Anyone in the trucking industry?

[H.E. Pennypacker]

Thank you for the information. Something I'll consider if plan A doesn't work out for me. Next week I'll be unemployeed, six years at PSU, a master degree, and a professional engineering license doesn't mean shit anymore. I've about had it with engineering and would like to get away from the desk. I'm currently 29 with no DUIs and (2) speeding tickets, the last ticket was 5 years ago so I have a clean record. Something to consider if I can't find another engineering job. I'll keep the replies in mind. TY.

Dang, I thought having a BBA would make me an overqualified truck driver.

[wis bang]

Wasn`t Ferruggio or Road Link was it?

No, Marine Transport, Inc. from Mountainside, NJ; they have terminals in Newark, Baltimore, Norfolk, Cleveland, Columbus, Chicago, Charleston, Savannah & Atlanta...

Atlantic Container Lines was our largest customer [the company was started w/ some people from Ace, ACL's old house carrier] and their hyjinks w/ Haz Mat caused the audit that let to the discovery of the logs...

The sad part is the DOT hasn't gone after the shipper or ACL and the shipments are still being done in the same fashion. The shipper changed the load to include inhalation hazard products that we were not insured or permitted to transport as we had only one million in insurance instead of the required 5 million and the Hazardous Materials Safety Permit...we were sort of 'Haz Mat lite'...

If you are ever between Research Triangle Park, NC and Portsmouth, VA and you see a container w/ 2.3 toxic [inhalation hazard] placards; pull over and let them get away from you; chances are they are NOT properly insured, trained and permitted as I could not find a carrier in the greater Norfolk area who has the 5 million and the Haz Mat safety permit.

[Zef_66]

Thank you for the information. Something I'll consider if plan A doesn't work out for me. Next week I'll be unemployeed, six years at PSU, a master degree, and a professional engineering license doesn't mean shit anymore. I've about had it with engineering and would like to get away from the desk. I'm currently 29 with no DUIs and (2) speeding tickets, the last ticket was 5 years ago so I have a clean record. Something to consider if I can't find another engineering job. I'll keep the replies in mind. TY.

Damn man. That sucks. I don't know any jobs up this way, but I will keep an eye out for ya.

[4XLT]

well i been driving truck for 17 years with no accident and only 2 speeding tickets...( they only check for 5 years back for tickets )

i have been out of work for a month and having trouble finding anything local.

you just starting out will be going over the road, to get some experience, no one hires local drivers with no experience...

i have noticed now that there use to be 4-5 rows of jobs in th epaper where now its down to 1 or 2 short columns...

for just starting out with no schooling,,, find the companies that will train you.. stay away from Schiender and Jb Hunt if you can.. Werner, maybe US Express is your best shot.... good luck
i know if i had a masters degree i wouldnt be driving a truck, just sayin

[Gman106]

Vid focuses on I-81 trucking but includes some other interesting info on trucking and interstate freight movement generally. This guy has other interesting content on infrastructure and transportation.

[Xringshooter]

Gman106 - You do realize that this is a 13+ year old thread????

[oldengineer]

Gman106 - You do realize that this is a 13+ year old thread????

I-81 in Pennsy has probably been half assed repaved twice since then.

[Walleye Hunter]

I-81 in Pennsy has probably been half assed repaved twice since then.

Completely rebuilt would probably be more accurate. Just like I-80 from port to port.

[Gman106]

Gman106 - You do realize that this is a 13+ year old thread????

I do. Not sure why that matters if related subject matter.

[free]

I've always thought it would be cool to be a truck driver.

I did too, when I was about ten years old.