Thursday, June 19, 2014
MECHANICAL JOBS
Questions raised for mechanical jobs:
1. Do I have tools? Basic set only.
2. Number of years of Engine Tune-up, Diesel.
3. Number of years of Engine Tune-up, Gas.
4. Number of years of Automotive Electrical Systems
5. Number of years of Clutch & Transmission on Trucks
6. Number of years of Brakes & Steering.
7. Number of years of Lubrication.
8. Number of years of Tire Repair.
9. Number of years of Refrigerated Equipment.
1. Universal Technical Institute in Rancho Cucamonga.
2. WyoTech in Long Beach and Fremont.
3. Penn Foster
4. UEI in Gardena.
5. Can't believe it but here is a short list of online automotive schools.
1. Do I have tools? Basic set only.
2. Number of years of Engine Tune-up, Diesel.
3. Number of years of Engine Tune-up, Gas.
4. Number of years of Automotive Electrical Systems
5. Number of years of Clutch & Transmission on Trucks
6. Number of years of Brakes & Steering.
7. Number of years of Lubrication.
8. Number of years of Tire Repair.
9. Number of years of Refrigerated Equipment.
1. Universal Technical Institute in Rancho Cucamonga.
2. WyoTech in Long Beach and Fremont.
3. Penn Foster
4. UEI in Gardena.
5. Can't believe it but here is a short list of online automotive schools.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
DRIVE CARS BETWEEN DEALERS
This reminds me of another source of income if you have the time,
driving record and inclination to drive new cars on dealer trades.
NORWALK
Norwalk Toyota
Ken Grody Ford, Norwalk
McKenna BMW, Norwalk, 10500 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.
Sales: 866-787-1402
I spoke with Calvin Lau, one of two sales managers, and he suggested that I speak with General Mgr., John Hall, before he explained to me that BMW McKenna has their own trucks that they use to ship vehicles to and between dealers. Good to know. Calvin had a good, professional tone. Here is a list of the guys and gals at McKenna.
Service: 866-932-9416
Parts: 866-926-0257
McKenna Audi, Norwalk, CA,10850 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.
Sales: 888-689-9373
Service: 866-720-4222
Parts: 888-471-8126
McKenna VW, 18303 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703
Their sales staff and other personnel is here.
DOWNEY
Honda World, Downey, CA, 10645 Studebaker Road, Downey, CA 90241
Sales: (800) 601-5660
Service: (800) 924-9016
Parts: (800) 683-2808
CERRITOS
Penske Chevrolet, Cerritos, 18605 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703, 562-924-1676
Cerritos Nissan 18707 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703
Cerritos Ford 18900 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703
Lexus of Cerritos
18800 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703, (888) 336-5040
Norm Reeves Honda, 18500 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703
If you approach the new car dealership Sales Manager with an offer to drive and s/he is interested, expect a background check including credit score and driving record. The pay is based either on miles driven @50¢+/- per mile or hours driven @$10-$20+/- per hour plus food and lodging if an overnight is involved.
You'll be taking a new car somewhere usually within a 250 radius of your home and returning with another new car.
They usually hire retirement age drivers with time to spare and of course clean driving records. The downside is that it sometimes involves late nights and hours of time so most take books on tape or some form of entertainment except texting.
The best opportunity is with a chain dealer group with multiple franchises. Be absolutely certain to get a contract and copy of their insurance policy before setting out. It's not unheard of for some dealers to change the pay agreement post delivery with no contract. Insurance is also important for obvious reasons.
An awkward aside is a story told to me by a Toyota dealer consulting client who sent two drivers in new cars to swap with another dealer. The drivers, a husband and wife team, crashed into EACH OTHER on the way. No injuries, and it's become legendary in dealer circles. No word on whether they're still married.
. . . .
DHI Transport hauls cars across the country and have been in the business for enough years to know what they're doing. They're based in Florida, but drive to the West Coast and back. Very dependable. I can vouch for them. 813-777-8669. Ask for Dan.
NORWALK
Norwalk Toyota
Ken Grody Ford, Norwalk
McKenna BMW, Norwalk, 10500 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.
Sales: 866-787-1402
I spoke with Calvin Lau, one of two sales managers, and he suggested that I speak with General Mgr., John Hall, before he explained to me that BMW McKenna has their own trucks that they use to ship vehicles to and between dealers. Good to know. Calvin had a good, professional tone. Here is a list of the guys and gals at McKenna.
Service: 866-932-9416
Parts: 866-926-0257
McKenna Audi, Norwalk, CA,10850 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.
