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  1. MilesToGoTrucking

    MilesToGoTrucking Bobtail Member

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    Hey, all y'all!

    Retiring from the corporate rat race and decided to get my CDL Class A and do OTR. Passed my school driving test today and will be with the state examiner next week.

    Looking forward to making friends and learning way of the road from you folks!
     
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    Lonesome Mr. Sarcasm

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    Good luck!
     
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    Which company are you going with?
     
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    Best of luck to you.
     
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    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    The way of The OM must you learn.

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    Not sure yet - just beginning the journey! I am actually employed in my corporate rat race job until end of August - then I will get more srious about looking.

    Got a friend at Schneider in Green Bay and one at Swift in Dallas. I live in Albuquerque and there a few carriers around here. The school is having some companies come visit the classes so I will meet recruiters in September.

    Thanks for the warm welcome and support!
     
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    MilesToGoTrucking Bobtail Member

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    And the various acronyms it seems - What is the "OM"...?
     
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    The OM is a cat. @Dave_in_AZ carries his cat with him on the truck.
     
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    Do you want local or OTR?
     
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    Coastal Transport Co., Inc.
    Albuquerque, NM 87105
    • Graduate of a CDL Driver Training School within 12 months of application. School must be on the Coastal approved list.
    • Class A CDL with Tanker (N) and Hazardous Materials (H) Endorsements or X Endorsements required.
    [​IMG]
     
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