Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
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
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
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
How hard is it to get over there?
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
my girlfriend is American, after how many years of marriage can I apply for a green card?
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
I believe we have to re do a medical, theory and also pass the tests again is that right?
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
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.
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
Do I need to pass a driving test to exchange my driving licence?
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
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.
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
ThanksDan2faas wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:37 pmDepends 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.
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
What was the matter with the other 2 states
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
never been tempted to make up the full set?
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
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
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
I almost went with Werner fair play are you owner operator here too?Smelkonn wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pmI 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
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
No, I rarely drive these days. I went to Iraq in 2016 working in transportation on a military base.Dan2faas wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pmI almost went with Werner fair play are you owner operator here too?Smelkonn wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pmI 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
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
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
impressive career You’re not missing much pal.Smelkonn wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:45 pmNo, I rarely drive these days. I went to Iraq in 2016 working in transportation on a military base.Dan2faas wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pmI almost went with Werner fair play are you owner operator here too?Smelkonn wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm
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
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
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
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 runSmelkonn wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:45 pmNo, I rarely drive these days. I went to Iraq in 2016 working in transportation on a military base.Dan2faas wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pmI almost went with Werner fair play are you owner operator here too?Smelkonn wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:44 pm
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
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
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
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.Dan2faas wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:46 pmhad 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 runSmelkonn wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:45 pmNo, 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
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
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
Was it good tho !! Like amazing
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
Does the US have a Stobart version?
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
when I worked in Iraq for the Americans they told me
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
In the us can you drive a artic with no trailer on a class 2 license also best sat nav?
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
Did the old country roads take you home?
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
How many hours a day/week did you drive?
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
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
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
logbook was awesome I been doing Chicago-california-chicago in 5.5 days we drive non-stopDan2faas wrote: ↑Tue Jan 24, 2023 2:59 pm11hrs 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
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
What’s the earnings like compared to UK
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Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
How did the license change work
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
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.
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
Which state was most dangerous to stay night out?
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
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
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
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.
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
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.
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
Re: Hi, Feel free to ask questions if you’re thinking of trying it Ok so I drove Trucks in USA around 2004 / 2009.
In which state were you shot at most?
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