Today, I am a Driver

Discussion in 'Maverick' started by GoodDawg, Jun 4, 2013.

  1. GoodDawg

    GoodDawg Light Load Member

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    My truck is #11081. Exactly 2 months ago I left home with a fresh CDL, the ink was barely dry. My biggest worry was what would they do to me if I stepped on the grass and/or how the f*** am I gonna remember all this s***? In my first 2 weeks I saw people from my orientation class get booted for being late, hiding injuries, smoking too much pot too recently and some general #######ery. It's inspiring to watch someone who REALLY wants it in the face of a slacker who walks off simply because he's too cool to sweat. It was heartbreaking to watch a guy fail out out during eval days before getting his keys.

    Today I am a driver and I'm a better man than I was 2 months ago.

    Holy crap! What have I gotten myself into?!?!
     
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  3. Puppage

    Puppage Road Train Member

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    Congratulations. You've earned it my boy.
     
  4. camaro68

    camaro68 Medium Load Member

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    Learn as much as you can about the industry. Someday you might specialize in a certain area of trucking. Don't forget to write out a budget and stick to it. Very important to have an emergency fund. Congratulations!!
     
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  5. ShootThis

    ShootThis Medium Load Member

    Um No,No you are not.You still have to earn that title.

    Good Luck on your up coming journey.
     
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  6. creslin

    creslin Bobtail Member

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    Congrats, Im on the way there friday.
     
  7. GoodDawg

    GoodDawg Light Load Member

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    Believe me, I know enough to know that I don't even know how much I don't know.
     
  8. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Say that really fast three times. :biggrin_25522: Congratulations!
     
  9. ShootThis

    ShootThis Medium Load Member

    I Know,I think,Huh.:biggrin_25512:
     
  10. NoCoCraig

    NoCoCraig Road Train Member

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    So if not a driver, what do you think he is? He did not claim to be an expert or have "mad skills". Just be happy for the guy. I like his attitude.

    Ok, ok, you did wish him good luck. lol
     
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  11. ShootThis

    ShootThis Medium Load Member

    It was not an insult and he understood that.
     
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