re: I drive a semi truck. Ask me anything.

Everywhere just like any other nationality.

You painted a pretty good pic of being an owner operator. The picture is not that pretty thought. Folks are getting out left and right cause of high fuel, insurance, repairs , and cheap freight. The load board is pitiful and has been for a year if not longer you’d be hard pressed to find 2,50/mile today. You seem like a good guy…. You should be steering folks away from owner operator.

What's the purpose of the big arse spike lugnuts that are typically on the front tires of the cab?

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it has changed alot esp. the pay, laws, etc. The most interesting part are the terminals that are at the trucker's disposal for my company. We have several terminals all over the country. We have giant warehouse sized mechanic shop/tire shop that's 24/7 around the clock where if you can stay there for a night or weekend when you off and need work done just check in your truck etc, a full sized car wash to wash your tractors, full sized trailer repair shop, driver headquarters with people willing to help, a full sized cdl school(our company will train you for your cdl right at one of our terminals), we have a hotel on premise and if they dont, they have one partnered nearby, a 2 story driver lounge that has big screens with a commons area, 10 individual shower rooms, washateria, gym, a store, snack room with vending machines, game room and a ton of new trucks outside ready to be given to drivers and a huge area with trailers.

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Hi Prime.

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You painted a pretty good pic of being an owner operator. The picture is not that pretty thought. Folks are getting out left and right cause of high fuel, insurance, repairs , and cheap freight. The load board is pitiful and has been for a year if not longer you’d be hard pressed to find 2,50/mile today. You seem like a good guy…. You should be steering folks away from owner operator.

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I guess much experience is needed first. I'm a company guy so. People asked about owners so I give info about owner ops. They're are several successful ones out there. Every 3rd/4th truck I see on the road are owner ops. I do however agree it's a big responsibility but if you are strict and micromanage well, there is a opportunity out there.

So you Think the amount of loads are decreasing because more companies are landing contracts from transportation/logistics companies?

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How’s the lot lizards?

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ok, lizard question no.114

Doing great bro, they just trying to put themselves through college. Models gotta eat too.

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Hi Prime

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no but they are pretty good.

We keep America moving !

Trucking isn't just driving. FYI

At cdl school you'll learn to

1. Have classroom time to learn the rules while on the road/maps/logs/situations/testing
2. Pre trip inspection of your tractor and trailer. Also learn how to dvir.
3. Backing pad(straight back, offset backing, 45 and 90 degree backings.)
4. Driving.
5. Coupling/uncoupling
6. How to do paper logs(most now are going to be electronic logs which is easy and dummy proof)
7. Fueling diesel/def fluid(how to pull into a truck stop etc.)



When you work you will be doing these things daily including learning how to do it your company's way once you get a job. Several recruiters from various companies will visit the school and give you their fill to get you to apply with them etc. Most companies will give you orientation and train you for 3/4 weeks on the road with a trainer. Having a good professional tolerant positive attitude will help you along with way when you deliver your loads etc dealing with people. Alot of companies will reimburse you if you paid for your cdl schooling. They pay you cdl school once a month until it paid off or pay you the breakdown once a month depending and then pay your school.

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How good is semi truck sex?

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Imagine having sex with your wife while your camping. Pretty much the same thing. Then your wife can retire to the top bunk afterwards

Not unless you got inward facing cameras like that one guy did and they removed his cameras cause he kept jackin/sexin and shittin in front of it. lmao.

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As someone who hates long road-trips, how bored do you get and how irritated do you get with "pedestrian" drivers?

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sometimes when I get bored then I turn on music or sports news, call somebody, pulloff at a truck stop, fuel up, go to the restroom etc. Walking helps. Regular driving and work driving to me is kinda different. Different places keeps it interesting too. Usually two stops a day for your loads and such so it's not to bad. During your first 8 hours of driving you have to take a 30 minute break parked at least.

When regular drivers pass you and get over in front of you and slow down 3 mph slower than you and you have to pass them again. Or, a driver going 58 in a 75 in either lane. Drivers literally cutting right in front of you is pretty bad.


Yes just like any job you have good ones and bad ones. I appreciate the care ! We do keep America moving. I've seen so many road rage occurrences between regular drivers. Alot of times it's like a popcorn moment. The things I've seen are wild.