How come speeding truck drivers rearly get caught by the police?
Q. I see truck drivers speeding every time on the road when I drive. I also see them running through red traffic lights and overtaking other vehicles dangerously. Do they get away with it or not?
Asked by Luke S - Mon Feb 11 07:41:43 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Do you mean rarely? What you see is not the majority. I was highway patrol and did Motor Carrier Safety - which is a unit specifically for enforcement of laws and regulations regarding to truck drivers intra and interstate. If you pose this question to a truck driver I am sure his or her opinion will differ greatly than yours.
Answered by unknown - Mon Feb 11 07:46:12 2008

What do truck drivers do on their free time?
Q. I am frequently on I-5 in California and was wondering what truck drivers do to pass the time. You're in a huge truck all day driving, what is there to do? Listen to music, talk to your buds on the CB radio, eat...do you have any games that you play with other drivers, etc??! What is there to do to kill some time?
Asked by calstud4life - Tue May 22 12:14:10 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A professional truck driver should be focused on the road, the surroundings, and the truck gauges while driving. All of the things you mentioned are things that drivers do in their spare time plus sleep. A lot of the truckstops have tv lounges and/or movie theaters, and game rooms. Some truck stops even have "lot lizzards" who offer their services - EWWW! Most drivers don't have a lot of spare time as they have delivery appointments or time frames that they have to keep. They are only allowed a certain amount of drive time each day - so they have to make the most of that time. The quicker they get the load there the quicker they get another load. More loads/more miles = more money!
Answered by pottersclay70 - Wed May 23 16:47:06 2007

What are commonly the names and surnames of indian truck drivers?
Q. What are commonly the names and surnames of indian truck drivers?
Asked by Sexy B - Thu Feb 26 04:34:48 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There are no such special names for truck drivers. But there is a caste for scavengers who have their own names and surnames.
Answered by d_r_siva - Thu Feb 26 07:51:30 2009

Truck drivers paying for their own drug test?
Q. Do truck drivers (CDL & non-CDL) have to pay for their own drug test or do the companies they work for pay? What about independant contractors?
Asked by Steel Helmet - Wed Aug 15 15:44:56 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The company pays for it. My friend's dad is a truck driver and they pay for it. If them or anyone wanted to do a drug test on themselves than they would have to pay for it, but not the ones to see if you can drive or keep driving or not.
Answered by gtavcking - Wed Aug 15 15:55:53 2007

Where do you stand on the hours of service ruling for truck drivers?
Q. Truck drivers are looking at a substantial loss of income due to the "Supreme Court" making laws instead of ruling on the constitutionallity of the current rules. Where do you stand?
Asked by connie_backman - Thu Jul 26 17:55:22 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The constitution has been amended for the twenty eighth time and I missed it? Heck I only slept eight hours last night. The supreme court makes laws now? What law? I'm really interested in reading that one. First in history.
Answered by John B - Thu Jul 26 19:20:28 2007

What Busch or Truck drivers deserve a ride in a higher series?
Q. Like, what truck drivers deserve a Busch or Cup ride and what Busch drivers deserve a Cup ride? Erik Darnell, Matt Crafton, and Brendan Gaughan deserve a Busch ride IMO, and Johnny Benson deserves a Cup ride. Marcos Ambrose and Stephen Leicht deserve a Cup ride
Asked by iBolt! - Sat Nov 17 22:19:47 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Stephen Wallace!!! NOTTT!(he is terrible) Brendan Gaughn and Johnny Benson have already had a stint in cup. I dont know if a owner would be willing to risk bringing them back. After Stephen Leight and Brad Kasowlowski(I know I spelled that wrong) have a little bit more seat time in the Nationwide series they would be good candidates for a Cup ride. Im betting that someone will give Marcos Ambrose a shot next year. Travis Kvapil might get the call again. He has a short stint with Penske a few years back.
Answered by Superdave.... - Sat Nov 17 22:53:17 2007

what is the name of the company that hires truck drivers that drives in iraq, they are out of tx?
Q. the truck drivers drive over there for a year, and do not have to pay taxes. i need an address,an,or a phone number. there may be more than one company that does this. and this is a cilivian company.
Asked by mopar110 - Sun Aug 13 21:32:22 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Are you talking about Halliburton? They hire people to work in Iraq
Answered by Raj Sola - Sun Aug 13 21:36:57 2006

