Embarrassing Question.. LOL... I Pee A LOT
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I mix the apple cider vinegar with honey (which is also good for you)....makes it tolerable...and the porta potty is the ones you can buy at Wally World..they are small, efficient, and better than peein' in a jar...or...for Redgator...a big gulp cup...
I am new to this site, but not to the BIG GULP cup as I used to ride with husband...LOL Don't laugh they work!! 
I am going to be a student for Roehl in Wisconsin starting May 5th...just 2 weeks 2 days left at my under paid factory job and I can hardly wait. Going to be in the National Flatbed curtain side division running all 48 and Canada when its all said and done. Have talked to several of the trainers, all of them men, they have to take a special class if they are to train women and the company doesn't put up with any crap from what other drivers have told me. Couple women drivers say they really had a great experience and no complaints. Always good to hear.
A few years back my husband and I had a really bad experience with CR England and I will steer anyone away from them...it's just not worth the heart ache when you loose everything to their uncaring attitude towards drivers. I'm sure everyone has heard horror stories...but just go to CR England complaints...and you will see the 10,000's similar complaints from them all showing they aren't special. Anyways, enough of that I am really looking forward to this new start!!
Some great advice on here, and as I have 6 months experience living in 'the truck OTR' there are all sorts of help I may be able to bring. The first for you newbies...learn to stay away from truck stop food!! Get a crock pot and learn how to use it. It will save your pants from splitting. As for those that have to pee frequently, start drinking a ton of water now to get your bladder used to it, unless you do have a medical condition it really does help. And every time you do stop even if you don't feel the need to pee...go anyway! Cider vinegar does help as well to keep the pipes clean and your over all health!
And it is true, truck driving can be as good or as bad you want to make it with any company. This time it's all in and success for me!!!
Looking forward to talking to everyone and getting feed back from y'all! Be safe and maybe we will see each other down the road! Have a great night y'all!
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Tracee...good to have you here on TT !!! We are a great bunch...and you can post on any forum on this site !!! Us lady drivers kinda need to iron out some issues that we have that the guys don't ..so Brett was kind enough to give us our own spot !!! We know the guys lurk...but its no different than grade school, and the holes in the walls of the girl's locker room...
You need to get yourself into High Road Training Program, if you haven't already....I think you will breeze thru it...but it will help you alot...
You are welcome to hollar anywhere you feel the need...and we are very glad to have you, your experience, and your imput !!!!
Rhoel sounds like a standup company for women drivers !!! And I share your opinion of CRE....my brother had one of their unfortunate experiences...
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Tracee...good to have you here on TT !!! We are a great bunch...and you can post on any forum on this site !!! Us lady drivers kinda need to iron out some issues that we have that the guys don't ..so Brett was kind enough to give us our own spot !!! We know the guys lurk...but its no different than grade school, and the holes in the walls of the girl's locker room...
Rhoel sounds like a standup company for women drivers !!! And I share your opinion of CRE....my brother had one of their unfortunate experiences...
I am excited to start this new adventure. It is also nice to be able to talk to fellow women who are driving trucks. As it has been said on here, we women do have many more things to deal with than men. We have to be tougher than men, but I 've been doing that for years! LOL
Like Betty Wihte says, "Why does every one say to grow a pair of balls? They are soft and sensitive. Grow a ****** those things can take a pounding!!!" HAHAHAHAHA
Question, is there a way to flag on here so I can keep up with the chit chat ladies???
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
I think its the edit tags thing....I"m not sure...I can put a truck and trailer anywhere...but i"m electronically challenged...lol
Its not the edit tags thingy.....I guess ya just gotta come back in here and read all the ones that are dark blue.....thats what I do...and I"m the moderator !!!! 
Its not the edit tags thingy.....I guess ya just gotta come back in here and read all the ones that are dark blue.....thats what I do...and I"m the moderator !!!!
I am studying with the cdl testing on here and it really does help! I will continue to check on here as I can. Have a great day everyone!!!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Tracee...good to have you here on TT !!! We are a great bunch...and you can post on any forum on this site !!! Us lady drivers kinda need to iron out some issues that we have that the guys don't ..so Brett was kind enough to give us our own spot !!! We know the guys lurk...but its no different than grade school, and the holes in the walls of the girl's locker room...
Rhoel sounds like a standup company for women drivers !!! And I share your opinion of CRE....my brother had one of their unfortunate experiences...
Hey Starcar, where exactly is Plymouth WA? I grew up in Olympia and am not famiilar with it. IN fact most all of my family is in the Olympia, Tacoma and Lakewood and Tumwater areas... BIG FAMILY!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
I am over in the south eastern corner, right on the Columbia River, across the river from Hermiston, OR....nice quiet little spot....
I am over in the south eastern corner, right on the Columbia River, across the river from Hermiston, OR....nice quiet little spot....
Sounds beautiful... but then again Washington is beautiful!
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Jopa...you are welcome to post here !!!!! RoadKill...our resident knuckle dragger is busy getting his trucking training...so we kinda miss the "male influence" he afforded..
..and besides....we enjoy the colors of pink to red that we may see you change to !! 