ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
And my Axe!!
ThatOneHelldiver
Western Express just assigned me a load that has “chargeback”. If it’s late, they charge the driver (me) $200. Is there any truth to this???
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I guess cars don’t have steering wheels.
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ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
Liberal for sure.
How hard is it to actually get your foot in the door?
Posted by Adorable-Goal5926@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 49 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
Literally easy.
I went to Raider Express in Fort Worth TX. The school was free and they pay you to go.
There's no contract so you don't have to stay but you're offered a job day one. It is over the road. I quit after 4 days. It just wasn't for me. Got a job running local Flatbed instead and it actually pays more than OTR. My trailer also has a truck mounted forklift.
I do deliveries in DFW and going from CDL school directly to driving in one of the worst cities ever was a great challenge but I've been at it 4 years at the same company now and love it.
Best thing about running flatbed trailers, I don't have to do much backing 😂
Every once in a while I'll have to back out if an apartment complex.
Dumbest load you've hauled?
Posted by UndeadZaroc@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 122 comments
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Residential flatbed here. I had someone buy a single Microwave Lightbulb. (Little bitty) They put it out for delivery on my truck and charged him a $75 delivery fee. It went $15 minutes up the street to his apartment. 😂
The bulb itself was $3.
My daily struggle as a residential Flatbed driver.
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ThatOneHelldiver@reddit (OP)
Sir, that is a Box Truck. I'm in a Tractor. Duh
My daily struggle as a residential Flatbed driver.
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I don't know why my brain logic assumes that if I go fast, the bridge wont notice the weight. lol
My daily struggle as a residential Flatbed driver.
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The Karens are the ones calling the City to have said sign put up to begin with. Then when they need Shingles it's perfectly okay for me to come on by.
My daily struggle as a residential Flatbed driver.
Posted by ThatOneHelldiver@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 69 comments
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That's all I drive down. I deliver shingles and dry wall etc to residential houses on streets where there are cars parked on both sides of the street. :Cry:
My daily struggle as a residential Flatbed driver.
Posted by ThatOneHelldiver@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 69 comments
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There are a few i've come across like that here in DFW. At that point, I can't go back. Ive already commited.
My daily struggle as a residential Flatbed driver.
Posted by ThatOneHelldiver@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 69 comments
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Are you driving a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia too? lol
My Cascadia get's radiator leaks because the material they use is ass.
My daily struggle as a residential Flatbed driver.
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Funny story during one of yesterdays delivers, I was going along a two lane road that had a round about and a cop was coming towards me, he hit his lights, hit the sirens and pulled a U-turn and go behind me. My life flashed before my eyes.
I pull over and he drives past me. That pos.
My daily struggle as a residential Flatbed driver.
Posted by ThatOneHelldiver@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 69 comments
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I had a customer needing a full trailer of shingles. 17 pallets worth. The only road to this place, had a bridge with a 4T sign.
I sent it anyway. Like, how else am I getting on the property?
My daily struggle as a residential Flatbed driver.
Posted by ThatOneHelldiver@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 69 comments
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Our tractors are day cabs, 32ft trailers and a truck mounted forklift.
Yet somehow that's not enough to convince Leo I'm delivering shingles to Ms. Debbies house on the street that says no trucks with 3 axles or more 😂
My daily struggle as a residential Flatbed driver.
Posted by ThatOneHelldiver@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 69 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit (OP)
Bingo!
My daily struggle as a residential Flatbed driver.
Posted by ThatOneHelldiver@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 69 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit (OP)
Wise man.
My daily struggle as a residential Flatbed driver.
Posted by ThatOneHelldiver@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 69 comments
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This one's in Mansfield TX.
Sir this is the truck side
Posted by gamingtruckerchic@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 251 comments
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8 get fuel at the local QT regularly. I'm pulling a 34ft flatbed most days so I can fot easy enough lol
How it feels not to work 3 days in a row.
Posted by SuspectOk2931@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 43 comments
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Shit. Feels great as a local flatbed driver 😂
What can I do to prevent my boots from smelling?
Posted by SaltyyFries@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 81 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
Wear Flip Flops.
Why are DEF pumps so shitty anyway?
Posted by ThatOneHelldiver@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 36 comments
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It's like -1 here and the def can freeze at the pump but is fine in my tractor. Explain using science. Lol
Where tf are these people getting ‘you can make six figures in trucking’?
Posted by austinproffitt23@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 583 comments
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My brother is an owner OP. He makes $6k a week. That's 312k a year.
It's possible. I have an old coworker who's local tanker making $140k. Im local flatbed making $95k so I'm right at the cusp. Lol
Woman loses eye due to a chunk of ice falling of a Semi and hitting the windshield. I’m curious if truckers are supposed to check for ice before getting back on the road?
Posted by ChelseasFridge@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 249 comments
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That device also doesn't work for flatbed loads.
So you wanna do food service
Posted by mrnotsoniceguy0284@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 155 comments
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This isn't even that bad. Try being a residential flatbed driver. At least that's plenty of room to not hit cars. Most of the neighborhoods I deliver in the streets are narrow and there are cars parked along the curb. 😂
Then, if you do manage to safely park the truck, the Forklift is sliding all over the place with a bunk of dry wall. 😩
What do you think is the most Blatantly Ignored road sign in our profession?
Posted by GnashinTires@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 257 comments
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This is my biggest issue as a residential flatbed driver. Like I already committed, I can't back up now with 4 wheelers up my ass.
