Hey Im new to here and am looking for a new Job, I am an experienced Operator that has well over 2 million miles OTR and Local... Experienced in just about everything. Am currently A lease Operator with a company that has starved me for the last 2 years and now are goin over to Electronic logs... If any one knows of a decent job please let me know. Thanks

Good afternoon fellow drivers:

      This Blog is about keeping our two countries clean:When ever I stop at a roadside rest area or a truck stop

all I see is trash left behind by some people that don't have any problem throwing their trash out the window.I'm not

going to say truck drivers in general but we all have seen it.As a personal project I'm going to start taking pic s

and post.I travel as do most of us from coast to coast and see alot of Gods beautiful…

I am currently studying for my CDL and I am no stranger to the trucking industry I grew up around trucks and have rode shot gun and help with loading and unloading of trailer's. I am no stranger to Big rigs and I did some 5 ton driving while in the Navy in the 80's I am currently studying for my CDL and need as much help as I can get .. mostly with the behind the wheel time so if there is anybody in the twin cities metro area that might be able to help I would be most grateful

USALOADS,LLC IS LOOKING FOR OWNER OPERATORS WITHIN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN FOR REGIONAL RUNS HOME WEEKENDS EXCELLENT PAY. DRY VANS, FLATBEDS, REEFERS.MUST HAVE OWN AUTHORITY AND INSURANCE. LOADING OUT OF GREENBAY, MILWAUKEE, SHEBOYGAN,  SHEBOYGAN FALLS, KOHLER, PLYMOUTH WISCONSIN…

if anyone needs lettering...DOC...GVW....NUMBERS...ECT....feel free to contact me.....i also can do your CB handles on your doors.....if any one is x-military...i have 10 inch military patches for the back of your jacket.....my name is decal dave......570-350-5896....thanx.....drove for roadway for 22 years.....

I have my current CDL from my home state of Florida. I have been out of the driver's seat since late October 2009. Anyone can tell me if freight has been moving or not.I left back then because of the shortage of freight and was driving back in the 80's when truck driving seemed less computerized. Anyone can tell me the truth and if there actually is a driver shortage and this time an abundance of freight it would be greatly appreciated.

Just as an FYI for everyone here, I just tried to reserve a room for my husband at Super 8 motel. Was told that the room was going to be $56.99 for a single king bed non smoking... I then asked if they offered a discount for CDL holders and was informed that since he holds a CDL there is no discount, and the price would actually be higher... He was then quoted at $59.99. not much more expensive but when I asked why the price was higher, I was informed that it was higher because TRUCKERS ARE…

March 22-24, 2012 – Mid-America Trucking Show – Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, Louisville, KY.  For more info log onto www.truckingshow.com

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2/7/2012

Pennsylvania trucking company allegedly required two logbooks

By Charlie Morasch, staff writer

Federal prosecutors say a Pennsylvania trucking company encouraged its drivers to keep two sets of hours-of-service logs, and sent drivers on trips that required them to break federal on-duty requirements.

Lancaster, PA-based D.A. Landis Trucking Inc. faces felony charges of conspiracy and making false statements. In charges filed by U.S.…

A hotline truck owners can call to learn about compliance with California emissions regulations is experiencing high call volumes.

CARB is asking callers to wait a day and call back if they can’t get through to the agency’s 1-866-6DIESEL hotline.

CARB Spokeswoman Karen Caesar said the deluge in calls has been attributed to the recent extension of CARB’s Truck and Bus Rule…

Diesel average creeps up to $3.856

The national average price of diesel has crept upward the past three weeks, but not by much. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported the average at $3.856, an increase of six-tenths of a cent, for the week ending Monday, Feb. 6.

The average price hasn’t changed much in the past three weeks. The average was at $3.848 in mid-January according to the EIA.

During the…

1/31/2012

First look at the House's four-year transportation bill

By David Tanner, associate editor

At first glance, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s four-year surface transportation bill contains some wins for small-business trucking, but will those be enough to overcome possible deal breakers such as longer and heavier trucks on federal highways? Here’s a look inside the bill released on Tuesday, Jan.…

So I've been in search for work where I can be home every weekend or so but, Everyone wants 1 to 2 years verifiable OTR experience. All I have is 1 yr. local Combination Vehicle. I want out of the company I work for now. Anyone have or know of a place that I can make a decent wage and is close to the Milwaukee Area where I can utilize my knowledge and skills of a safe driver? Please let me know. ( no big companies )

Find out whats going on in the Trucking Industry!!! From CSA 2012 and other bills congress may be introducing that will affect all drivers. This will be an open discussion call. This call is sponsored by MyUSALoads.

Come join the call Thursday night @ 8:30 PM CST 712-432-1000

Panelist Access Code: 565528577#

This call is expected to be a great call. Todd Daehnert (CLO) will oversee this call.

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Was the impaired an impaired while driving?

if a truck driver gets an impaired is he or she insurable with any trucking company?

So My name is ________, and I just spent some time at home, my Dispatcher____________, just sent me a load for tomorrow. It a ___________ load which is normaly ok but this load requires me to ______________

(ok this is where someone fills in the blanks) and then someone else adds to the story, You see; we all have the same experiences but the names and places are different. Lets see how far we can keep this story going! You can add as much as you like but stay with the plot…

MyUSAloads is paving the way for drivers to earn dedicated pay vs dedicated runs. Would you enjoy getting paid off freight you do not deliver? If so shoot me an e-mail, call, or blog.

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Driver Shortages Force Carriers to Revise Salary Caps