I am a Professional Truck Driver now!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mArTmAn, Feb 24, 2007.

  1. panhandleswife

    panhandleswife <strong>Florida Girl</strong>

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    congradulations marty way to go . job well done :occasion5:
     
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  3. Hitman

    Hitman Mr. Gamer

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    Congratulations Marty :smt038 Getting that CDL is a major acomplishment. Drive safe...Dave
     
  4. mArTmAn

    mArTmAn Light Load Member

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    Thanks everyone I will do my best to make good at this. This will be my second career and I want to be just as sucessfull as my first one was. I will post when I can and plan on getting a laptop for sure. I am a computer and internet junkie so I will be getting connected as soon as I am able. More than likely when I get my own truck. While I am with the trainer I want to do as much training as possible. If I can get a to a internet kiosk I will say hello and update. I am going to relax this week and get things together to hit the road.

    Marty
     
  5. elharrison

    elharrison "Iam on my way"

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    what Swift terminal will you be working out of? Millington Tn? (memphis)
     
  6. mArTmAn

    mArTmAn Light Load Member

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    Yes sir that is the one. Anything I need to know about?

    Marty
     
  7. elharrison

    elharrison "Iam on my way"

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    naw i was just asking, i am supposed to go down there march 14th or 21st for training.

    good luck keep us posted
     
  8. mArTmAn

    mArTmAn Light Load Member

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    Okay well good luck to you then. I was going to go to that school but I found one local that made it easier for me and only gave me a 6 month commitment to Swift. Make sure you get a CDL manual and start reading it. It will help when you get there having done some reading ahead of time.

    Marty
     
  9. elharrison

    elharrison "Iam on my way"

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    read it all the time:razz:
     
  10. LogsRus

    LogsRus Log it Legal

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    CONGRATULATIOS!!!!! YOU DID IT! Now I hope you get a good trainer!

    I am sure you will! Good luck and please be carefull and do NOT let the trainer make you do everything:smt045
     
  11. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    Good Job! Congrats! I would have to side with a few others on here about the title though. When you graduate from a CDL school the first company that hires you hires you as a student or trainee. After you ride with your trainer and then are upgraded to solo and assigned a truck then you are a driver. The word pro can be misleading. I know of a lot of exp drivers that are not pros. To me a pro is something that you earn and your actions and how you carry yourself reflect if you are or not. It takes a lot in my book to be rated as a pro. I know of a few pros and a whole lot of wanna-be's.

    Important thing to do is be aware, be safe and be courteous. That will go a long ways.:thumbright:
     
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