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Alaska or Middle East

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by iamchrisstone, Oct 13, 2015.

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  1. Oct 13, 2015 #1
    iamchrisstone

    iamchrisstone Light Load Member

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    So I hear that if you run in Alaska or the Middle East you can make a ridiculous amount of money. I hear the experience and knowledge you gain is unlike anything else and that is really appealing to me. I'm single and no kids and I don't need home time. If overseas pays what I've heard, I'd be willing to do a year or two or three contract.

    I have a year and a half experience. Learned on 10 speeds and for the past year driven mostly automatics. I have hazmat, tanker, double triples, passenger, etc. No moving violations. I have done solo driving (average 3,000 - 3,500 miles a week), team driving (we averaged nearly 7,000 miles a week) and I was also a trainer. It's been a fast paced career so far and so grateful I got involved in this industry.

    I don't know what other information I can provide to help get feedback from you guys but feel free to ask. And thank you in advance for any information you are willing to give.
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2015 #2
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    I would love to hear about this too. Heck, I'll go up there with you!
     
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  4. Oct 13, 2015 #3
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    No alcohol tolerated in many parts of the middle east. So be advised.
    Children of British pensioner sentenced to 350 lashes in Saudi Arabia call on PM
     
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    iamchrisstone

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    I dont drink but great info. Thanks!
     
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    Chinatown

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    I hate that place. They throw a fit if you drink a beer, but will sell hash and opium to you.
    It's a status symbol for a man to have a cute little pre-teen boy toy.
    In Tunisia the prison warden pimps out the little boys of the convicts and the money reduces the sentence of the convict. The mother sets up a tent outside the prison where her husband is serving time and pimps the little boys to the men that come looking for that. A cut of the money goes to the warden.
    Middle East is a sick part of the world. Ask anyone that's been there, civilian or military vet. Now I have a headache!
     
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    okiedokie

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    Had a few friends that worked in the ME it's not worth it. Do the AK.
     
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    My dad spent a week in Yemen once when they were attempting to set up a community college program. It was a colossal failure.
     
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    Ever try to have a conversation with those folks. As you can tell by some of the replies here, your skating uphill.
     
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