r/Truckers

RIP to the Goofiest of All Time. He's been to more states and countries than my own parents have. But with my new job, which doesnt allow pets in the truck, I've only been able to see him every 5 days. Today, the seizures finally got to be too much it seems. It was something we had been warned about 5 years ago when we first adopted him, but with the daily anti-seizure meds, he had responded very well over the years and they were quite manageable in fact. We knew each one could be the big one, and while I wish I was there during his final lucid hours (when I got to the hospital, he was heavily sedated already), I know he's way happier now that he doesnt have to deal with health problems anymore.

Pets are great. More trucking companies should allow dogs on the job, but perhaps thats a discussion for another time (I understand why my new employer doesnt allow pets as my route requires slip-seating, but maybe it could be a perk for driver retention purposes in the future, idk).

Thank you for allowing me to vent. Give your lil buddies an extra treat or two today for me if you are lucky enough to be able to do so.

Got a not so fun surprise while on the road and now I gotta replace the windshield quicker than I wanted to. (The bottom crack was already there)

Trying out the cooking setup in my new truck. And one dollar strawberries for dessert!

I’m operating on recaps..10hrs on the clock till Thursday..Im in Kingsport, TN headed to Chambersburg, Pa with a fuel stop..30 minute break (I’m running inside to get a steak taco to eat with my mini cinnamon rolls) and then a trailer move that consists of 81 miles after that..I should be able to get it all done though

Wow Uhaul, what a great idea! As if the 26’ trucks aren’t already a major hazard on the road… let’s put people who can hardly operate a bicycle in an even larger truck

We’ve all seen what U Haul renters can do with an E series or an F650, now we’re giving them 29 foot Peterbilts? What could possibly go wrong here 😂

Doesn’t really happen to often around here

I've never stopped here for the night. I wish I had a grill.

And yes. I make her wear a harness. She has her own seatbelt.

If you ever see me around. She knows how to shake your hand. She'll hold out her paw and give you a pawshake? Handshake? For those other drivers here who encounter me

I have an hour and a half drive.

This has been happening to me almost every week hauling paper rolls. What would you do to prevent this from happening? I don’t know what I’m doing wrong or if I have my tandems set incorrectly. Is this common when hauling rolls?

For background I got a call on May 7th from the recruiter at us foods (near me) and they said they had a non CDL driver position opening up and noticed I was interested in it. They originally wanted to meet with me that day but I was currently out of the area and doing other things, but applied as soon as it posted and got an interview scheduled. Once I came in for the interview, it went well and they took pics of my license and dot card, and ran out of time to do the road test as they had a meeting. Fast forward to a few days later and I got this email, I immediately asked for clarification from the recruitment manager who is on vacation, on whether workday may have automatically rejected my application through they’re internal ai system, and he stated to me that they’re still considering applicants, so my question is what is the possibility of him calling me back and me potentially getting hired for this position? Or am I cooked? I figured since they took pictures of my dot and license they were starting a background check on me. I currently have experience with food service at Frito lay, driving trucks with air brakes up to 40 ft, with an overall experience of 4 years working at FedEx and UPS. Please let me know if anyone has had a similar experience getting hired at us foods.

Apparently my spot and the one next to it is now a pilot reserved parking spot. When did they paint it? Last fucking night. Pilot #151