One of my potnas went and got his CDL while the rest of us ran and got student loans. Today, dude has his own trucking company with 2 trucks and is living quite lavishly.
Truck Driving...is it worth it??
- Thread starter geechiedan
- Start date
Truck driving and owning a truck is a hustle like any job.
You just don’t walk into it and money just gonna drop from the sky.
You gotta earn it.
You just don’t walk into it and money just gonna drop from the sky.
You gotta earn it.
Yellow Freight begins layoffs in Kansas City-area, preparing for bankruptcy
Reports indicate Yellow Freight, one of the nation’s largest trucking firms, intends to file for bankruptcy protection, meaning at least 22,000 employees nationally will lose their jobs.
Sean McDowell
July 28, 2023
Trucking company Yellow Corp. is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy. Here’s what you need to know
After years of financial struggles, Yellow is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy and seeing customers leave in large numbers — heightening risk for future liquidation. While no official decision has been announced by the company, the prospect of bankruptcy has renewed attention around Yellow’s ongoing negotiations with unionized workers, a $700 million pandemic-era loan from the government and other bills the trucker has racked up over time.
BY WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS
Updated 4:43 PM MDT, July 28, 2023
apnews.com
Reports indicate Yellow Freight, one of the nation’s largest trucking firms, intends to file for bankruptcy protection, meaning at least 22,000 employees nationally will lose their jobs.
Sean McDowell
July 28, 2023
Yellow Freight begins layoffs in Kansas City-area, preparing for bankruptcy
Yellow Freight, one of the nation’s largest trucking firms, intends to file for bankruptcy and has already started laying off employees.
fox4kc.com
Trucking company Yellow Corp. is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy. Here’s what you need to know
After years of financial struggles, Yellow is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy and seeing customers leave in large numbers — heightening risk for future liquidation. While no official decision has been announced by the company, the prospect of bankruptcy has renewed attention around Yellow’s ongoing negotiations with unionized workers, a $700 million pandemic-era loan from the government and other bills the trucker has racked up over time.
BY WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS
Updated 4:43 PM MDT, July 28, 2023
Trucking company Yellow Corp. is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy. Here's what you need to know
After years of financial struggles, U.S. trucker Yellow Corp. is reportedly preparing for bankruptcy and seeing customers leave in large numbers.
apnews.com
99-year-old trucking company Yellow shuts down, putting 30,000 out of work
The unionized company has been in a battle with the Teamsters union, which represents about 22,000 drivers and dock workers at the company.
By Chris Isidore, CNN
Updated 10:48 AM EDT, Mon July 31, 2023
Yellow Corp. trailers sit at a terminal in Florida on Friday.
The unionized company has been in a battle with the Teamsters union, which represents about 22,000 drivers and dock workers at the company.
By Chris Isidore, CNN
Updated 10:48 AM EDT, Mon July 31, 2023
Yellow Corp. trailers sit at a terminal in Florida on Friday.
First Time Trip Wife On Thanksgiving Day
This guy is from Brazil driving a Kenworth W900 on American roads with his setup.
The future of trucking, stay at home and remote drive the truck.
This guy is from Brazil driving a Kenworth W900 on American roads with his setup.
The future of trucking, stay at home and remote drive the truck.
This mfkr got two 42" for the side doors, and two 32" for the front windows.....got a soundbar mounted up top .....just wow.
1st comment:
tomservo50072 days ago
she's looking up the prices of this setup on her phone.
Yes she is!! Haha
Truck Simulator with Three 55” Screens
Even the dog is like WTF?
Even the dog is like WTF?
Another blow for self-driving trucks as former industry leader abandons the US
The publicly traded company said in a regulatory filing Monday that it’s laying off the majority of its U.S. workforce and selling assets here as it exits the country for Asia. About 150 U.S. workers, or 75% of staff in the country, will be laid off. The remaining 50 workers will wind down TuSimple’s U.S. operations, including the sale of assets, and assist with the company’s shift to the Asia-Pacific region, according to the filing.
Kirsten Korosec
December 5, 2023
techcrunch.com
The publicly traded company said in a regulatory filing Monday that it’s laying off the majority of its U.S. workforce and selling assets here as it exits the country for Asia. About 150 U.S. workers, or 75% of staff in the country, will be laid off. The remaining 50 workers will wind down TuSimple’s U.S. operations, including the sale of assets, and assist with the company’s shift to the Asia-Pacific region, according to the filing.
