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Everything about Commercial Semi Truck Driving
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Looking for a truck driving job without experience
Are you looking for a truck driving job without experience try this companies. Lot's of them will hire you. Truck Driving Companies are ALWAYS hiring for a good drivers
Allied Van Lines, Arnold Transportation, Averitt Express, Barr-Nunn, Boyd Bros, Central, Con-Way, Covenant, Crete Carrier, CR England, CRST, Dart Transit, DeBoer, FedEx, FFE, Heartland Express, Hill Brothers, J.B. Hunt, J&R Schugel, John Christner, Knight, Koch Trucking, Landstar, Melton, Truck Lines, Millis Transfer, P.A.M. Transport, Prime, Ryder, Saia, Schneider, National, Shaffer Trucking, Southeastern Freight, Stevens Transport, Swift,TMC, TransAm, UPS, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Enterprises, Yellow Roadway
Allied Van Lines, Arnold Transportation, Averitt Express, Barr-Nunn, Boyd Bros, Central, Con-Way, Covenant, Crete Carrier, CR England, CRST, Dart Transit, DeBoer, FedEx, FFE, Heartland Express, Hill Brothers, J.B. Hunt, J&R Schugel, John Christner, Knight, Koch Trucking, Landstar, Melton, Truck Lines, Millis Transfer, P.A.M. Transport, Prime, Ryder, Saia, Schneider, National, Shaffer Trucking, Southeastern Freight, Stevens Transport, Swift,TMC, TransAm, UPS, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Enterprises, Yellow Roadway
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Something that a truck driver MUST KNOW.
If you ask yourself about becoming a truck driver and drive
a commercial truck (class A) here is something that you need to know:
When you’ll get your class “A” license and be fresh out of
trucking academy it would be very difficult for you to find a job.
If you have less than 2 years of experience it would be extremely
hard to get a good paying trucking job. You will make anywhere from $1000 to
$2000 per month after taxes.
Watch how you eat! It’s very important for your wallet and
your health. Lots of times food on truck stops is very bad for you and very
expansive too! So watch what you eat.
DO NOT LOSE YOUR FAMILY. Over the road truck drivers often divorce
because they are never home and wife’s are cheating on them.
Stay away from casino, ALL THE TIME! You don’t need their “Free
Food” Trust Me! Lots of truck drivers lost all their moneys in casinos and lost
their family’s because of that. Don’t be one of them!
Be very careful driver! Often you will drive 80.000 pounds
total weight it’s very heavy and dangerous. PLEASE be careful, watch all signs
and be aware of everything that happens on the road.
I wish you all the best. Visit my website for more info.
Watch my videos on YouTube! & Drive Safe!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Some Tips and Tricks for Beginners on Driving a Rig
Some Tips and Tricks for Beginners on
Driving a Rig
For those
who are enthusiastic about driving a rig and really want to know the basic tips
and trick on driving one, it could behoove you to learn such basics. Of course,
you will learn such tips and trucks in truck driving school, but it is always
good to get a head’s up on how driving a rig is conducted. The following tips
and tricks are directed to beginners, and you should adhere to them wherever
you are driving. Check them out, learn them, and incorporate them in your work
ethic.
Cars Riding Alongside a Rig
Some car
drivers have the tendency of driving alongside a rig, and this type of driving
can be very hazardous. Since lives can be lost due to this mode of driving, you
should do everything in your power to keep other drivers from driving alongside
you. Why can this be hazardous or dangerous? Well, wind turbulence may make the
trailer of your rig rock from side to side just a tad bit. This is why it can
be so dangerous. Before you know it, your rig’s trailer could strike the car,
and the driver and passengers (if any) may lose their lives. So, you should
signal to the driver to slow down or allow the driver to move ahead of you. The
best way to avoid a dangerous situation is having patience and diligence on the
road.
There is one
more reason why this type of driving can be very dangerous. One of your rig’s
tires may blow and can possibly reach the driver or passengers of the car that
is beside your truck. The blown tire could harm them or could make them lose
their lives.
Looking Ahead
Just like
driving a regular vehicle, you should always look ahead of you. The best way to
conduct this method is to scan at least 5 car-lengths ahead of you and then keep
such diligence. You should know exactly what to do and how to drive before you
get there. If you maintain your use of this method, you will be able to avoid
devastating crashes or traffic accidents.
Taking an Exit
If you need
to take an exit, you should make sure that there is plenty of room ahead and to
the sides of you before starting such an action. Of course, you will need to
take the exit or will have a big amount of time and distance to make up. Still,
you will need to make sure that you give all drivers on the interstate or
highway enough room for you to take the needed exit to get to where you are
going.
Yes, use
your common sense and know exactly how much time and distance you need before
taking the exit. Just like looking ahead, you need to visualize a number of
car-lengths ahead of you in order to judge the distance and timing you need to
take the exit. If you try to force other drivers to move and then take the
exit, you could possibly start a huge, tragic accident.
Taking a Corner (Wintertime)
When it
comes to taking a corner, you should always remember to slow down before
entering the curve and then use your rig’s horsepower to pound through the
curve. You should go extra slow before entering curves in the wintertime. Why
do you pound through the curve? Your trailer should never push a rig through a
curve. You should make sure to keep your trailer in check by pulling on it
while in the middle of taking a curve.
These tips
and tricks should definitely help you develop adequate beginner skills as a
truck driver. If you make sure to thoroughly learn and assess your driving
skills on a regular basis, you will surely become better than before.
Nonetheless, many truck driving schools can help you become a good truck
driver.
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