How expensive is it? Does it cost more than being in stationary location; like most normal people😂😉

So I’m curious if their are any other extra board driver from an LTL carrier who run extrabord or don’t have a dedicated home daily route who have advice about meals on the road. We don’t many options and I want to eat healither are their any good fridges that fill in a day can currently have the Coleman cooler for drinks. If so any advice would be helpful wanting to eat healthier.

I have an app on my phone iPhone but I herd androids can get it too if you study your handbook and use this app it’s similar to dmv questions you can pick and choose your location such as California where I’m from Oregon etc and pick your type of license commercial a,b,c etc and in California it was 85% similar to the test at the dmv good luck it’s called DMVGenie

Good day to everyone and thanks in advance for any feedback.

I went to take my written test for Commercial Learners Permit knowing that I had studied my ASS off for the previous week.

When I sat down, I was confident. The first session was "General Knowledge" and I had to get 14 of 20 questions right. The test was finished 13 questions into it! I had failed before even finishing the test!!!

The reason is...I had to guess at every question I had. I hadn't seen any of these questions in my study sessions. WHERE THE HELL did they come from?

I was asked things along the lines of (and using my best recollection): --- What is the color of the flag used to tow any vehicle with a yellow rope/strap? --- What is the minimum height of reflectors used on flatbed trailers? --- What is the minimum clearance of mudflaps above the ground? --- What cannot be legally used on highways? a) more than 2 mud grip tires, b) chains c)??? d)??? --- What is the main safety check before deeming a bus safe to travel? --- When hauling long cargo, what must be attached to the back of the longest extension? a) red flag b) red reflectors c)??? d)???

That's 6 of the 7 that I got wrong and totally guessed on all of them.

I searched everywhere on TT and even the online course I received from Swift and nowhere did I find any of these questions.

Again, thank you so much for any advice.

Best regards,

AL

So I’m planning to put in a formal two week notice to my current employer (Prime) due to me getting another job with another company who has a given me a job offer which pays a lot better running 5 days a week and two days off at home. Has anyone ever did this at Prime. I herd their is a cleaning fee of 250$ for a truck return. What other expenses do I look for. No damage to truck same as I brought it in. Also I’ve never taken a sick day/vacation since being here 14 months do they pay those out etc??

Thanks for the response and I’ve tried to turn it on using the power button and no luck. I’ve called RA for help but they told me to just buy a new one. That prime doesn’t replace. I’m not sure if I worded my question correctly. Or if they understood me by my discreption. So imma call Springfield to see what they say.

Dumb question but did you try the on/off switch? Mine just gets tired and shuts itself off once in a blue moon.

Beyond that, it may have just kicked the can. The parts shop at Sprimo is littered with a pile of junk ones on the floor. Give them a call. They'll help you troubleshoot it.

So my company truck at prime is equipped with an inverter and I noticed that it won’t turn on and I’ve checked the fuses for any blown fuse no luck anything I can do on my side to check on the issue ? This happened after using a small grill to cook.

Is their a such thing as overly cautious because some people may have a different perspective like a sharp curve saying trucks 40 mph I usually take 30-35 max if it isn’t to sharp I see others take curves at or above the posted limits sometimes? Opinion?

T: Tenacity
O: Open Minded
P: Patient

T: Tactful
I: Independent
E: Extrovert
R: Respectful

D: Determined
R: Road worthy
I: Intelligent
V: Very Safe
E: Extremely Cautious
R: Repetition

I tried there to come up with words or groups of words that fit each letter in the phrase Top Tier Driver. I hope I did good here. If yall can think of somethin better than what I have please put it in here. 😁

Thank you for this answer my main concern is just managing to progress in my driving career I want to pull doubles because I’ve known two people who’ve told me that you can make a good living pulling doubles and triples but just like any other division their are obstacles. I’m just at a point where I’m considering what’s best for me. Keep in mind I’m only 22 so I want to be somewhere I can make more miles and money wise because I want to help my parents and family back in CA. Home time isn’t to much a concern I’m not married or have kids at this point I’m just trying to figure out where I can move forward and help more back home even if it’s otr right now. I don’t usually go home for 6-7 weeks at a time. But don’t get me wrong Prime is Great I love Prime been best decision I’ve made when looking for company sponsored schools.

Jose, you need to decide what is best for you. some people want more money, others want home time. some want freedom like OTR and others want dedicated. so its hard for us to tell you what is best. we will all have different answers.

i would absolutely hate dedicated, i know it. but i also do want more time off...so i sorta compromise from time to time and take 34 breaks at a hotel at the terminal or at tourist spots.

for me, not having the over head of a home and utilities allowed me to pay debts and bank money, plus splurge a little from time to time. other people need that extra income for home expenses and family.

what do you want and need? keep in mind that every company or position will have its own unique challenges.

you said you would like to pull doubles but why? cause they look cool, or cause you like the way the runs are? have you taken a good look at the winter highways....sprinkled all over them are doubles. im not saying dont go for it, but just like the tanker surge, you need to respect and understand the challenges. good luck!