Kirsten Korosec
December 5, 2023
Another blow for self-driving trucks as former industry leader abandons the US | TechCrunch
When TuSimple went public in 2021 it was flying high as the leading self-driving trucks developer in the United States. Now — after a string of internal
techcrunch.com
Peterbilt to show off unique SuperTruck II at Las Vegas trade show
Those who want a closer look at SuperTruck II will get their opportunity at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place January 9 through January 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
By Ashley
January 8, 2024
cdllife.com
Those who want a closer look at SuperTruck II will get their opportunity at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place January 9 through January 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
By Ashley
January 8, 2024
Peterbilt to show off unique SuperTruck II at Las Vegas trade show
Peterbilt Motors Company will give the public a closer look at the unique SuperTruck II at a Las Vegas trade show this week.
cdllife.com
Hot garbage....Peterbilt to show off unique SuperTruck II at Las Vegas trade show
Those who want a closer look at SuperTruck II will get their opportunity at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place January 9 through January 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
By Ashley
January 8, 2024
Peterbilt to show off unique SuperTruck II at Las Vegas trade show
Peterbilt Motors Company will give the public a closer look at the unique SuperTruck II at a Las Vegas trade show this week.
InterestingPeterbilt to show off unique SuperTruck II at Las Vegas trade show
Those who want a closer look at SuperTruck II will get their opportunity at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place January 9 through January 12 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
By Ashley
January 8, 2024
Peterbilt to show off unique SuperTruck II at Las Vegas trade show
Peterbilt Motors Company will give the public a closer look at the unique SuperTruck II at a Las Vegas trade show this week.
Another blow for self-driving trucks as former industry leader abandons the US
The publicly traded company said in a regulatory filing Monday that it’s laying off the majority of its U.S. workforce and selling assets here as it exits the country for Asia. About 150 U.S. workers, or 75% of staff in the country, will be laid off. The remaining 50 workers will wind down TuSimple’s U.S. operations, including the sale of assets, and assist with the company’s shift to the Asia-Pacific region, according to the filing.
Kirsten Korosec
December 5, 2023
Another blow for self-driving trucks as former industry leader abandons the US | TechCrunch
When TuSimple went public in 2021 it was flying high as the leading self-driving trucks developer in the United States. Now — after a string of internal
Try again...one day it will happen...I can sit this one out
Haslam family sells Berkshire Hathaway remaining 20% share of Pilot Travel Centers
The family of Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam III and Berkshire Hathaway last week settled a Delaware court lawsuit over an accounting method affecting the value of the family's stake.
Dan Mangan
Jan 16, 2024
www.cnbc.com
Jimmy Haslam, CEO of Pilot Flying J., and Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
The family of Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam III and Berkshire Hathaway last week settled a Delaware court lawsuit over an accounting method affecting the value of the family's stake.
Dan Mangan
Jan 16, 2024
Haslam family sells Berkshire Hathaway remaining 20% share of Pilot Travel Centers
The sale of the Haslam stake to Berkshire Hathaway comes after they settled a Delaware Chancery Court case over accounting of the value of Pilot Travel Centers.
Jimmy Haslam, CEO of Pilot Flying J., and Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
Irlanda Sanchez
Headed Home
Headed Home
When the doors are hard to close like that it usually means your trailer is not on level ground. Pull up on to a level surface and you won't have to beat the shit out of the door.
American and Euro Truck simulator are some cool games if you have wheels and pedals with FFB.
8 months ago
5 days ago
12 hours ago
5 days ago
12 hours ago
No
Man, that cab is the shit. I wonder how much more expensive it is to drive.
Trucks are getting smarter, and truck drivers aren’t happy about it
Advanced driver-assistant systems have become the norm in the last 10 years
Rachel Premack
January 24, 2024
Advanced driver-assistant systems have become the norm in the last 10 years
Rachel Premack
January 24, 2024
Trucks are getting smarter, and truck drivers aren’t happy about it
Semi-trucks are getting better at monitoring what drivers do and, frankly, driving themselves. Truckers are understandably concerned.
www.freightwaves.com
Federal Court Rules Sleeper Berth Beyond 8 Hours Must Be Paid For Team Drivers
This will go to appeal, but it’s going to come down to drivers being paid 24/7 when they are away from their home terminal. Regardless of what your HOS status is.
And it will get expanded to solo drivers.
Court rules CRST team drivers must be paid for some hours in sleeper berth
The Fair Labor Standards Act can be applied to team drivers for some of the time spent in the sleeper berth, according to a federal court.
www.freightwaves.com
This will go to appeal, but it’s going to come down to drivers being paid 24/7 when they are away from their home terminal. Regardless of what your HOS status is.
And it will get expanded to solo drivers.
Why Trucks In America Are Under Attack
January 20, 2024
January 20, 2024
Indiana State Police
CVED Level 1 Inspection
There are 6 levels of DOT inspections for CMV and Drivers.
Level 1/2 deal with the semi and driver present
Level 3 is driver only
Level 4 is for a one time, specific vehicle feature like brakes, tires
Level 5 is semi only without driver present
Level 6 deals with Radioactive loads
Below is a video of what a Level 1 inspection is like, it varies state to state.
