Got my license...orientation Apr. 13th in PA

Discussion in 'Prime' started by ShortRound77, Mar 26, 2015.

  1. ShortRound77

    ShortRound77 Bobtail Member

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    Hey all,

    I took my CDL test at the DMV today, and got my license!!!!! I am scheduled for orientation in Pittston, PA on Apr. 13th, so I can provide my current employer 2 weeks notice. I will have to go back to the DMV to get my tanker endorsement, and I'll probably go ahead and take the doubles/triples test while I'm there. I am pretty excited (and more than a little anxious/nervous), but it all seems so surreal right now. I have wanted to drive trucks since I was in highschool, but wasn't old enough to drive interstate when I graduated. Decided to join the Air Force for a couple of years (turned into a 19 year career), then pursue trucking. Retired from the Air Force, and tried to do a "regular" job in manufacturing. Don't really enjoy the work, and through a series of well timed events and circumstances I was able to get Uncle Sam to pay for my school, as well as continue collecting a pay check while in school. Anyway, I am kind of rambling on. Is anyone else headed to PA for orientation Apr. 13th? I will be travelling South Carolina (don't have my travel details yet), and think it would be cool to have someone to commiserate with on "THE DOG", for at least part of the 600 mile trek.

    ShortRound
     
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  3. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Good luck to you. Looking forward to your updates.
     
  4. CBayFisher

    CBayFisher Bobtail Member

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    Good luck, and thank you for your service.
     
  5. FullMetalJacket

    FullMetalJacket Road Train Member

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    Welcome in advance, and glad to hear your able to give a long time dream a chance.

    I, too, came back to this after a long "other career" & retirement.

    Haven't regretted the decision in the least, and haven't looked back since.

    Best of luck to you. I hope it's everything your looking for.

    PEACE
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  6. bigdogpile

    bigdogpile Road Train Member

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    So after 19 years in the AF dont you learn any kind of skills that you can use to not have to work in low paying "jobs" ..just wondering.I would think a 19 year service career would translate into at least a 2nd or 3rd tier career on the "outside"..your like starting all over again..Props for your service..
     
  7. 123456

    123456 Road Train Member

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    Best of Luck.

    You should have a decent 2nd career.
     
  8. ShortRound77

    ShortRound77 Bobtail Member

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    The career field I was in has very little direct correlation to anything in the civillian world, unless I were to work with a gov't contractor. I could put some of my supervisory experience to use in areas such as manufacturing, but I'm currently working in a plant, and have come to realize I don't want to remain in that kind of environment.

    I have WANTED to pursue truck driving for a long time, and when all the variables lined up and fell into place like they did, I knew I needed to jump on the opportunity. I can't say for sure that I will enjoy trucking, but I'll never know unless I pull the trigger.

    As for the "low pay", I know I'm not going to set the world on fire. Trucking will pay more than my current job (please don't calculate what I will get paid /hr, in the AF when you figure that you are on call 24/7/365, we got paid way less), and my retirement pads my income nicely. This allows me to work doing what I WANT to do not what I HAVE to do.
     
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  9. Iwant2driveallday

    Iwant2driveallday Light Load Member

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    I will be at orientation with you on the 13th as long as my road test goes will next tuesday!!
     
  10. ShortRound77

    ShortRound77 Bobtail Member

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    Cool. Which fleet are you going with. I'll be going reefer. Good luck on your test.
     
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