Sales: 888-689-9373
Service: 866-720-4222
Parts: 888-471-8126
McKenna VW, 18303 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703
Their sales staff and other personnel is here.
| Sales: 888-355-5381 | |
| Service: 888-386-7880 | |
| Parts: 888-413-1068 |
DOWNEY
Honda World, Downey, CA, 10645 Studebaker Road, Downey, CA 90241
Sales: (800) 601-5660
Service: (800) 924-9016
Parts: (800) 683-2808
CERRITOS
Penske Chevrolet, Cerritos, 18605 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703, 562-924-1676
Cerritos Nissan 18707 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703
Cerritos Ford 18900 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703
Lexus of Cerritos
18800 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703, (888) 336-5040
Norm Reeves Honda, 18500 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703
Sales:(888) 497-4433
Parts:(888) 513-3366
Service:(888) 849-4466
If you approach the new car dealership Sales Manager with an offer to drive and s/he is interested, expect a background check including credit score and driving record. The pay is based either on miles driven @50¢+/- per mile or hours driven @$10-$20+/- per hour plus food and lodging if an overnight is involved.
You'll be taking a new car somewhere usually within a 250 radius of your home and returning with another new car.
They usually hire retirement age drivers with time to spare and of course clean driving records. The downside is that it sometimes involves late nights and hours of time so most take books on tape or some form of entertainment except texting.
The best opportunity is with a chain dealer group with multiple franchises. Be absolutely certain to get a contract and copy of their insurance policy before setting out. It's not unheard of for some dealers to change the pay agreement post delivery with no contract. Insurance is also important for obvious reasons.
An awkward aside is a story told to me by a Toyota dealer consulting client who sent two drivers in new cars to swap with another dealer. The drivers, a husband and wife team, crashed into EACH OTHER on the way. No injuries, and it's become legendary in dealer circles. No word on whether they're still married.
. . . .
DHI Transport hauls cars across the country and have been in the business for enough years to know what they're doing. They're based in Florida, but drive to the West Coast and back. Very dependable. I can vouch for them. 813-777-8669. Ask for Dan.
Monday, June 9, 2014
TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOLS
DOOTSON DRIVING SCHOOL, 11625 Clark
Street, Arcadia, CA 91006, 626-303-1900
CR ENGLAND, 10691 Poplar Avenue, Fontana,
CA 92337, (626) or 951-332-3939
ALLIANCE SCHOOL OF TRUCKING,
9410 Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311, 818-772-2252
Camino Truck Driving School,
13476 East Valley Blvd., La Puente, CA 91746, 626-968-9135
El
Monte Truck Driving School, 15545 Arrow Highway, Baldwin Park, CA
91706 626-813-6611
Mon-Fri:
8-6pm
Sat:
8-4pm
Sun.: Closed
Edison Truck
Driving School, 2024 Durfee, South El Monte, CA 91733, 626-582-8540
TGA Truck Driving School, 1115 South
Taylor Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640 626-443-7167
Dynasty Truck Driving School,
1810 South Reservoir Street, Pomona, CA 91766, 626-823-4936
Dolphin Trucking School, 4820 South
Eastern Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040, 800-234-0515
GSF Truck Driving School, 1515 South
Evergreen Avenue, LA, CA 90023, 213-745-6022
Hi-Desert Trucking School,
9012 Glenoaks Blvd., Sun Valley, CA 91352, 818-771-9884
Professional Trucking School,
2863 East Slauson, Huntington Park, CA 90255, 323-582-0247
Toro School of Truck Driving, 321 West
135th Street, LA, CA 90061, 661-822-2106
Calcutta
Truck Driving School, 11490 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601,
818-762-3370
College of Instrument Technology, 17156
Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706, 562-925-1785
Aztlan Trucking School, 400
East Manchester, LA, CA 90003, 323-588-7444
Universal Truck Driving School,
1600 South Hill Street, Ste A, LA, CA 90015, 213-745-6244 or 2209 West Arrow
Route, Ste A, Upland, CA 91786, 909-920-0739.
I spoke with Patricia here at Universal
Trucking, and she was very helpful. She said that if I get my Class A,
CDL that it allows me to drive all Class B categories except for passenger
buses. Pretty good. And their prices are not bad either.
Class B Driver’s License from Upland?
Bobtail license. In
the trucking industry, a bobtail truck refers to a cab or tractor that isn't
attached to or hauling anything.
FULL COURSE
is $1300
20 hours
training
DMV, if I
fail on test, I get 2 hours of free.