But they are generally the same. DOT officers normally do the inspections at Port-of-Entry/Weight Stations. But they can/will do them anywhere like Rest Stops, Commercial areas full of Warehouses where they will commandeer a section of street, conduct inspections on the shoulder of highways. They will/can pull you into a Walmart parking lot to conduct a inspection.
CVED Level 1 Inspection
There are 6 levels of DOT inspections for CMV and Drivers.
Level 1/2 deal with the semi and driver present
Level 3 is driver only
Level 4 is for a one time, specific vehicle feature like brakes, tires
Level 5 is semi only without driver present
Level 6 deals with Radioactive loads
Below is a video of what a Level 1 inspection is like, it varies state to state.
But they are generally the same. DOT officers normally do the inspections at Port-of-Entry/Weight Stations. But they can/will do them anywhere like Rest Stops, Commercial areas full of Warehouses where they will commandeer a section of street, conduct inspections on the shoulder of highways. They will/can pull you into a Walmart parking lot to conduct a inspection.
Mass. State Troops Charged In CDL Bribery Scheme
January 30, 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office said the six people are charged in a 74-count indictment. It claims they ran a bribery conspiracy to "falsify records and give guaranteed passing scores to certain Commercial Driver's License applicants."
January 30, 2024
The U.S. Attorney's Office said the six people are charged in a 74-count indictment. It claims they ran a bribery conspiracy to "falsify records and give guaranteed passing scores to certain Commercial Driver's License applicants."
FMCSA says okay to truckers using cameras instead of rear-view mirrors
In the original petition for exemption, Stoneridge told the FMCSA that the MirrorEye camera system would provide truck drivers with a greater field of view and the elimination of blind spots, cutting down on driver fatigue by requiring less head movement than traditional mirrors. Stoneridge also said that trucks equipped with the MirrorEye cameras would get better fuel economy than trucks with rear-view mirrors because their system was more aerodynamic.
By Ashley
February 5, 2024
cdllife.com
In the original petition for exemption, Stoneridge told the FMCSA that the MirrorEye camera system would provide truck drivers with a greater field of view and the elimination of blind spots, cutting down on driver fatigue by requiring less head movement than traditional mirrors. Stoneridge also said that trucks equipped with the MirrorEye cameras would get better fuel economy than trucks with rear-view mirrors because their system was more aerodynamic.
By Ashley
February 5, 2024
FMCSA says okay to truckers using cameras instead of rear-view mirrors
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) approved a petition that will allow motor carriers to operate with certain video camera technology in place of rear-view mirrors.
cdllife.com
Westbound Interstate 70 Colorado
February 2024
Golden CO. Over The Rocky Mountains, Thru Eisenhower Tunnel To Glenwood Canyon, CO
This is West Coast Mountain Driving. Imagine running this route thru Heavy Snow/Ice with Full Chains.
The 1st video he is going up the first mountain to the Eisenhower Westbound Tunnel.
The 2nd Video he is going down the first mountain, you can see the 3 runaway truck ramps on his way down to Frisco, CO.
And the tunnels are over 11,000ft elevation.
February 2024
Golden CO. Over The Rocky Mountains, Thru Eisenhower Tunnel To Glenwood Canyon, CO
This is West Coast Mountain Driving. Imagine running this route thru Heavy Snow/Ice with Full Chains.
The 1st video he is going up the first mountain to the Eisenhower Westbound Tunnel.
The 2nd Video he is going down the first mountain, you can see the 3 runaway truck ramps on his way down to Frisco, CO.
And the tunnels are over 11,000ft elevation.
I Am Vee Lee
She has a Felony Record and done jail time. And she now has a CDL with HAZMAT.
She has a Felony Record and done jail time. And she now has a CDL with HAZMAT.
Custom Peterbilt 379 Camper Conversion Packs Fully Equipped Kitchen, Bedroom and Shower
The iconic Peterbilt 379 has long earned its stripes as a quintessential American icon, blending power, durability and style in equal measure. It served as a direct successor to the equally iconic 359 series, spending multiple decades as the company’s flagship offering, and as a direct competitor for the Kenworth W900.
By: Sergiu Tudose
March 25, 2024
When unveiled, this became Peterbilt’s largest highway-focused semi-truck. You could also tell it apart from the 359 simply by looking at the larger windshield (featuring horizontally mounted wipers) or the headlamp-mounted turn signals, as opposed to fender-mounted like on its predecessor.
Oh, and in case you can’t quite place the design, yes, a Peterbilt 379 was used as Optimus Prime in vehicle form, during the filming for Michael Bay’s first Transformers movie.
Together with the Kenworth W900, the Peterbilt 379 stands as one of the most beautiful semi-trucks ever built – both are way better-looking than any long-hood Freightliner or Mack that I can think of. Then again, this is just a personal preference type of thing, as far as I’m concerned.