I've seen some signs placed a good block down the street.
What do you think is the most Blatantly Ignored road sign in our profession?
Posted by GnashinTires@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 257 comments
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I'm residential flatbed. Every sign to keep tricks from going a certain direction gets ignored. Including no more than 3 axle and bridges with weight limits 😂
What do you think is the most Blatantly Ignored road sign in our profession?
Posted by GnashinTires@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 257 comments
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That sign, bridge weight signs and no trucks with more than 3 axle signs. Ahhh... The life of a residential flatbed f driver.
Came across a bridge yesterday that said 28k pound limit. I sent it anyway... At 60k.
Looks like the bridge is fine to me. 🤔
47,000 lbs coil
Posted by Realistic_Major_6957@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 175 comments
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I know there's a better way to ship these I just can't prove it.
Hood Mirrors or No?
Posted by RumbleDumblee@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 134 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
Hood mirrors but not that ugly shit.
Dirty Lowboy
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What am I looking at here?
My dude is hauling a full load of wood but it's cold outside
Posted by bu11d0z37-pentest@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 54 comments
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Yeah one whiff will kill you. Can't imagine that thing tipping over in a town. 😵
My dude is hauling a full load of wood but it's cold outside
Posted by bu11d0z37-pentest@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 54 comments
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Bromine. One whiff of that will kill you Instantly. If that were to pill... Everybody in town is cooked 😂
I could be wrong but isnt this illegal? Job posting for an OTR position with a box truck, never seen this before
Posted by BriskManeuver@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 144 comments
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There's a company I worked for years ago called Bitendelo that does this. My first day on the job they wanted me to drive from Houston to Colorado.... 😂
3 months in
Posted by Best-Sherbert-1480@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 57 comments
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That sucks I make $1,500 running local flatbed. Hime every day. Most days I start my DL shift at 6 and get off at 2pm but lately I've been moving fast and can finish the route by 10:30. Go home and still get paid for the rest of the day.
There are places that pay well locally but they are hard to find. I will never leave the company I'm with. Lol
Scariest thing in my career yet.
Posted by Salt-Fee-9543@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 99 comments
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Ice on road and doesn't call out. Hilarious
Is dispatch being unreasonable? Or should I step up my game?
Posted by Scrap-heap_818@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 223 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
You do not work for dispatch. They can be fussy all they want. They can't do fuck all. 😂
First year of trucking. Good or bad?
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Waiit you guys have a 401?
I’m only in my first week trucking and winter storm baptized me . Should I quit now ? What to do in this situation ?
Posted by East_Indication_7816@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 142 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
My company doesn't make us drive. We have the option of calling in and staying home. Local life for the win.
What headset are you guys using? I need a new one.
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ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
I don't...
I'm done
Posted by drpuck2@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 125 comments
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I'm local. Getting 3 to 7 stops a day doing flatbed and make 250 a day. It's better than most OTR lol
I’m a DOT Officer. Ask me anything!
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What if they are local? Under 120 air miles here in TX we aren't required to run logs
I’m a DOT Officer. Ask me anything!
Posted by BellOfTaco3285@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 714 comments
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Is it too late to ask about local flatbed driving around in residential neighborhoods that have streets marked as no trucks? Like, what else am I supposed to do? People need their shingles.
To all my LTL drivers is this proper way to chain up in winter?
Posted by GroundbreakingSir386@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 83 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
Pro tip: If you don't drive you don't have to put chains on.
Driving a modern Cascadia is basically just a mild form of torture.
Posted by PomeloResponsible122@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 291 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
I need to do this!
Driving a modern Cascadia is basically just a mild form of torture.
Posted by PomeloResponsible122@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 291 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
My favorite pastime.
Driving a modern Cascadia is basically just a mild form of torture.
Posted by PomeloResponsible122@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 291 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
I drive local flatbed and I'm in a 2021 day cab.
It has its issues but I love it. Tight turning radius makes it perfect for pulling U turns in cul de sac in these residential neighborhoods.
The lack of power going up hill does suck. Also, the fact it senses any object as a threat and the dash lights up red forcing the truck to slam on the brakes automatically.
I HATE that shit.
Always look twice before crossing
Posted by NaturalFlan5360@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 277 comments
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He was drunk. You can see the brown booze bottle hit the windshield.
Always look twice before crossing
Posted by NaturalFlan5360@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 277 comments
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As a truck driver. I had someone pull out in front of me and their car went right up under my trailer tandems. let's just say, I felt nothing inside. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Always look twice before crossing
Posted by NaturalFlan5360@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 277 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
It would be hilarious if he survived.
Dumbest reason a state trooper pulled you over?
Posted by RuleUsed@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 180 comments
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Got pulled over because I was going to fast around a sharp turn. I was doing 30 in a 30... Any faster, and I would have rolled it.
But fuck logic amirite?
Do drivers that make $1,200 - $2,000 weekly, only do so because they work 70 or more hours a week?
Posted by Complex_Secretary_14@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 452 comments
ThatOneHelldiver@reddit
No that's illegal. You can legally only drive 11 hours a day. You can be on clock for 24 however.
Personally, I run up to 8 stops a day. I average a 40hr work week. Sometimes I go over.
I'm also paid daily though. So I get a flat rate no matter how many stops I have. I could have 1 stop. On which case, I go the fuck home after 2 hours and get paid for the whole day lol