Why do you post "PRIME, INC" on your site? 
The first thing I noticed was a banner for Prime, INC. If you knew anything about that company, you would not have posted it. Prime has been the reason ...

OTR newbie truck driver expense puzzle. 
This is a really convenient site for a newbie like myself. I am registered at a PTDI trucking school and scheduled to begin training on December 5th 2011....

decorating your truck 
Hi, first of all I'd just like to thank you for making this web page. It's very helpful. I'm new to this "living on the road" thing, been on the truck ...

adjusting fifth wheel 
how many lbs. on average is transferred by moving the fifth wheel one notch

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While we appreciate receiving your question,...

Why don't trucking companies value previous experience in other industries?  Not rated yet
Hello Vicki,

Trucking companies are giving me the impression they have no regard for any previous experience in other industries.

Although I have ...

need a job  Not rated yet
what do you do if u got banned from a spill due to faulty equipment and only 6 months local driving job. no one will hire me. over the road.

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Weight lifting?  Not rated yet
Hello Again,

I have finished the first week of trucking school and have written and passed the tests required to obtain the Class A permit which is ...

First Thing for Cooking  Not rated yet
I am just fresh out of truck driving school and waiting to get a trainer. What is the first thing you would get for cooking?

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Trailer light problem  Not rated yet
My lights on all trailers I move on the yard blink on and off. I thought I saw one time where another driver pried the holes on the pigtail to make it ...

Question on GPS's  Not rated yet
Hi Vicki,
I saw the review on the Garmin GPS 465T. I was looking at dieselboss website he has a few GPS units he is reviewing. I seem to like this one ...

What to get into Truck driving  Not rated yet
Hey Mike and Vicki,

My name is Mark Mongeon I am currently working in Afghanistan as a contractor. I want to drive trucks and go back to the good old ...

truck driver's life  Not rated yet
are there jobs in the field? and within your company? and community? if so explain


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Response from Vicki:

Thank you for your questions. There ...

speeding and garmin  Not rated yet
Do the garmin units contact dispatch when a driver exceeds the posted speed limit?

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Hello and thanks for your question....

How old is too old to be a truck driver?  Not rated yet
I am 67, in good shape and just retired from 35 years of lawyering. I want to do something else. I can get my cdl permit on my own. What should do next ...

Attending Driving School  Not rated yet
I want to start to become a driver but i dont want to drive long haul.. CRST offered me free classes and a 8 month contract with them for OTR. Should I ...

fifth wheel for a trator trailer  Not rated yet
how much do it cost for one.

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Response from Vicki:

Thank you for asking your question about the cost of a fifth wheel for a tractor trailer....

Volvo Visors Breaking Hinges?  Not rated yet
Has anyone come up with a good reliable fix to the Hinges continuing to break on the Volvo VNL Visor compartment Hinges breaking? I can't come up with ...

Organization and Space....?  Not rated yet
Hello I am a young lady embarking on this truck driving adventure with my boyfriend. He has a Studio Sleeper in his Kenworth and I am trying to think ...

Distance in your serpentine demo  Not rated yet
What would you recommend as a distance to place the cones apart in your serpentine demo in order to practice for my CDL Test?

Thanks!

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Getting Paid for Waiting or Down time  Not rated yet
If you are a driver for a privately owned truck, how do you make sure you get paid for down time?

For example, you take a load to Point A and while ...

dc/ac power inverter  Not rated yet
instantly goes to power failure?.....help......

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Response from Vicki:

Hello,

Thank you for your question. While we are not experts on ...

AC/DC Portable Fridge Freezer Travel Cooler  Not rated yet
Any comments on the Engel MT35 Portable Fridge/Freezer?

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Response from Vicki:

Hello, Jack. Thanks for your inquiry.

While we have ...

free trucking software  Not rated yet
is there any software or something like that to download and use totally free forever.
Or I need to learn how to set up car-hauler business.HELP

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what school in Montana?  Not rated yet
Any opinions on what school is the best in montana to get a cdl in?
hoping to use pell grant or federal student loan to pay for it.Also how do you find ...

haircuts  Not rated yet
what truckstops in ga. where i can get a haircut?

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Response from Vicki :

Hello,

Thanks for asking. I just consulted the most recent issue ...

Girly Girly  Not rated yet
Vicki great site, just wondering how you do the girly girly stuff? Hair makeup bathroom needs etc. Look forward to your answer. Take Care!

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Team Driving  Not rated yet
We are just starting out in team driving as a married couple at 53 yr young. We could always use advice, what is your best advice for us?

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Food Cost  Not rated yet
My biggest expense on the road is food! I have used a Coleman fridge and microwave, but fridge is too small and does not keep food cold enough! Also the ...

Cash Management  Not rated yet
What is the best way for a company truck driver to pay for things like clothes, food, showers, magazines, etc.? I would like to find a way to carry no ...

Driver Deductions  Not rated yet
Question: With Tax Season upon us, was wondering about a guide for drivers doing their taxes to maximize their deductions?

Answer:
Hi, Charles,...