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Good afternoon my fellow truckers. I'm currently wrapping up my first week in school. Just got my permit Wednesday! <wootwoot>

Still have about 2-3 weeks left before I will go test for my CDL.

I had a TMC rep come in, they were my original choice, but this rep has lead me away from the company. Long story short, I got the gist of "if you doubt your eligibility, then you'll be denied anyways" kinda soured it for me.

With that said I am mainly looking to do Flatbed and tanker. I dont really like vans all that much. As a new driver is prime an ideal company to work for? I currently only have 3 moving violations, 2 of which fall off in February. 2 speeding and an improper Lane change.. Cop was a jerk on that one

The equipment that's in the prime trucks already makes me want to look past the "top of the line peterbuilts" <- some may get my reference lol


I prefer to talk to the people who run the trucks rather the people who are paid to make the company look good.

Thank you to all and all a safe travel

 

Yeah, as a 18/19 year old with a cammed Trans Am didn't help my cause. I never knew how much a MVR was worth till now that I am trying to get my CDL.

Ideally I'm looking for a company that is going to make me money and not monkey me around. I did 3 years in the Army and that was my fill of waiting to do something haha. I have heard of a few companies whol will send you out of the way to do something and I turns cost the driver money. Again I am still new to this so I am taking everything with a grain of salt.

Most of the local tanker positions in OKC want 23years of age and 2-3years of OTR experience. I don't mind starting at the bottom, but I'd love to at least do something that I would enjoy.

I have thought about doing driving classes after my school to see if I can get some of these tickets to drop off.

 

Lol that was actually the beast I got in trouble with. 500horses at 18-19 years old was a bad idea haha. I'm not sure if it matters, but only 2 are speeding both under <10mph and the other is a "improper Lane change" I should of fought it to be honest but I gathered pay it then try to fight with them.

I know the 3 are alot, it just kills me knowing that they are effecting me so much, a student that has been talking to me stated he had 6 tickets. I had the jaw drop moment lol. I am still going to try and apply for prime. Now are they a lease only company? I don't particularly want to lease a truck