Truckers Report Jobs

Find Trucking Jobs

Company Driver Company Driver Dry Van Dry Van Flatbed Flatbed Refrigerated Refrigerated Specialized Specialized Owner Operator Owner Operator
More Trucking Job Searches ⌄ Fewer Trucking Job Searches
⌃

may be going to crowder august 22

Discussion in 'Con-Way' started by blktop-bucanear, Jun 21, 2011.

Page 9 of 10
  1. Sep 3, 2011 #81
    blktop-bucanear

    blktop-bucanear Medium Load Member

    510
    247
    May 23, 2011
    transition
    0
    looks like my driving career is over before it started. I completley botched my lane change tests. Looks like I am not cut out for this at this time.

    You have alot to learn fast unfortunately my learning curve is not fast enough. haveing never used my mirrors in backing or pulling any kind of trailer has been a disadvantage.

    a truck shifts nothing like a car and there is alot of shifting.

    good luck and safe driveing to you all. there is whole lot to this and everyone is not cut out for it. wish me luck
     
    blktop-bucanear, Sep 3, 2011
    blktop-bucanear, Sep 3, 2011
    #81
    vmaggs Thanks this.
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. Sep 3, 2011 #82
    zebcohobo

    zebcohobo Vincent Van Gopher

    1,479
    1,223
    Jul 19, 2010
    Redbank,SC
    0
    Dam dude. I know you're frustrated. I know it's a lot to learn but unless you've been run off officially don't give up. You've waited on this for so long. I know you can do it bro. Maybe you just need to back up and regroup. It's your decision and I wish you the best.
     
    zebcohobo, Sep 3, 2011
    zebcohobo, Sep 3, 2011
    #82
    blktop-bucanear Thanks this.
  4. Sep 3, 2011 #83
    blktop-bucanear

    blktop-bucanear Medium Load Member

    510
    247
    May 23, 2011
    transition
    0

    unfortunately i have 4 failing tests there is no way to catch up. i can start over but the odds are against me. I gave it my best maybe another time after getting more skills:biggrin_25524:
     
    blktop-bucanear, Sep 3, 2011
    blktop-bucanear, Sep 3, 2011
    #83
  5. Sep 3, 2011 #84
    zebcohobo

    zebcohobo Vincent Van Gopher

    1,479
    1,223
    Jul 19, 2010
    Redbank,SC
    0
    I'm sorry to hear that man. I know you were psyched about it. So what's next? Are you gonna try somewhere else or take a break from it all together?
     
    zebcohobo, Sep 3, 2011
    zebcohobo, Sep 3, 2011
    #84
  7. Sep 3, 2011 #85
    blktop-bucanear

    blktop-bucanear Medium Load Member

    510
    247
    May 23, 2011
    transition
    0

    my plan is to move on I may work on ways to improve some skills and give it a another shot in the future. but for now I need to move on:biggrin_2552:

    insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results. feels good to be sane lol:biggrin_25517: (well that could be debatable ) :biggrin_25522:
     
    blktop-bucanear, Sep 3, 2011
    blktop-bucanear, Sep 3, 2011
    #85
    vmaggs Thanks this.
  8. Sep 3, 2011 #86
    zebcohobo

    zebcohobo Vincent Van Gopher

    1,479
    1,223
    Jul 19, 2010
    Redbank,SC
    0
    Good luck to you bro. You tried your best and that's all you can do.
     
    zebcohobo, Sep 3, 2011
    zebcohobo, Sep 3, 2011
    #86
    blktop-bucanear Thanks this.
  9. Sep 3, 2011 #87
    joplinlocal

    joplinlocal Light Load Member

    212
    112
    Sep 25, 2010
    Joplin, MO
    0
    Blktop... say it ain't so! I can tell from your posts over the past few months you've really put your "heart and soul" into this :biggrin_2556:

    Have you left Crowder yet? Can you get your old job back? Is there anything I can do?

    Also keep in mind there's Prime in Springfield, MO... about 70 miles due east of Joplin. They're rated pretty high in terms of satisfaction. Their "school" consists of a 4 day initial orientation in Springfield to get your CDL permit (which I'm sure you already have) and work the simulators... then several weeks out with a trainer truly learning "on the job" before you come back and test for your CDL. They own a motel in Springfield (fairly nice) and start orientation every Tuesday morning. Maybe worth a call if you're still here?
     
    Last edited: Sep 3, 2011
    joplinlocal, Sep 3, 2011
    joplinlocal, Sep 3, 2011
    #87
    blktop-bucanear Thanks this.
  10. Sep 3, 2011 #88
    blktop-bucanear

    blktop-bucanear Medium Load Member

    510
    247
    May 23, 2011
    transition
    0

    after the week i've had it is best to regroup.
    i'm not going to force what is not meant to be. trust me this is not an easy decision. but i know in my heart it is the right one for now
     
    blktop-bucanear, Sep 3, 2011
    blktop-bucanear, Sep 3, 2011
    #88
    joplinlocal Thanks this.
  11. Sep 3, 2011 #89
    joplinlocal

    joplinlocal Light Load Member

    212
    112
    Sep 25, 2010
    Joplin, MO
    0
    I fully understand. You gotta do what you gotta do.

    Good luck to you and keep us informed. I'm sure your family can't wait to see you back... so you definitely have that to look forward to! :yes2557:
     
    joplinlocal, Sep 3, 2011
    joplinlocal, Sep 3, 2011
    #89
    blktop-bucanear Thanks this.
  12. Sep 5, 2011 #90
    vmaggs

    vmaggs Light Load Member

    243
    235
    Jun 30, 2010
    Sarasota, Fl
    0
    :biggrin_2554: Sorry to hear that, but if you gave it your all and things aren't clicking.....well just not meant to be at this time. I enjoyed your posts so keep popping in from time to time and let us know whats going on, good luck in whatever you do.
     
    vmaggs, Sep 5, 2011
    vmaggs, Sep 5, 2011
    #90
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

    • Page 9 of 10