Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.

[Dan2faas]

Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
Travelled through 46 out of the 48 continental states.
Also covered some of Canada, Ontario, Montreal..
Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it

[Paudale]

How hard is it to get over there?

[Dan2faas]

How hard is it to get over there?

You’ll need to get married or have immediate family members there mate.. Or 1 million dollars to invest in the country

[Paudale]

How hard is it to get over there?

You’ll need to get married or have immediate family members there mate.. Or 1 million dollars to invest in the country

aunty and uncle close enough?

[Dan2faas]

How hard is it to get over there?

You’ll need to get married or have immediate family members there mate.. Or 1 million dollars to invest in the country

aunty and uncle close enough?

No mate has to be immediate family.. Parents or siblings

[Paudale]

You’ll need to get married or have immediate family members there mate.. Or 1 million dollars to invest in the country

aunty and uncle close enough?

No mate has to be immediate family.. Parents or siblings

UK it is then

[Raworton]

my girlfriend is American, after how many years of marriage can I apply for a green card?

[Dan2faas]

my girlfriend is American, after how many years of marriage can I apply for a green card?

You’ll get a green card soon after you get married which will be legal for 10 years. You have the option after 3 or 4 years to become an American citizen

[Dan2faas]

my girlfriend is American, after how many years of marriage can I apply for a green card?

I assume you’re going to get married in usa?

[Triolon]

I believe we have to re do a medical, theory and also pass the tests again is that right?

[Dan2faas]

I believe we have to re do a medical, theory and also pass the tests again is that right?

Medical is easy. Yes you’ll need to do a walk around check with the examiner verbalizing what you’re looking at and what you’re looking for. Road signs are simple enough to learn but you’ll need to do a theory & practical test too.. To be fair it was all easy.

[Camerocy]

What’s the food like

[Dan2faas]

What’s the food like

Truck stop food mainly hot dogs, burgers etc.. Some have restaurants where you can get a steak. It all tasted the same after 6 months.

[Lefteryo]

Do I need to pass a driving test to exchange my driving licence?

[Dan2faas]

Do I need to pass a driving test to exchange my driving licence?

Depends on what state you’re thinking of moving to? I went I Kentucky and they issued a driving license no questions asked. Still had to do CDL training tho go get the class 1.
Got a mate who moved to Florida in 2012, he had to do a practical test to get his car license and had to go through a training school to get his CDL even though he had is HGV from the uk.

[Lefteryo]

Do I need to pass a driving test to exchange my driving licence?

Depends on what state you’re thinking of moving to? I went I Kentucky and they issued a driving license no questions asked. Still had to do CDL training tho go get the class 1.
Got a mate who moved to Florida in 2012, he had to do a practical test to get his car license and had to go through a training school to get his CDL even though he had is HGV from the uk.

Thanks

[Jimnado]

Do I need to pass a driving test to exchange my driving licence?

In Canada you just exchange regular license and have to redo truck one, some companies will pay you to resit

[Lefteryo]

Do I need to pass a driving test to exchange my driving licence?

In Canada you just exchange regular license and have to redo truck one, some companies will pay you to resit

Thanks

[Kerrarus]

What was the matter with the other 2 states

[Dan2faas]

What was the matter with the other 2 states

Didn’t drive through them. Was sleeping. (Used to team drive) So didn’t count them. Was only North & South Dakota anyways so didn’t miss much

[Kerrarus]

What was the matter with the other 2 states

Didn’t drive through them. Was sleeping. (Used to team drive) So didn’t count them. Was only North & South Dakota anyways so didn’t miss much

never been tempted to make up the full set?

[Dan2faas]

What was the matter with the other 2 states

Didn’t drive through them. Was sleeping. (Used to team drive) So didn’t count them. Was only North & South Dakota anyways so didn’t miss much

never been tempted to make up the full set?

Will do one day but in a car

[Georome]

What was the matter with the other 2 states

One is Alaska and other one Hawaii

[Dan2faas]

What was the matter with the other 2 states

One is Alaska and other one Hawaii

50 states in total pal. I said 46 out of the 48 Continental

[Smelkonn]

Who'd you work for?

[Dan2faas]

Who'd you work for?

started off with covenant transport based out of Chattanooga Tennessee, then Mr P Express out of Jeffersonville Indiana, then a local company in Louisville named packaging unlimited, delivering boxes etc. so was home daily.

[Smelkonn]

Who'd you work for?

started off with covenant transport based out of Chattanooga Tennessee, then Mr P Express out of Jeffersonville Indiana, then a local company in Louisville named packaging unlimited, delivering boxes etc. so was home daily.

