New Career ... From the beginning.

Okay old guys lol! I'm 58 and heading for Roehl training (RTDC) as we speak. School starts Monday and I'm riding the Grey dog to Marshfield, WI (literally, like as I write this). Markus, I've been through your posts and followed you through it and I'd really be disappointed to see you back out after all you've been through. I believe it will get easier. I took on this career change after 40 years iof running (and owning) restaurants. The last one tanked after 20 yrs and there's not a lot of options at 58. Always wanted to do this though it's probably not fair to the Mrs. But like I said, not many options, gotta put food on the table...Wedge, great to see you on here too, who do you drive for?

 

The reason I went OTR is that during my research I learned that the coming in for home time and going out after is where drivers lose money. When the planners see that you have home time scheduled, they must plan a route back to your home terminal, or where ever you are planning to take your time off. That can easily end up costing you a trip or dispatch.

I stay out at least 4 weeks at a time. 5 weeks is my norm. That helps to keep the income level up there. I do see the income loss every time I come home in the next pay settlement.

For me, going back out never seems to be a problem being based in the Atlanta area. It seems I get dispatched before I can put my laundry away.

 

JBear, I drive for US Xpress.

Roehls a good outfit to start with. I have a very good friend who drives for them and he's very pleased with his choice.

Good luck in Marshfield.



Mark....sorry for the hi-jack.

 

I'm not old.............I'm seasoned.

 

I'm experiencing the potential fringe benefits of part of why I got into this. More and more I get to catch sight of the beauty this land holds. The way the hills gently roll over one another. The farm animals going about their day. Like the horses I saw breaking into a trot just because.

Happen to be in Pa. Just west of Allentown. Came from Columbus Ohio.

I'm really looking forward to Springtime and what the newness of that season will bring.

 

Hey Markus, your experience here could help me out.
After your accident, what happened?
I took out the right front fender this morning. mad ethe calls , took the pics, currently waiting on repair(if they are going to , its an 05).

Just wondering what the deal was with safety dept? What I can or should expect from them?

Sorry if this brings up a sore spot. Not my inrtent.

 

yeah, wounded pride more than anything. Dumb boneheaed wasnt fully paying attention cuz i'm not on the "road" mistake!!
I did see it as a learning opportunity though, right off.

Situational awareness applies any time you are behind the wheel ANYWHERE!!!! Particularly at a shipper/receiver. Hit a yard jockey right at the landing gear of the trailer he just picked up. I was trying to get lined up to park BT and go in the S/R office to find out about my load when he as passing me on my right. Didnt even think to look in my right mirrors. I certainly will from now on, though.


Think , I'm bummed at having to sit more than anything. have an 05 with 789K on it to train in solo. Waiting for an answer from GB on how to procede with the repair.