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First trucking job experience was a nightmare. looking for advice.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DSP, Oct 2, 2014.

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  1. Oct 2, 2014 #11
    DSP

    DSP Light Load Member

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    I hope you are right. Im going to get another copy of my record on monday.

    The semi driver who hit me was towed though. His left front panel was completely smashed off but my truck had only cosmetic damage.
     
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  3. Oct 2, 2014 #12
    Generictrucker

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    Never met an old driver retiring in Brooklyn. Place chews up new drivers. Get somewhere quieter and get your experience in before you retry NYC area. Best of luck mate.
     
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  4. Oct 2, 2014 #13
    DSP

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    My girl doesnt want to leave her parents. She has bad anxiety problems. In what way does it chew up new drivers......besides what I went through
     
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  5. Oct 2, 2014 #14
    Gunner75

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    If you need to ask, then I'd second guess your reasons for wanting to drive
     
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  7. Oct 2, 2014 #15
    orangepicker

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    if a vehicle was towed it my come up on your psp report thats if class B had a psp report...may take 30 to 60 days to show up


    https://www.psp.fmcsa.dot.gov
     
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  8. Oct 2, 2014 #16
    DSP

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    What do you mean? I wasnt asking if driving a truck is for me. I love driving, I just had a bad experience with an employer but who hasnt. I was asking if these 3 incidents will show on my driving record now that I am looking for work again.
     
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  9. Oct 2, 2014 #17
    DSP

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    I better get a job in the next 6 weeks if that is the case
     
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  10. Oct 2, 2014 #18
    AppalachianTrucker

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    Nobody wants to drive Manhattan traffic dude. Impossible to keep a clean record, I'd say.
    Go out into central Pennsylvania. Plenty of freight out there and relatively civilized driving.
    Carlisle comes to mind. Major freight hub.
    Fun to live in the city but hard to live there. Harder to drive.
     
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  11. Oct 2, 2014 #19
    DSP

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    Can do freight with B class?

    Im thoroughly sick of NY but I love my girl. They are giving the sanitation test for the first time in 7 years next year. If I cant get that or anything decent im going to start seriously thinking about getting out again. If she wants to stay that is her decision.

    I dont know any people outside of NY though so I have no idea how to make a move like that.
     
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  12. Oct 2, 2014 #20
    Generictrucker

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    What I mean by chews is that it screws your view of the world on the road, eh? Also, I understand about your lady, but you can get class B out of NYC and still live there, as long as you're willing to drive. Otherwise, you're stuck for it.
     
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