I was there from 98 to 2010. Started off with Werner !!! Yeah, I know...., then I went to Arnold out of Jax & Atlanta.
Then I bought my own truck and stayed with Armold for a few more years.
I think US Express eventually bought them.
I did manage all lower 48 but not Alaska or Canada

[Dan2faas]

Who'd you work for?

started off with covenant transport based out of Chattanooga Tennessee, then Mr P Express out of Jeffersonville Indiana, then a local company in Louisville named packaging unlimited, delivering boxes etc. so was home daily.

I was there from 98 to 2010. Started off with Werner !!! Yeah, I know...., then I went to Arnold out of Jax & Atlanta.
Then I bought my own truck and stayed with Armold for a few more years.
I think US Express eventually bought them.
I did manage all lower 48 but not Alaska or Canada

I almost went with Werner fair play are you owner operator here too?

[Smelkonn]

started off with covenant transport based out of Chattanooga Tennessee, then Mr P Express out of Jeffersonville Indiana, then a local company in Louisville named packaging unlimited, delivering boxes etc. so was home daily.

I was there from 98 to 2010. Started off with Werner !!! Yeah, I know...., then I went to Arnold out of Jax & Atlanta.
Then I bought my own truck and stayed with Armold for a few more years.
I think US Express eventually bought them.
I did manage all lower 48 but not Alaska or Canada

I almost went with Werner fair play are you owner operator here too?

No, I rarely drive these days. I went to Iraq in 2016 working in transportation on a military base.
In 2021 when our company lost the contract, I went to Lithuania for the same company and basically look after the logistics side of a base here.
Not sure how long I'll be here but if I come back to the UK permanently I guess I'll go back to driving. Not over keen on the prospect though

[Dan2faas]

I was there from 98 to 2010. Started off with Werner !!! Yeah, I know...., then I went to Arnold out of Jax & Atlanta.
Then I bought my own truck and stayed with Armold for a few more years.
I think US Express eventually bought them.
I did manage all lower 48 but not Alaska or Canada

I almost went with Werner fair play are you owner operator here too?

No, I rarely drive these days. I went to Iraq in 2016 working in transportation on a military base.
In 2021 when our company lost the contract, I went to Lithuania for the same company and basically look after the logistics side of a base here.
Not sure how long I'll be here but if I come back to the UK permanently I guess I'll go back to driving. Not over keen on the prospect though

impressive career You’re not missing much pal.

[Dan2faas]

I was there from 98 to 2010. Started off with Werner !!! Yeah, I know...., then I went to Arnold out of Jax & Atlanta.
Then I bought my own truck and stayed with Armold for a few more years.
I think US Express eventually bought them.
I did manage all lower 48 but not Alaska or Canada

I almost went with Werner fair play are you owner operator here too?

No, I rarely drive these days. I went to Iraq in 2016 working in transportation on a military base.
In 2021 when our company lost the contract, I went to Lithuania for the same company and basically look after the logistics side of a base here.
Not sure how long I'll be here but if I come back to the UK permanently I guess I'll go back to driving. Not over keen on the prospect though

had the opportunity to go to Alaska but turned it down as it would’ve taken 2 weeks in total. One of my biggest regrets looking back was not taking the run

[Smelkonn]

I almost went with Werner fair play are you owner operator here too?

No, I rarely drive these days. I went to Iraq in 2016 working in transportation on a military base.
In 2021 when our company lost the contract, I went to Lithuania for the same company and basically look after the logistics side of a base here.
Not sure how long I'll be here but if I come back to the UK permanently I guess I'll go back to driving. Not over keen on the prospect though

had the opportunity to go to Alaska but turned it down as it would’ve taken 2 weeks in total. One of my biggest regrets looking back was not taking the run

We all have regrets in this industry. I had the opportunity of going on the Michael Jackson tour all over Russia and Finland many years back. I kind of regret that.
A friend of mine works in Alaska now, he helps build and repair the ice roads up north in Prudhoe Bay.
I thought about it as I keep my US passport up to date but financially, I'm better off here, and warmer

[Stivimac]

Was it good tho !! Like amazing

[Boronne96]

Does the US have a Stobart version?

[Terrilla]

Does the US have a Stobart version?

yep swifts

[Brandex]

Does the US have a Stobart version?

swift

[Dan2faas]

Does the US have a Stobart version?

SWIFT.. Aka
Sure
Wished
I
Finished
Training

[Arlante]

Does the US have a Stobart version?

SWIFT.. Aka
Sure
Wished
I
Finished
Training

thought it was Stop Whining I'm Fu****g Trying

[Dan2faas]

Does the US have a Stobart version?