Why do Commercial truck drivers think they are driving race cars?
Q. They are switching lanes and etc. I can't tell you how many times I95 has been held up because truck drivers get into so many accidents. Why can't they stay in the lane that they are suppose to? aren't they burning more diesel fuel? I wanted to further add that I am not knocking trucks, I am fully aware that they are very important for the recieving of goods. However, safety on the road is the concern. One truck cut right in front of and I almost swerved because I was driving slight faster then the truck, its like he had no common sense!
Asked by Java Jive - Fri Jan 5 13:19:05 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. As a driver myself, I understand what you are talking about. However, please don't let the few make you think we are all bad drivers. If I see a four wheeler darting in and out of traffic, does that mean you are a bad driver? No. Accidents: Study after study have shown that 75%+ of accidents involving heavy trucks are caused by the driver of the car. We really are professional drivers. The company I work for has less than .4 accidents per million miles driven (stats from the Department of Transportation, who regulates interstate trucking). That is much less than the accident rate for cars. Lane restrictions: Studies have also shown that restricting trucks to the right lane(s) cause many more accidents, especially in urban areas… [cont.]
Answered by J.R. - Fri Jan 5 13:39:51 2007

Why arent there any black truck drivers working for any of the race teams?
Q. The truck drivers who move the cars from race to race is what I mean. what team has the guts to be the first.(like it matters). I am just trying to open up the lanes.
Asked by soul_train_58 - Mon Jul 23 20:54:04 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't know are you sure there aren't any > I never see to many of the Semi drivers/
Answered by scooby - Mon Jul 23 21:02:47 2007

Are there any truck drivers out there that need a job?
Q. I'm hiring for a very reputable company and need some good truck drivers for dedicated, local, and otr jobs! if you arre interested then e-mail me at bdegraf5@yahoo and I will give you more info-phone # you can contact me at as well-please serious inqueries only!
Asked by 7-12mobb - Thu Apr 12 16:21:37 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. where?
Answered by samantha24 - Thu Apr 12 16:26:14 2007

Can truck drivers get a deduction on there taxes for there cell phones?
Q. My husband is a truck driver and he has to have a cell to contact the shippers and recivers for veriouse reasons (directions, saying he will be late, blaa blaa you get the Idea) We have a t-mobile plan so it is 99 a month. 1 cell is mine and has nothing to do with his work. My question is can he get the $50 back because he uses his cell for work?
Asked by Kitty L - Mon Jan 28 16:14:27 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes. His portion of the bill would be a tax deductable business expense.
Answered by funkmeraw - Mon Jan 28 16:17:15 2008

what do so many people have against truck drivers?
Q. I've driven trucks for several years now. I'm somewhat amazed yet not too surprised that so many people have something against trucks and truck drivers. Don't they know that we are the lifeblood of their lives? If they have it, trucks brought it.
Asked by Monkey - Sun Jun 28 13:18:00 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. cause they stink and live in the 1950s
Answered by David - Sun Jun 28 13:38:09 2009

What does truck drivers like to buy while they are on the road?
Q. I'm looking to sell truck drivers something that will be convienient and fast.
Asked by procrastinator - Thu Aug 28 15:10:48 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

Do truck drivers have flexibility as far as when they want to work since they are in demand?
Q. I have a lawn business during the months of March thru September. Is it possible for me to be a truck driver when I'm not cutting lawns and still get good benefits out of it since there is a demand for them? I would like to drive trucks between the months of October thru February.
Asked by rascoe627 - Mon Oct 6 01:34:38 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. no they do not. they are needed to deliver goods on time. they are needed for specific hours per trip. therefore, you dont have the opportunity to choose your hours.
Answered by slow_hand_78 - Mon Oct 6 01:44:54 2008

Has anyone else heard of truck drivers going on strike?
Q. I've heard from several different people that truck drivers in the U.S. are going on strike the first week in April due to fuel prices. Is this true? Does anyone personally know any truck drivers that are going on strike and if so how long do they plan to be on strike?
Asked by T.K. - Sun Mar 30 04:04:55 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. YES its happenning with independent drivers and is comeing from the ground up , hers some links about it and as a owner operator I will be particating in it and shutting my truck down on tuesday , and also slowing down when I go back out . for myself its some what symbolic , but the need is there to do something . below are some links to read about it www. highdiesel. com good site explaining strike . site put up and run by drivers wives
Answered by crazy_ol_hippie_radical - Sun Mar 30 08:06:54 2008