REFRESHER
COURSE is $600.
6 hours of
training, 2 hours driving.
$160 permit
or read the commercial handbook or DMV,
Class A
license allows all the provisions of a Class B license.
Full
guarantee, 26 hours training, $1500
REFRESHER COURSE, $1000
$500, 6
hours
2nd payment
can be any amount,
6 days a
week, 2 hours a d
Patricia
Friday, June 6, 2014
COST OF A CLASS B LICENSE
Okay, spoke with Erika at Dootson Driving School in Monrovia. She explained that to earn a Class B driving license I will need to pass a written test and a driving test. I can study the materials at home, but I will need to be trained by their drivers in their lot. She said that Dootson offers a Pay Per Day program where you pay $48 for 30 minutes or $96 for 1 hour. Sounds steep for talking while sitting in the cab of a truck.
She mentioned that the average cost of the course for a Class B License is $700 and it takes about 3 weeks to complete. A Class B with a P authorization allows me to drive vehicles that transport large numbers of people. And the study materials cost $20, a price that also includes enrollment. That last part doesn't sound right, for it makes the cost sound too low. Enrollment may be a lot more, but the materials themselves cost only $20. I'll check back with her.
Okay, spoke with Erika at Dootson Driving School in Monrovia. She explained that to earn a Class B driving license I will need to pass a written test and a driving test. I can study the materials at home, but I will need to be trained by their drivers in their lot. She said that Dootson offers a Pay Per Day program where you pay $48 for 30 minutes or $96 for 1 hour. Sounds steep for talking while sitting in the cab of a truck.
She mentioned that the average cost of the course for a Class B License is $700 and it takes about 3 weeks to complete. A Class B with a P authorization allows me to drive vehicles that transport large numbers of people. And the study materials cost $20, a price that also includes enrollment. That last part doesn't sound right, for it makes the cost sound too low. Enrollment may be a lot more, but the materials themselves cost only $20. I'll check back with her.
Friday, May 23, 2014
TOWING CODES
Towing Codes
Bob's Towing said that if you don't know what these are (T-1A to T-7), then don't apply.
Towing Codes
Bob's Towing said that if you don't know what these are (T-1A to T-7), then don't apply.
| Channel | Frequency | Service areas | Call Sign |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 150.905 | 1,4,5,6,44/48,59,A6,A32,A51 | WZT846 (a) |
| 4 | 150.965 | 9,10,12,15,22 | WZT846 (b) |
| 2 | 452.550 | 55,65,66,68,A54,A55,A56,A581A68,A69 | WRM833 |
| 7 | 452.575 | 50,51,54/63,57,61,A67 | WXY454 |
| 3 | 452.600 | 3,16,20,23,24,36,A15 | WZT850 |
| 5 | 452.525 | 7,18,21,27,28,29,31,37,40,41,42,43,45, 46,47,A19,A20,A21,A29,A41,A44,A46,A48,A49 | KLS515 |
| 6 | 150.950 | 2,8,11,30,53,62,94,95,97,98,99,67 | KDU646 |
| 10-codes | |
|---|---|
| Code | What It Means |
| 10-1 | Ready to write |
| 10-2 | On location |
| 10-3 | Clear call |
| 10-4 | Message Received |
| 10-5 | With car, need member on location |
| 10-6 | Got call in your hat/area |
| 10-7 | Off the air/unavailable |
| 10-8 | On the air/available for calls |
| 10-9 | Can't copy the transmission |
| 10-10 | Can't locate |
| 10-11 | GOA |
| 10-12 | Walk in call |
| 10-13 | Call canceled |
| 10-14 | Land line/phone call |
| 10-15 | Return to shop |
| 10-16 | Shop call |
| 10-18 | Request truck to truck communication |
| 10-20 | Give location |
| 10-50 | Accident w/injury |
| 10-51 | Enroute to call |
| Trouble Calls:"T" calls | |
|---|---|
| Code | What It Means |
| T-1 | Flat tire w/spare |
| T-2 | Keys locked in car |
| T-3 | Out of Gas |
| T-4 | Jump Start/Boost |
| T-6 | Tow |
| T-7 | Extracation/Pull out of ditch |
| T-8 | Bail Bond |
| T-9 | Police Call |
| T-1a | Flat tire needs air |
| T-2a | Locksmith Problem call |
| T-5 | Can't start Posible tow |
| T-6a | Tow /Special Equipment |
| T-7a | Extrication from Ice/snow |
Thursday, February 27, 2014
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