Looking to switch careers...from PA

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Welcome to The Truckers' Forum! I'm a wannabe myself and have found this forum to be an excellent source of information and advice. I've asked some real bonehead questions but I'll be ###### if these folks don't come through with responses anyway. I've learned to search old posts to see if my questions have already been answered first. If not, or if I'm not satisfied with the answers, I just post away!
You have opportunity, in your profile area, to ask truckers to be your "friend". Don't be bashful, ask 'em! I haven't been turned down yet. A good thing about having this circle of friends is that after you've got 50 posts in you can send them private messages to ask questions. You kinda have a captive audience that way and if you've picked your friends carefully, you'll get some excellent replies.
Good luck to you and get involved!
Oldnewbiegonnabe

 

Good Luck BigDeal01. Keep looking around this forum and ask questions you will get some good information from this forum.

 

Hey BigDeal,
I've got 7 months before I start driving school at a jr college near my home. I'm planning on taking the bulk of that time reading posts about everything under the sun but I'll focus on those that have to do with companies (good and bad). I've got a kicka** bunch of friends in this forum. I've never in my life (unless it was when I was in the military) seen a group of people within an industry that absolutely give a #### about whether you make it or not. They want informed, well-trained, courteous, dedicated drivers out there with them on the road. Makes a lot of sense if you think about it.
Again, welcome and keep in touch!
ONGB

 

BigDeal, How is the weather up in PA? It's flooding down in GA. I am an old newbie, changing careers once again. I start at Central Refer on 11/30 in the ATL. Due to the fact I really don't know #### about the trucking industry, I read a lot of these postings here to help me as I approach my new job. If I had any knowledge I'd recommend a company. I chose my path due to several personal reasons, and I'm happy so far. Of course it may turn into a nightmare quickly after I get to Conley (ATL). Can't be as bad a Nam was so truth be told I'm pretty excited, and I don't think any company can put me through as much #### as special forces training and the little brown guys did. Anyway, welcome to "Aunt Bea's Gossip Central" (actually I love this forum), and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Peace, Scott

 

BidDeal1, I am from Fayetteville/Southernpines area. Im about 1 1/2 hrs from Lexington nice place. I didnt go with prime I went to private school and got cdl then they told me I couldnt go with them. So I been driving for local o/o but have learned alot driving for them. Very hands on training with everything and one on one. They took time to explain everything and give me time to learn things driving school never touches.And there is alot they never touch. I am thankful for having them to teach me the ropes.Also got to use diffrent types of equipment with them which was a plus, flatbed,hopper bottom,and van. Have been in your area alot with them. Didnt like it to much there it was always cooooold.LOL. But anyway good to hear from you and wish you good luck with which ever avenue you pursue. Keep looking and talking to the guys in this forum and you will get alot of good information. Keep your head up and go for what you want and you will succed,GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!

 

HEY Bigdeal01....CONGRATSon choosing THE MOST professional Website AND career THERE IS barnone better...HMMMM barnone, where in the WORLD have I heard that phrase before? Dunno...hafta get out more...(of course "break times" coming up here on Cell block D in a minute)...Oh....sorry....If you need any help with ANYthing 97s' here and will tell ya the T R U T H about it TOO..oops, just lied.........later...happy "future" truckin.
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