Profile For Eric

Thank you for the replies. The whole clock managing topic I really need to study up on. I’m just on the short haul exception. Care to explain recaps? Split sleeper and clock management in general? Thanks

I’m considering OTR in 6-12 months. I’m divorced, my youngest is very independent and can’t wait to get his license in 6 months which means I will see him less and less. I have a house and frankly just tired of all the living expenses. I could sell it and come out with quite a bit of equity. I make good money (36 per hour) but living expenses are eating that up anyways. I’m 52 years old and need to really start saving more for retirement. I have 4 years experience LTL P&D but know nothing about OTR. I do know how to hustle though. Of course I’m wondering what it pays low to high, what the lifestyle is like, You drivers that live on the road, what do you put for your home address? Because I’m concerned if I used a P.O. Box would it affect my background check for Hazmat? I want to keep it whether I’m using it or not. please fill me in. Also not interested in being an owner operator. Thank you

Hello, question for you drivers that have been at it for a very long time or those drivers who are really “into” backing.

I’ve been class A licensed for almost 2 1/2 years and been doing LTL P&D most of that time. I sucked at backing at first, now I’m plenty competent and extremely safety minded. Despite the fact that I back all day long, I feel like my backing has hit a plateau. I see older guys in their 60’s or older just pop right into docks sight side or blindside. Sometimes I wait too long to get the tractor back in front of the trailer and I have trouble squaring to the pads on a 45 or 90 if there are no paint lines. Any advice on getting to the next level?? And do you experienced vets set up a 45 tractor trailer straight in line with each other or slightly angled?

Hoping to get and apply your wisdom.

Thanks!

Insurance, paperwork, IFTA, what is Correct load strapping? My logs.

They gave me that. Magnum. Thanks

Also I’m doing Hazmat and securing it, using the placards I’m endorsed but need to learn more. A lot more. Thanks for your replies.

Yes I’m a company LTL driver. Thanks

Hi everyone, I’m a few months licensed driving local LTL. I really need a better understanding of what I need to do to stay DOT compliant. I’ve been reading up on it but so much is written about it. Is there some kind of basic check list out there I can print? Thank you.

How long did it take you long timer’s to get really good at backing??? I either set up incorrectly or time it wrong, don’t leave enough room, my trainer is frustrated I think. Thank you

A week ago I asked about paid training vs school. This is a different question thanks.