Anyway, what we have here is a 2007 example that’s been modified to feature a camper cabin. These newer 379s are nowhere near as gorgeous as older models, but again, to each their own.
This so-called Peterbilt 379 Camper was auctioned off a couple of weeks ago, with the winning bid amounting to $62,500. That’s pretty much what you’d spend on a brand-new 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Of course, the Mustang doesn’t come with a fully equipped kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, now does it?
Visual highlights for this semi-truck include the all-white exterior, chrome accents, roof-mounted air horns, towing mirrors, clearance lights, equipment boxes, rear wheel housings, a fifth-wheel hitch, and a set of polished 24.5” wheels with 11R24.5 tires. This thing has a 312” (7.92 meter) wheelbase – it's frigging huge!
Meanwhile, the camper cabin comes with a rear entry door, sliding side windows, perimeter lights, and a roof-mounted air deflector.
Inside the cab is where you’ll find the black vinyl captain’s chairs (power-adjustable driver seat), tan dash and door panels, black rubber floor mats, woodgrain accents, power door locks, air conditioning, flame-design pedals, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, a Cobra CB radio and a Pioneer CD stereo.
As for the camper/RV section, aka the living quarters, you get woodgrain vinyl flooring, overhead lighting, a power-operated ceiling vent, air conditioning, and ceiling-mounted speakers. The kitchen area comes with a composite countertop, a stainless-steel sink, microwave oven, and a refrigerator. There’s also a sleeping surface with a thick and comfy-looking mattress, while the adjacent wet-bath bathroom boasts a shower with a tethered sprayer, soap dispenser, and a cassette toilet.
What’s going on underneath the hood is impressive too, to some extent. You’ve got a 15.2-liter Caterpillar C15 turbodiesel inline-six engine, factory rated at 475 horsepower – with everything going to the rear wheels via an 18-speed manual gearbox.
The iconic Peterbilt 379 has long earned its stripes as a quintessential American icon, blending power, durability and style in equal measure. It served as a direct successor to the equally iconic 359 series, spending multiple decades as the company’s flagship offering, and as a direct competitor for the Kenworth W900.
By: Sergiu Tudose
March 25, 2024
When unveiled, this became Peterbilt’s largest highway-focused semi-truck. You could also tell it apart from the 359 simply by looking at the larger windshield (featuring horizontally mounted wipers) or the headlamp-mounted turn signals, as opposed to fender-mounted like on its predecessor.
Oh, and in case you can’t quite place the design, yes, a Peterbilt 379 was used as Optimus Prime in vehicle form, during the filming for Michael Bay’s first Transformers movie.
Together with the Kenworth W900, the Peterbilt 379 stands as one of the most beautiful semi-trucks ever built – both are way better-looking than any long-hood Freightliner or Mack that I can think of. Then again, this is just a personal preference type of thing, as far as I’m concerned.
Anyway, what we have here is a 2007 example that’s been modified to feature a camper cabin. These newer 379s are nowhere near as gorgeous as older models, but again, to each their own.
This so-called Peterbilt 379 Camper was auctioned off a couple of weeks ago, with the winning bid amounting to $62,500. That’s pretty much what you’d spend on a brand-new 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. Of course, the Mustang doesn’t come with a fully equipped kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, now does it?
Visual highlights for this semi-truck include the all-white exterior, chrome accents, roof-mounted air horns, towing mirrors, clearance lights, equipment boxes, rear wheel housings, a fifth-wheel hitch, and a set of polished 24.5” wheels with 11R24.5 tires. This thing has a 312” (7.92 meter) wheelbase – it's frigging huge!
Meanwhile, the camper cabin comes with a rear entry door, sliding side windows, perimeter lights, and a roof-mounted air deflector.
Inside the cab is where you’ll find the black vinyl captain’s chairs (power-adjustable driver seat), tan dash and door panels, black rubber floor mats, woodgrain accents, power door locks, air conditioning, flame-design pedals, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, a Cobra CB radio and a Pioneer CD stereo.
As for the camper/RV section, aka the living quarters, you get woodgrain vinyl flooring, overhead lighting, a power-operated ceiling vent, air conditioning, and ceiling-mounted speakers. The kitchen area comes with a composite countertop, a stainless-steel sink, microwave oven, and a refrigerator. There’s also a sleeping surface with a thick and comfy-looking mattress, while the adjacent wet-bath bathroom boasts a shower with a tethered sprayer, soap dispenser, and a cassette toilet.
What’s going on underneath the hood is impressive too, to some extent. You’ve got a 15.2-liter Caterpillar C15 turbodiesel inline-six engine, factory rated at 475 horsepower – with everything going to the rear wheels via an 18-speed manual gearbox.
Living In Our Semi Truck For The Last 18 Years
And Trucking 330 Days
And Trucking 330 Days