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Our Nation’s Views From The Window Of A Truck
Trucking Made Easy
Seeing the country from a windshield view may or may not be one of the reasons to choose a profession like this. I see a lot of country daily and really enjoy the change of seasons. But, in trucking there are really only 2 seasons, Winter and Construction. I am just kidding you, but in reality the amount of changing seasons and road conditions will be a daily feature. You must be prepared and ready for what will be coming as you drive our nations highways. Being able to recognize hazards before they become a problem is the mark of a pro. This will take years of behind the wheel time to accomplish. Starting out from one of the better truck driving schools will help a lot.
Being able to maintain following distance so you can react is crucial to your success. Try to focus on the fact that it will take you a lot longer to stop than a car. Do not tailgate, that puts you and the others in front and behind you in danger. Enjoy the scenery but keep your focus on the job at hand.
Not all loads will be driven on a nice sunny day. Trucking is all seasons and that includes some real nasty winter weather too. You will have to be careful when you first start driving and build the skill set that will carry you for the rest of your life. The bottom line is this. Having the best training from a reputable truck driving school will be your best investment. Driving truck will be a skill you will carry with you a lifetime, do your best at it and it will take care of you.
Trucking Made Easy
hazmat propane load
Taking your time and loading a load like this right the first time will be the difference between success and a possible hazmat incident. You will also have to have a tanker endorsement to haul this load.
This load was a real pain in the rear. Balancing the propane tanks while securing them was tedious at best. I had to cross chain the legs to stop any movement. You can see the chain in above photo. I made it just fine and D.O.T. did not see any problems when I checked into the Wyoming scale house.
Getting trained correctly by attending a good truck driving school and then making a good choice in companies to work for can be a guessing game. Just this year we watched as an old company went under and left their drivers without a paycheck and no way home just a few days before Christmas. What a real poor way to treat people. Do your research and find the best, most stable company you can find. Not everybody will have all the answers in the economy like it is today. Hedge your bets and use the tools I give you here.
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I am a convicted felon and I have been looking for a truck driving school that accepts felons in TX. If anyway possible can I get some information that can help me in the right direction. Thank you for your time my cell # is (903)227-9046
Is there any truck driving jobs in Dallas Tx that hire convicted felons?
Is stevens transport a good company to attend school and then drive for
what is a good school, company or programm that trains you to get you’re cdl and gurantees you a job upon completion, Im very interested in becoming a driver, my only concerns are a few speeding tickets I received this past year, is it possible to still get accepted?? any help would be greatly appreciated Jim, thanks.
just one more thing Jim, Im 21
Hello, Having more than one ticket may be a problem. I would say go to a larger truck driving school in person or by phone and ask to speak to a counselor. They will give you the straight info on whether or not you have a chance to pass the trucking company screening. You will have to reveal all tickets or moving violations you have. The trucking companies run background investigations on every driver’s records for hiring. If they find somebody omitted a ticket, they may be fired. So, it is best to upfront with them and get it all worked out beforehand.
Sage tech is one of the larger schools and have placement counselors who know what the hiring requirements are for the federal laws and individual companies. I have seen in past years people get hired with crappy records, but there is a new game in town with csa 2010. A new set of federal laws that deal with a point system on infractions. I would talk with the counselors and ask the tough questions about your record. One ticket is workable, a “few” may be a different story. Ask the folks that have the exact answers. My experience is from decades past and and may now not be as applicable with the new laws.
Jim
American Institute of Technology is the best school anyone from felons to retirees can attend. They not only teach you more than those “1 month” schools teach they help you get all the endorsements (doubles/triples, tankers,hazmat, etc.)they also get you the TWIC card and also Passport card. When you graduate you also get 35 colledge credits because they are a federally accredited learning institution. Top companies like Werner, Swift and Schneider pre-hire and hire from AIT and also offer tuition reimbursement. I just graduated from AIT and now drive for Schneider National and I’m making .30 cents a mile plus bonuses. I’m making lots of money!