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Truck driver b.s.

Discussion in 'Jobs & Careers' started by TacoHank1998, Oct 2, 2019.

  1. Sep 20, 2023 at 5:49 AM
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    Jensonbt

    Jensonbt Well-Known Member

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    Just enough to look kinda cool.
    If you’re nice and willing to learn they are more willing to work with ya and overlook some minor stuff.
     
  2. Sep 20, 2023 at 6:49 AM
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    Tiedie

    Tiedie The Only Shantytown Resident.

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    Katzkin, Dobinsons full suspension. Redlinegoods console cover and door panel arm rests, Double USB charger in dash installed, Ballistic Jesters 16x8. BlackVue DR 590 Dash Cam
    HaHaha that reminds me of the time I was going across the Ohio turnpike and pull into the Cyahoga travel plaza to remove ice on wipers and got DOTed in the snow storm. Guy must've pissed someone off, he even had a crawler out and used it.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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  3. Sep 20, 2023 at 7:44 AM
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    Squirt

    Squirt Samsung Aficionado!

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    Rexing front and rear dash camera, some LEDs, Weathertech HP floor liners/vent shades/bug deflector/underseat storage bin, OEM Ford bed mat, Diode Dynamics SS3 Pros in selective yellow, Diode Dynamics 18" light bar in amber and universal Carhartt seat covers. Bak Revolver X4S tonneau cover. Android Auto USB plug upgrade! H11 to H9. Sound deadened/insulated floors and rear wall. VLED license plate reverse light. Yokohama GO15s. Rokblokz mud flaps. "Custom" 3in Flowmaster Super 50 Series cat back with a 3in Speedys Snap resonator. J&L catch can. AMP Powersteps
  4. Sep 20, 2023 at 9:18 AM
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    Jensonbt

    Jensonbt Well-Known Member

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    Just enough to look kinda cool.
    Looks good even with that god awful front end.
     
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  5. Sep 20, 2023 at 9:23 AM
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    Squirt

    Squirt Samsung Aficionado!

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    Rexing front and rear dash camera, some LEDs, Weathertech HP floor liners/vent shades/bug deflector/underseat storage bin, OEM Ford bed mat, Diode Dynamics SS3 Pros in selective yellow, Diode Dynamics 18" light bar in amber and universal Carhartt seat covers. Bak Revolver X4S tonneau cover. Android Auto USB plug upgrade! H11 to H9. Sound deadened/insulated floors and rear wall. VLED license plate reverse light. Yokohama GO15s. Rokblokz mud flaps. "Custom" 3in Flowmaster Super 50 Series cat back with a 3in Speedys Snap resonator. J&L catch can. AMP Powersteps
    I don't mind the front end. Interior is just like all the other Lone Stars we have
     
  6. Sep 20, 2023 at 9:57 AM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    I loved that bridge with the sweeping turn in the middle when things were snow covered.
     
  7. Sep 20, 2023 at 12:01 PM
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    woodtickgreg

    woodtickgreg Well-Known Member

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    Auto strike is effecting us. 9 hours yesterday 7.5 today, but I'll take the short days.
     
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  8. Sep 20, 2023 at 12:05 PM
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    Bivouac

    Bivouac Well-Known Member

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
    Be safe enjoy your short hours.
     
  9. Sep 20, 2023 at 1:06 PM
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    Tacos4ever15

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    Any update on the job search ?
     
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  10. Sep 20, 2023 at 3:08 PM
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    woodtickgreg

    woodtickgreg Well-Known Member

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    Nothing, still looking.........
     
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  11. Sep 20, 2023 at 3:23 PM
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    job for your town or state? I just grabbed one my self! Pay was actually not bad!
     
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  12. Sep 20, 2023 at 6:19 PM
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    Squirt

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  13. Sep 20, 2023 at 7:44 PM
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    Jensonbt

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    Just enough to look kinda cool.
    That’s a pretty cool sight
     
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  14. Sep 20, 2023 at 7:52 PM
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    Squirt

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    Oh yeah. That's like one of 3 of those types of rows with the sleeper cabs. There's another 1 or two for day cabs!
     
  15. Sep 21, 2023 at 2:26 AM
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    woodtickgreg

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    Very cool. Where is this auction at?
     
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  16. Sep 21, 2023 at 4:05 AM
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    Squirt

    Squirt Samsung Aficionado!

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    There's multiple throughout the US and world.
     
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  17. Sep 21, 2023 at 4:28 AM
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    Da Boogie Man

    Da Boogie Man Purple Nurple

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    Can’t be too safe little buddy. :thumbsup:
    This snitch is still out there.
     
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  18. Sep 21, 2023 at 4:40 AM
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    Dutch216

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    Class B Ohio License holder since 1990 - Every endorsement except for School bus (I failed the test by one point but I generally dislike kids that my generation raised anyhow so there is that)

    Drove bus for my job in College. (was the best paying job back in the early 90s on campus plus they gave me a free CDL course. Drove all kinds of busses. I really REALLY enjoyed commercial driving and Transportation in general. I went into IT after trying out psychology after college. Pays well but that is really it. Also have a full 3 monitor computer with a force feedback wheel, pedals with a clutch (because of course that is best) and 18 speed shifter. For fun during Cleveland winters I actually drive trucks for fun (Virtually) online with others. I know this probably sounds insane to some of you but that is how much I enjoy it. Some sundays Ill drive 10 hours.. park at a rest stop.. go eat and get coffee. turn the radio back and get back to driving. (Virtually)

    Dont really care for being an IT director but I cant beat the pay. At least I have risen to a rank where I am 2 places away from Users who also annoy the hell out of me.

    There was a time before I bought my tacoma 2 weeks ago where I thought to myself. You know. A used peterbuilt costs less than a damn full size truck.. maybe I should get a damn peterbuilt? :) I could pull my camper with a peterbuilt and I could park at work too.
     
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  19. Sep 21, 2023 at 6:29 AM
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    woodtickgreg

    woodtickgreg Well-Known Member

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    Well started my day with tractor problems, what a surprise. Brake lights stuck on and no power to the pigtail. Drive my tractor to repair and drop it off, picked up another drivers truck that just got a new turbo, old p.o.s. like mine. But I'm hooked back up and waiting to get into the dock to get my first load.
    Typical.........
     
  20. Sep 21, 2023 at 7:35 AM
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    anthony250f

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    Freightliner?
     

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