How much do truck drivers make a year?
Q. My boyfriend's father is a truck driver, and he said that he may consider doing the same. He figured that since he only makes about 45K per year after taxes, he'd probably make more with truck driving. He asked his father, but his dad has been doing it for about 25 years, and he doesn't remember what his starting salary was. So how much would you make if you were a truck driver, not the ones who drive cross-country, but the ones who drive within 12 or so hours of their main location? Thanks for any help!
Asked by Marinabear! - Sun Jul 12 21:15:11 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is something that is driven by the location more than anything. If you were talking about a teamster (union) job, it will vary by which company you drive for, even in the same locale. Different companies pay by different scales, some are a percentage of the loads, some are hourly, and others pay by mileage. By the 12-hours that you mention, that would be considered a regional driver, and would likely pay either by a percentage or by the mile. In West-central PA, where I am, a regional driver with one of the better companies in this area would see 40 cents per mile, which would translate to about $53k per year.
Answered by Cyberbiker_1 - Sun Jul 12 21:36:40 2009

Why the truck drivers drive more in daylight than night on the freeway?
Q. As a driver , it is very annoying that I see two or more truck on the freeways , escpecially in the Southern California. I almost hit other car when it moves or merge the right lanes to the left lanes.
Asked by ShiningStar - Thu Jun 19 14:51:49 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. For the very obvious reasons. We can see better. We don't get tired as easily. More places to stop, and eat, are open. The businesses we're delivering to are open during the day. Do I need to keep going? As a truck driver, I find it very annoying that there's so many cars on the road, getting in our way, tailgating us, etc. If you almost get hit, it means you're too close to the truck. It's that simple. You should always have enough space between you and any other vehicle, that there is almost 0% chance of an accident. Anything else, is your own fault.
Answered by Vipassana - Thu Jun 19 14:55:53 2008

What are the best work gloves for truck drivers?
Q. needing to find some good gloves, leather hopefully that will hold up to all a truck driver does. Have tried several pair and they don't seem to last more than a few weeks tops. Anyone with suggestions where we could find some good ones that will last or made for this kind of work?
Asked by D B - Wed May 14 03:01:45 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You have to invest in a pair of high dollar raw hide gloves found at most hardware stores.
Answered by Evan - Thu May 15 03:46:24 2008

Do you think truck drivers deserve respect?
Q. I'm asking this question because my husband is one of them. People complain about how much space they use on the road, and how they need lots of room to turn. They get the goods to the stores so you can buy them. Trains, boats, and plains can only go so far and it's the truck drivers who actualy get them to the department stores. I'm asking people to give them a little respect and yeild to them on the road when needed. Some truck drivers abuse there right on the road I agree, but there are the few that drive by the rules. Do you think that the goverment should also notice truck drivers and help them out by asking them questions about how the law applies to them and what they can do to help make it easier for them to get the help from… [cont.]
Asked by C*L*M - Wed Apr 18 12:55:47 2007 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm an ex-trucker but that doesn't mean I think all truckers deserve respect. Like every profession this one has its idiots. Why should they get respect? But for those who think that trucking is a low skill job, maybe they should try it. I'm sure it would be quite funny since most people can't even drive their cars correctly. Actually I think you should have to spend two weeks in an 18-wheeler followed by two weeks on a motorcycle before you can get a car license... The rules? Some are good, some are stupid. If they keep a bad truck or a dead-tired driver off the road. Good. Believe me I don't want them out there either. But when the rules tell me I can't drive even when i'm not tired but then I can when I am tired because I couldn't… [cont.]
Answered by walyank - Wed Apr 18 13:59:30 2007

In Spain and Portugal, lorry (truck) drivers are blocking roads over the cost of diesel fuel?
Q. Will the US truck drivers do the same? What are some ways to bring immediate relief to the trucking industry? Which party democrats or republicans will help? Please note I said immediate .
Asked by Cracker Jack - Wed Jun 11 13:42:41 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, the truckers should strike. Many of them lose money every day delivering crucial items to us. They have contracts with companies and there is no provision to raise the rates as their fuel costs go up. It's sad. Vote for Bob Barr, Libertarian 2008
Answered by Robert J - Wed Jun 11 13:48:07 2008