SWIFT.. Aka
Sure
Wished
I
Finished
Training

thought it was Stop Whining I'm Fu****g Trying

Hadn’t heard that but that’s class

[Arlante]

SWIFT.. Aka
Sure
Wished
I
Finished
Training

thought it was Stop Whining I'm Fu****g Trying

Hadn’t heard that but that’s class

when I worked in Iraq for the Americans they told me

[Arlante]

SWIFT.. Aka
Sure
Wished
I
Finished
Training

thought it was Stop Whining I'm Fu****g Trying

Hadn’t heard that but that’s class

hahaha

[Boronne96]

Does the US have a Stobart version?

SWIFT.. Aka
Sure
Wished
I
Finished
Training

Haha superb.

[Davirunn]

Does the US have a Stobart version?

Swift

[AnMister]

In the us can you drive a artic with no trailer on a class 2 license also best sat nav?

[Thewebix]

In the us can you drive a artic with no trailer on a class 2 license also best sat nav?

Only if you cover the 5th wheel

[Hodnnai]

In the us can you drive a artic with no trailer on a class 2 license also best sat nav?

Only if you cover the 5th wheel

that’s a myth

[Clivenu35]

Hi, Dan2faas....have pmd u

[CowleJo]

Did the old country roads take you home?

[Thewebix]

How many hours a day/week did you drive?

[Dan2faas]

How many hours a day/week did you drive?

11hrs driving daily on average.. Depending on where I was going. You only need to take 11 hour rest period to reset. Not like the uk with the 45hr / 24hr crap rule..
It was back in the days with a log book so you could get away with all sorts.. One time drove from Maine to Indiana, over 1100 miles.. As I didn’t wanna sleep in the truck another night! Stopped in Pennsylvania for fuel & food, logged an 11hr rest and carried on. That was a long day

[ShawZero]

How many hours a day/week did you drive?

11hrs driving daily on average.. Depending on where I was going. You only need to take 11 hour rest period to reset. Not like the uk with the 45hr / 24hr crap rule..
It was back in the days with a log book so you could get away with all sorts.. One time drove from Maine to Indiana, over 1100 miles.. As I didn’t wanna sleep in the truck another night! Stopped in Pennsylvania for fuel & food, logged an 11hr rest and carried on. That was a long day

logbook was awesome I been doing Chicago-california-chicago in 5.5 days we drive non-stop

[Georome]

What’s the earnings like compared to UK

[Dan2faas]

What’s the earnings like compared to UK

Was averaging $1k a week but had to put the miles in to get that. Company would pay an extra $100 if the load had to go into New York due to the aggressive driving style and bad traffic.

[Georome]

What’s the earnings like compared to UK

Was averaging $1k a week but had to put the miles in to get that. Company would pay an extra $100 if the load had to go into New York due to the aggressive driving style and bad traffic.

Cheers, no better than uk then

[Andriessi83]

How did the license change work

[Dan2faas]

How did the license change work

Swapped car license no problem. Had to attend CDL school to obtain class 1. Different states have different laws so depends on where you want to go.

[Richio]

Which state was most dangerous to stay night out?

[Dan2faas]

Which state was most dangerous to stay night out?

one night i feared for my life in Baltimore, Maryland… Went through the “hood” around 2am on a weeknight with a trailer full of fridge freezers from G.E in Louisville. It was like 2pm on a Saturday afternoon in London. Never seen so many people mostly carrying guns and all staring at the truck driving through

[Nowarder]

I went into a truckstop in Nevada and was surprised to find cheap prices, a barber shop, a launderettes and a better shower system. Definitely looks like drivers are looked after over there. Plus trucks are huge.

[Dan2faas]

I went into a truckstop in Nevada and was surprised to find cheap prices, a barber shop, a launderettes and a better shower system. Definitely looks like drivers are looked after over there. Plus trucks are huge.

most Truckers live on the road so it helps if you can get a trim and a decent shower. Used to get a free shower credit if you fueled up more than 150 Gallons. Not sure what the limit is nowadays.

[Guerreio]

I went into a truckstop in Nevada and was surprised to find cheap prices, a barber shop, a launderettes and a better shower system. Definitely looks like drivers are looked after over there. Plus trucks are huge.

most Truckers live on the road so it helps if you can get a trim and a decent shower. Used to get a free shower credit if you fueled up more than 150 Gallons. Not sure what the limit is nowadays.

180

[JoeMind]

In which state were you shot at most?

[Dan2faas]

In which state were you shot at most?

Let’s just say I’m happy to not be doing it anymore over there

[JoeMind]

In which state were you shot at most?

Let’s just say I’m happy to not be doing it anymore over there

I suppose the experience would be great