Subsim Truckers - Page 59

HW3 · 11-04-21, 03:26 PM

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Jimbuna · 11-06-21, 07:17 AM

So much for those of our neighbours across the channel who say it is a consequence of Brexit.

snak3gam3r! · 11-09-21, 01:24 PM

I'm kind of curious what some of the requirements are for where and the company you drive for?

I have been driving for many years now (long haul) but the company I work for is going under and I have to find something new. I recently did a background check for my renewal and was wondering if I would have to do a background check for every company I apply for? I read on this website that some companies can use the same check but only in certain situations https://backgroundcheckrepair.org

Bottom line is I've been doing this for years and I hear there's a big issue with finding drivers to come work but I'm here and ready and I've actually been having some trouble finding a good company that pays decent and seems like they'll be around for a while.

Thanks for the help.

mapuc · 11-09-21, 01:25 PM

The closest I come to truck driving in USA is in ATS

Markus

em2nought · 11-12-21, 10:59 PM

Traveled the interstate from Tampa to Hattiesburg over the last two days. There are hardly any trucks moving.

Onkel Neal · 01-04-22, 07:48 AM

Massive I95 shutdown in Virginia, cars and trucks stranded in the ice for more than 12 hours. What a nightmare!

https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/04/weath...day/index.html

Commander Wallace · 01-04-22, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snak3gam3r!

I'm kind of curious what some of the requirements are for where and the company you drive for?

I have been driving for many years now (long haul) but the company I work for is going under and I have to find something new. I recently did a background check for my renewal and was wondering if I would have to do a background check for every company I apply for? I read on this website that some companies can use the same check but only in certain situations https://backgroundcheckrepair.org

Bottom line is I've been doing this for years and I hear there's a big issue with finding drivers to come work but I'm here and ready and I've actually been having some trouble finding a good company that pays decent and seems like they'll be around for a while.

Thanks for the help.

I seriously doubt you will have any trouble finding a new company to drive for. Most transportation companies are looking for good drivers and if you have driven as long as you have, then I have no doubt that you are a good driver and may well be what they are looking for.

Look into Wal Mart and also Swift Trucking. Both have a decent reputation and also pay well from what I have been told. I think they both pay more as well for seasoned drivers. Check them out. I think both companies may offer you and your family what you are looking for and need. I'm sure there are other good companies as well.

Good luck and all the best in the New Year.

em2nought · 01-04-22, 01:08 PM

I thought Swift was the Gilligan of the trucking world?

Aktungbby · 01-04-22, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by em2nought

I thought Swift was the Gilligan of the trucking world?

Taylored to fit the transit needs of the dystopian Trukkin' world:

mapuc · 01-04-22, 01:41 PM

Got some technical trucker questions.

1. How long can an American truck be max ?
2. how much may a truck max weigh ?

Traffic question.
1. When driving in the night on the freeway-what kind of light is the correct to use-Here in Denmark the law says use of high beam shall be used

Thanks in advance
(YES I could search for it-But I rather like the answer given from an American friend)

Markus

Aktungbby · 01-04-22, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapuc

Got some technical trucker questions.

1. How long can an American truck be max ?
2. how much may a truck max weigh ? But I rather like the answer given from an American friend)
Markus

Semi trucks can get up to 80,000 pounds for gross vehicle weight with both tractor and trailer, according to most weight restrictions. That’s typically divided with up to 12,000 pounds over the steer axle and 34,000 pounds over both the drive and the trailer tandem axles.

Oversized loads can exceed those amounts with special permits. A semi truck is about 70 feet long, combining the tractor and trailer.

