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  1. Chinatown

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    He doesn't have to worry about loads; his dispatcher will notify him as to where the next load is. All he has to do is go get it and deliver it where the dispatcher tells him to.
    It's really very simple.
    He'll learn about this in cdl school. Truck driving for a living is very simple and only looks complicated to those who haven't done it.
     
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  3. Mint

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    You guys have been awesome. Seriously. I wish he was more "tech savy" so he could do a lot of this instead of me being the middle man but its the only option we have. I just dont want him to end up worse than he currently is due to him not being diligent and paying attention. Drinking too much of that marketing hype. I know you can make a very good living off trucking I just dont know anyone directly that even hauls so Its a learning experience for both of us.
     
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    In the area you're in, I would look at DOT Foods.
     
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  5. Chinatown

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  6. x1Heavy

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    Its not laid back. If you go over my posts its a song in one sentence.

    Get going yer late already.

    Hes going to have to spool up.

    IF he was a CDL Holder when he got those DUI.. IF for example, it would be impossible to drive anymore on it.

    IF Engine work as you say is that man's skillset and he is that close to retirement I say take it. Or shuffle around the shop a few more years until full retirement which should be close for him.

    Nothing is sure in trucking. Except feast and famine. If you do not build savings as you do this then there will be a day hes out of options and is essentially stranded.
     
  7. x1Heavy

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    Everyone thinks about the money. No one thinks about the expenses and potential for crappy fast food.

    The Covid introduces new problems as well. Hes about that age group with the most issues.
     
  8. x1Heavy

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    Emphasis on simple. Your father may find his fellow students less than able to carry on any semblance of a proper converstation. But anyone can push button D and step on fuel while holding the wheel. The tractors are almost alive these days.
     
  9. GrumpyJoe

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    If he gets picked up great. Once in school they know what they have and it should be good. In my case I am having problems getting the hook. Once there I will swim it in and go for the ride. I have a pension but it is only enough to stay alive. Wife's medical took me to a place we needed more income. I can hold a wheel all day. Currently doing non CDL runs at 15-23 hours a shot. No problems and that is without a sleeper.

    If his overall health is good most intro companies will show him how to get the loads. Most do well once in. If he does not work it hard soon they will cut miles and give long waits for loads. Worst case is he does not make it after a couple years and goes back to a shop or becomes a walmart greeter. Keep him positive and pushing hard. I find good attitude goes a long way.
     
  10. bryan21384

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    Everyone keeps saying it isn't laid back.....those saying that may be wrapped too tight. For me, it's always been laid back. It isn't that hard of a job. You can't be out here worrying about traffic, slow shippers/receivers. It's not all the time that you will deal with that. If he gets the right trainer, that trainer should be able to teach him how to reduce the chances of being held up and how to be more efficient. Another thing: truckers get too caught in the money side of things. Sometimes it causes drivers to worry about stuff at home, and they bounce around to different companies looking for that "dream job." You don't get rich driving a truck. Now let's focus on the things that make it worth it: the challenge of getting loads from A to B. It can be like a game that needs good strategy. He will get to meet and converse with different people from all over the country. If you don't come out a wiser man after being out here, you may have missed one of the major purposes of trucking. Then for me, the adventure of occasional bad weather and beating it to make a delivery is gratifying. My favorite part of all, the scenery and the sunsets and sunrises. When you're on the road, you get the greatest show in the world from Mother Nature herself. If he can focus on those things, and have the right attitude, he will be just fine.
     
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    Also, tell him to stay out of truck stops. Just do the necessary things and get back on the road. The grumpiest, most negative truckers sit at the truck stop for large portions of the day and complain about everything.
     
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