its in my blood...

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by hobartwoodsman, Nov 4, 2012.

  1. hobartwoodsman

    hobartwoodsman Bobtail Member

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    hey all, thanks for reading.

    ive had my CDL for 20 years, but out of seat for ~10 solid.

    left the wood hauling for manufacturing and got the lay off after 9.5 years. for most all of my manufacturing life, i missed the gears. i drove locally (300 mile radius) in the wood hauling, and always wanted the long haul life. the manufacturing was a great job, so i rode it out as far as i could.

    i really have no desire to ever drive local again. i do have a desire to drive, so, i am gearing up to drive 48+ canada.

    talking to a lot of carriers and things look really good. i am just waiting for my bp to dial in and gov't to approve my x endorsement. in all likelihood, i will start my refresher after the holidays. my bp put a hold on things, pre-hires started in august. just making sure things are done right in order to make a successful run at the hill.

    with my local experience (day cab / all kinds of heavy equipment) plus off-road, the oil fields would be a perfect match, but i want the other driving opportunities. and that is what it comes down to, what i want.

    this forum is the best, thanks to all! i look forward to sharing what i can.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    What part of the country do you live in?
    FFE does reefer OTR and also tanker oil field work @ $22 per hour.

    driveffe.com
     
  4. Mastertech

    Mastertech Staff Leader / Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Welcome to The Truckers Report woodsman!
     
  5. 48Packard

    48Packard Ol' Two-stop Shag!

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    OK...you can start by handing over that steak and potato you're eating!:yes2557:

    Seriously....I wish you the best in your endeavors. Welcome aboard!
     
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  6. hobartwoodsman

    hobartwoodsman Bobtail Member

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    thanks everyone... have to re-type this as i hit a touch button to leave the page... hahahaha.

    waiting for my bp to regulate out a little better to guarantee a good orientation. it was really comforting to read many other people having to take a month or two to get the bp in check on this forum. my pre-hires started in september, october was for bp medicine and side effect reporting, november is for medicine adjustment / fine-tuning.

    as it may be a good blessing because i think that spending time with the trainer/mentor/finisher in the heart of winter would be a great opportunity for skills, double set of eyes on the road, winter rules, the whole lot.

    cheers.
     
  7. WMGUY

    WMGUY Road Train Member

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    i hope you can find a small company that will treat you right, the big mills won't, and won't be anything like running a log truck

    good luck to you
     
  8. hobartwoodsman

    hobartwoodsman Bobtail Member

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    thank god for that!
     
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  9. hobartwoodsman

    hobartwoodsman Bobtail Member

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    actually, i never personally ran round wood. i grew up on the dog house, in slashers and skidders, when the trucks were running that. by the time i turned 18, the trucks were specialized in the wood waste, landscaping, chip removal, canadian peat moss, anything that could go in a open-top van or walking floor trailer. aint nothing like seeing a 30" tree go into a chipper!

    now, staying in the ruts in the peat farms is a story! first load i was told, dont get off the track. no problem. when i got parked to load i got out, stepped off the track (ruts only wide enough to park) and sank up to my hips. i was like OMG, couldnt imagine the truck going in!

    i am leaning towards con-way truckload for anyone that has an opinion or info. i dont see much posted for the bad on them, and ive know a couple drivers that give them praise. also, theyll let my pit-lab
    mix travel with me.

    prime isnt my favorite, but they are willing to train me in a tanker (east coast relocation needed).

    kennesaw will take me after three months with mega-carrier.

    also i contradicted myself already on pre-hires dates in this thread... they started in late august and i ramped up all the megas in september.

    thanks again everyone.
     
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