The length can vary considerably based on:

Type of tractor: Sleeper cabs, which have a bed inside for drivers who haul farther away from home, are typically about 20 feet long, though each manufacturer and spec can alter that.
Type of trailer: A standard dry van trailer is 53 feet long, which overlapping a few feet over top of the tractor, makes the unit about 70 feet. Double or pup trailers are typically 28 feet in length, while intermodal containers can be 20 or 40 feet. Tanker trailers, flatbeds and a wide variety of other trailer types are available, all in slightly different lengths.
State requirements: Companies can often get creative with the length of equipment for specialty freight needs, but each state has different regulations as well for overall length. Back in the '70's, my three year career in a OTH three axel tractor was 65 Ft and 80,000 Lbs except for the "iron Curtain' of mid-continent states which limited gross weight to 73,280 lbs creating a continental crossing limit down to that weight ....but that has been eliminated. "Merikan Fren

https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/pol...s/app_a.htm#mo

mapuc · 01-04-22, 02:08 PM

Thank you so much Aktungbby for answering my questions.

Reason behind them is-I like to drive my trucks in American Truck Simulator and in European Truck Simulator 2.
And my eyes could deceive me-but the trailer I use in ats seems longer than the one I use in ets2.

When it comes to light on my truck I'm going to use the full light(beam light) when I drive on the freeway during night time

I know that max speed for 3 axel truck is 55 mph.

Markus

Commander Wallace · 01-04-22, 02:40 PM

I knew you would have an answer for that one, Aktung. If not you, then I was guessing Neal would know.

Commander Wallace · 01-04-22, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by em2nought

I thought Swift was the Gilligan of the trucking world?

That's why they need all the help they can get.

mapuc · 01-04-22, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

I knew you would have an answer for that one, Aktung. If not you, then I was guessing Neal would know.

Except the light question.

I'm driving with High beam like we shall here in Denmark.
(but if this is not allowed according to real traffic law I would not use it)

Markus

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11-06-21, 07:17 AM	#872
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11-09-21, 01:25 PM	#874
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,903 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	The closest I come to truck driving in USA is in ATS Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

11-12-21, 10:59 PM	#875
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,272 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Traveled the interstate from Tampa to Hattiesburg over the last two days. There are hardly any trucks moving. __________________ Looks like we need a Lemon Law for Presidents now! DNC sold us a dud, and they knew it.

01-04-22, 01:08 PM	#878
em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,272 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I thought Swift was the Gilligan of the trucking world? __________________ Looks like we need a Lemon Law for Presidents now! DNC sold us a dud, and they knew it.

11-09-21, 01:24 PM	#873
snak3gam3r! Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 13 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm kind of curious what some of the requirements are for where and the company you drive for? I have been driving for many years now (long haul) but the company I work for is going under and I have to find something new. I recently did a background check for my renewal and was wondering if I would have to do a background check for every company I apply for? I read on this website that some companies can use the same check but only in certain situations https://backgroundcheckrepair.org Bottom line is I've been doing this for years and I hear there's a big issue with finding drivers to come work but I'm here and ready and I've actually been having some trouble finding a good company that pays decent and seems like they'll be around for a while. Thanks for the help.

01-04-22, 07:48 AM	#876
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,287 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Massive I95 shutdown in Virginia, cars and trucks stranded in the ice for more than 12 hours. What a nightmare! https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/04/weath...day/index.html

01-04-22, 01:41 PM	#880
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,903 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Got some technical trucker questions. 1. How long can an American truck be max ? 2. how much may a truck max weigh ? Traffic question. 1. When driving in the night on the freeway-what kind of light is the correct to use-Here in Denmark the law says use of high beam shall be used Thanks in advance (YES I could search for it-But I rather like the answer given from an American friend) Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

01-04-22, 02:08 PM	#882
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,903 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Thank you so much Aktungbby for answering my questions. Reason behind them is-I like to drive my trucks in American Truck Simulator and in European Truck Simulator 2. And my eyes could deceive me-but the trailer I use in ats seems longer than the one I use in ets2. When it comes to light on my truck I'm going to use the full light(beam light) when I drive on the freeway during night time I know that max speed for 3 axel truck is 55 mph. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

01-04-22, 02:40 PM	#883
Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,017 Downloads: 360 Uploads: 0	I knew you would have an answer for that one, Aktung. If not you, then I was guessing Neal would know.