Go, Kevvy, GO! You tell 'em, boy! 34? 36? Does it really matter in the grand scheme of things? Close enough is close enough.

Uh . . Kev?

Something tells me Kev may not be around for too much longer.

 

A little?:rofl:

That's because the Rev was posting while parked at a fuel island, and didn't have time to elaborate.

And here's my answer regarding the "day to day stuff":

If you are out on the road, which will happen more than Kevin knows it will, you will likely take your 34 hour reset at a truckstop. If you want to get a hotel room, it will be on your own dime. There is only so much you will be able to do to spread your time out, as many companies will want you to use all your available time when you have it. After all, you are sitting in a $100,000 piece of equipment, and they need to make the best use of that piece of equipment. Getting you home is going to be an afterthought, and if you are going to need a 34 hour reset, they will likely not try to get you home to do it.

 

Welcome then Senor` Washburn.
There have been more than a few "Mults" roam through here the last few months...That was why I posted my wonder. Sorry if I offended you.

What career are you leaving to come to "Trucking"? Are you sure that you want to make a career change right now? Times are tough and there are getting to be fewer and fewer driving jobs, where the driver actually makes decent money. You have to watch which company you sign on the line with...then watch them like a hawk once your working.

If you choose a Community College that offers the CDL course, you will get all the HOS training you will need. I don't have any "recent" schooling experience to offer. I have been driving truck since 1979. Lot's of others on here have about the same amount of experience. Rev, for all his brashness, is rather well informed on the regulations. Golfhobo, for all the "bs" that goes on in threads, has a good amount of knowledge. There are plenty of guy's & gals here with good AND bad experiences with the "Big" trucking companies.

I'm not a fan of the methods some of these trucking companies train. That may be evident when you read a couple of the recent threads in this forum. Especially the recent "Swift" thread.

A good driver does more than deliver the load. Plenty of others can and will offer you pointers.

Best of Luck too you.

 

i think swift is the only otr company that allows sleeper splits.. i think they are way to damn confusing.. just let me sleep or eat, or watch porn for 10 hours or more!!

and Kev why you act so much like a little bitch man!! real talk.. rev is correcting instead you feel like he's shitting on you.. do me a favor kev, when you go to truck stops keep your mouth close!! and another thing don't buy a CB!! cause seriously i think it seriously it might bring harm to you due to you yapping your mouth...

 

Thanks for the "nod," Stan.... which makes it almost impossible for me to point out that Miller safety told you wrong.... AND your math is off. That last 6 hour drive you mentioned, can only be 5 hours.

There is no requirement that you HAVE to take a 10 hour break after splitting "once" as in your example. You can go on splitting 8 and 2 forever.... well, until you run up against your 70.

One difference between the Rev and I is that he admits he barely skims some posts. I'm sure he expected yours to be perfect and never questioned it. I expected it to be perfect too.... but, I always check the math.

I beleive there are several good threads on split logging, and HOS in general in the proper subforum. Mr. Mashburn would do well to check them out and not rely on what another newbie like Kevin says.

In your case, you admit you never split, so it is understandable. Once again, my apologies. But, I just have this thing about regs! :lol2::lol2::rofl:

 

Thanks Rev .. that's a little clearer now.

Stan, the company I work for is closing its doors Jan 1 and I'll be outta work. I provide tech support and some engineering work (network) for them. The tech support industry is in the tank these days with all the jobs going to India. With my age, 53, and lacking certain certifications, my hiring options are poor at this time .. and what I can find will pay about $25K .. I'm making $48 now. I also have years of experience in construction .. sheet metal, A/C work .. but that field is weak as well .. again with the work slow down I'm looking at < $30K. Not enough to pay the bills.

I trucked a bit when I was young .. straight trucks hauling oil (drums & cases) or doors and baseboard. Loved it until my tickets (personal vehicle) got me let go for Ins reasons.

I've always had an interest in trucking, had a friend do it for a while, ads say you can make a decent living. I'm single so I can stay out a lot. I'm very mechanical and in very good shape. Most of all I know I don't know shit! but I know I can do this and knowing myself believe I will really enjoy it. My hope is to sell the house and stay on the road as much as possible. I'll stay with family/friends when I'm off, but mostly work on paying off my debt (credit cards etc) which will be easier w/o a mortgage ... especially since I'm sure the starting pay will be nowhere near the $40K the ads promote!

I'm a bit of a vagabond by nature .. lived in a cabin in the Rockies, on a boat in the keys, my van down by the river, 6 diff states, etc. Though I've had my job for 2 1/2 years, and one a few jobs back for 8 years (they folded too) so I have a good job record, no tickets, no wrecks, no arrests .. I should be a decent candidate ..

Unfortunately there are not a lot of options out there for me, career wise. I do have a dog, and I would love to keep her with me, but other than that have no real 'demands' .. and if neccesary I may have to find her a new home. I'd be crushed but I'm kinda fighting for my life here, career wise.

I'm looking at paying my own school to open up my options .. a few recommended Katlaw, and 'Trucking Careers of America' out of Cartersville GA sounds pretty good. I'll go check them out this month. Both I can commute so I don't have to deal with iffy housing etc..

Thanks again .. good info!

Steve

 

Yes....you can see how Golfhobo applies this "thing" that he has about regs in the "Alcohol and OTR" thread (link below). This thread should be considered a must read to newcomers possibly viewing Golfhobo's guidance for the first time.


http://www.classadrivers.com/forum/r...cohol-otr.html

 

Unfortunately, a few years ago, a lot of carriers that did allow pets changed to a "no pet" policy. I believe due to insurance reasons. Too much of a liability to the company. Having a large dog out on the road can be difficult. Stopping so they can "do their business" can be difficult. I've heard of people who had dogs stopping on the shoulder of on ramps to let them do their thing, and when they were bringing the dog back to the truck, the dog got hit by cars heading onto the freeway.

Be sure to ask any company you are interested in what their pet policy is.

 

"That's because the Rev was posting while parked at a fuel island, and didn't have time to elaborate."

Well, how about moving it, so I can get some more fuel for someone to steal.

 

If I would have stolen a bit more from you, I wouldn't have had to even stop to fuel.:thumbsup: