Just started training

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Joeallen, Mar 4, 2020.

  1. Joeallen

    Joeallen Bobtail Member

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    I just started training 2 weeks ago. I'm amazed at how much information there is to learn. So at 43 years old I'm starting a new chapter in my life. I have always wanted to drive and now I can. The kids are older now both in middle school. My soon to be wife worked for Panther Ind for 10 years booking loads and scheduling drivers & invoicing. Are main goal it to become a O/O. One thing we are not going to do is jump in cowboy style. I should start my driving portion & pre trip next week. Wish me luck. I have read a lot on this site as a lurker. So I decided to join.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Which company are you going with at graduation?
     
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  4. Joeallen

    Joeallen Bobtail Member

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    Do to getting a pell grant and a state grant + a loan. I can only work for the company's listed in there externship program. So far it's garner or valley trans out of Ashland ohio.
     
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  5. Odin's Rabid Dog

    Odin's Rabid Dog Heavy Load Member

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    Best of luck to you.

    I agree, there's a lot to learn. You'll still be feeling that way after you've driven 50K miles. It's the best job you've ever loved to hate, and hated to love. :)

    PS: I got my CDL at age 55.
     
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  6. Adelmo

    Adelmo Light Load Member

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    Hey Joeallen
    Congratulations first of all! And if it means anything to you I have made this transition at age 54! I'm in my first week and enjoy the challenge but here goes anyway! Best of luck to you! I have found lots of encouragement on this forum you will too!
     
  7. Vic Firth

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    There used to be a lady driver on here that drove for Garner she seemed to like the company. Use the search feature for Garner.
     
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  8. Joeallen

    Joeallen Bobtail Member

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    Thanks everyone. It's going to be a change. The family and I have had many conversations about it. I will look up garner for sure. I don't want to eat at truck stops so what are some of the things you guys eat to stay healthy?
     
  9. MBAngel

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    Hubby and I made the transition at 55 a year ago. Still having the time of our lives!
    We have a little fridge and eat sandwiches and we snack a lot while driving. The choosing is the important part.
     
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    Make money money make money money !
     
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  11. Jenn72

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    I have a fridge that came with my truck and a 1.7 fridge that I use for a freezer. I cook homemade meals on my home time and use my food saver to seal them and then freeze into 1 meal. Food last for 6 weeks.

    Some examples are: pot roast, chicken, Turkey burgers, carne frita, meat loaf, meatballs, gyro meat, polish sausage, taco meat, fajitas, steak, pork chops.

    In my fridge I have fresh fruit, eggs, sandwich meat, cheese, trop 50 OJ, water, milk.

    To cook I have a hot logic, microwave, a hard boiled egg maker, the small George Foreman grill and a small electric Skillet (grill & skillet for eggs, pork chops, and steak)
     

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