Maybe the Shortest Career in Trucking

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Wanderdog, Jul 2, 2013.

  1. Chet

    Chet Bobtail Member

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    Yep, been driving for 25 years and still remember my first solo trip to LA, ran over a stop sign.... Then hauled butt :)
     
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  3. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    Find a small company many times they're ######## but they will keep your pockets full. My first job was the 4th day out of school. I went up to them they were hiring. I came in with a positive attitude and first thing I said was when do I start. We laughed talked the boss needs money I need money we work it out. Needless to say they expected me to take everything out 3 years now and I havent yet put a scratch on my truck. Thank YouTube for all the how to videos :D and money wise I bring home 60+ a year with home time every 4 days. Can't complain

    There's a shortage of 15,000 + truck drivers so I know its not impossible
     
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  4. Crypto

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    The first two I wouldn't have even reported if no one was around. After reading your accidents I only really see 1 reportable accident. ( The concrete post at the service center )

    The trailer wheel always happens and running over stop signs... Stuff happens... Even Hugh did it on ice road truckers...

    I would just apply with a different company. They will hire you.
     
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  5. S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    Honesty will get you far..lying will get you farther

    Lol harsh truth
     
  6. scarface2200

    scarface2200 Light Load Member

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    Im not sure how u take out a stop sign I had it drilled int o my head by my mentor Always Watch Your Tandems while making a turn and Stop if u cant make it. But if noone around while get ur self in trouble if. U can g ed t away with it

    I was told if u got the room take as much as u need and I always do if I think its to tight I find another way or wait til the cars in my way move or let them back up.


    Try Swift the hire u if u can hold a steering wheel LOL I work for them but I was a rookie and it has been a nice training company Im making good money 2nd yr out and 1st yr wasnt to bad $43, 000 and on my way this yr to $53, 000 maybe a little less see how freight goes in the late pa rt of the yr.

    Good luck to u
     
  7. Sexybuilt

    Sexybuilt Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the chuckle, you are forgiven:biggrin_2559:
     
  8. Hitman

    Hitman Mr. Gamer

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    Good greif...the guy knocked over a couple of signs and brushed up against a tree. Sounds to me as though they were all slow moving turning maneuvers. Not exactly life threatning incidents.
     
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  9. Casual Trucker

    Casual Trucker Medium Load Member

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    Wow Dude you must have been driving scared out of your mind But the good news is you can still get a local job with your CDL (watch your inbox.).:biggrin_255:
     
  10. landstar8891

    landstar8891 Road Train Member

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    Good Grief Man.Are you drinking the Kool-Aid there in Tn.??...This was very minor and you wanna call him a highway KILLER...:biggrin_25513:You been watching to much Barbara Walters.:biggrin_2551:
     
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  11. Chaos268

    Chaos268 Light Load Member

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    Forget the flipping the burgers, go to a building trades union and get into an apprenticeship. Good luck to you.
     
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