Scary side of trucking

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by hopeful eyes, Jul 25, 2020.

  1. TexasKGB

    TexasKGB Light Load Member

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    I'm not a super trucker. I know how to use a smartphone and don't use meth as a driving aid.

    No child-support payments or kids w/o a Dad, either.

    I'm a competent regional driver that's been accelerated to management due to super-truckers thinking their cool pays the bills.

    A smart mouth and an ### that likes being kicked isn't enough to draw a paycheck anymore.
     
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  3. hopeful eyes

    hopeful eyes Medium Load Member

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    Why do the recruiters sound so desperate? They keep calling you like a car salesman lol. Is it because trucking industry is short of drivers?
     
  4. TexasKGB

    TexasKGB Light Load Member

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    Like a car does to a salesman, you represent a significant bump in their income.

    Your idealism is going to cost you.
     
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  5. TravR1

    TravR1 Road Train Member

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    They are just trying to earn some money and put some bacon on their table. Just like the rest of us that drive hard to meet our appointments on time, they call hard to get people through the door.

    Just understand that and move on. There's plenty of money to be made if you are a good driver.
     
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  6. hopeful eyes

    hopeful eyes Medium Load Member

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    Thanks dear. I am determined. Quick question. What routes do rookies get? Like from Utah, what do you think, what will happen to me? Where are they gonna send me?
     
  7. firemedic2816

    firemedic2816 Road Train Member

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    Ford is giving away puppies with every purchase so you have a companion to wait With you on the side of the road
     
  8. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Bs i had no problem making 1200 a week with swift. Turned in a couple 5300 dollar months . Mostly 4k was my average. But i ran my ### off and wasnt lazy.
     
  9. firemedic2816

    firemedic2816 Road Train Member

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    This should be good God damaged your neck???
     
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  10. hopeful eyes

    hopeful eyes Medium Load Member

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    Yes he did.
     
  11. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    " he that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be an abomination"
    - proverbs 28:9
     
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