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Trans Am as seen by Broke Down 69

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by Broke Down 69, Aug 5, 2016.

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  1. Aug 5, 2016 #1
    Broke Down 69

    Broke Down 69 Road Train Member

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    I'm starting this thread about five days before my orientation is set to begin so anyone interested in following it can hop in make a short post and when I begin posting my experiences you'll already be inside.

    Now, I'd like to say right up front that I'm posting this in Favorite Trucking Companies Forum at the suggestion of @ethos with the understanding that if things aren't so great we can always move it.

    Also, if this thread turns into a Trans Am bashing by former drivers, I'll stop posting all together. I'm well aware of the negative views of some people regarding TA and for all I know at this point they may be 100% correct, but this is going to as objective a thread as I can possibly make it...good, bad and indifferent. I don't mean that someone with a legitimate point to make should set on their hands but there is a limit and flaming attacks will just cause everyone to lose interest and then what is the point.

    Ok, with that out of the way, the countdown is on and I for one am looking forward to it.
     
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  3. Aug 5, 2016 #2
    ncmickey

    ncmickey Road Train Member

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    Good luck and looking forward to your journey into trucking!!
     
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  4. Aug 5, 2016 #3
    poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    Good luck there driver!
     
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  5. Aug 5, 2016 #4
    rda2580

    rda2580 Heavy Load Member

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    You'll be fine! Just use your mute buttono_O.
     
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  7. Aug 5, 2016 #5
    rda2580

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    My reference for that is people just need to keep the stories to themselves or talk after class. Makes for a long day when the instructors get interrupted by all the supertruckers or know it alls!
     
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  8. Aug 5, 2016 #6
    thejackal

    thejackal Road Train Member

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    Trans am is an awesome car!
     
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  9. Aug 5, 2016 #7
    thejackal

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    50 cal chain gun. Now that's a flamin attack.
     
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  10. Aug 5, 2016 #8
    thejackal

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    No, really good luck n be safe.
     
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  11. Aug 5, 2016 #9
    Skinny P

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    Are you L/P or Company? TA was fine to me back in '03 when I worked there. I just hated the hometime I got.
     
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  12. Aug 5, 2016 #10
    Trick40

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    Lease purchase plans give you all the financial obligations of a owner operator but the freedom of a company driver.

    Being paid by the mile vs being paid a fair percentage is only going to make you work harder to meet your financial goals.

    Before anyone enters into a lease purchase deal I highly recommend refreshing your business math skills. If your not good at factoring costs, you are just hoping for success.

    Best of luck to you in your endeaver.
     
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