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First week OTR

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Kingty9183, Jun 8, 2021.

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  1. Jun 8, 2021 #1
    Kingty9183

    Kingty9183 Light Load Member

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    So I officially went out with my trainer on Friday. Since then I have accumulated over 1400 miles and seem to be running in a triangle over the map. From Ohio to Kentucky. Drop and hook in Nashville back to my home state Connecticut. Right now we are driving to South Carolina and just left the Kenly truck stop to eat and shower. I can honestly say I’m loving this job and I feel I made the right choice. Get my own truck next month but until then I’m going to soak up all the knowledge from my trainer that I can
     
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  3. Jun 8, 2021 #2
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Hey, it's great to read your post. Keep up the good work with the new career.
    Does the company still have the "pick your own loads" program?
     
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  4. Jun 8, 2021 #3
    Concorde

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    Lol, I think I just saw you at the Petro!

    Congratulations, best of luck to you and safe travels.
     
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  5. Jun 8, 2021 #4
    Kingty9183

    Kingty9183 Light Load Member

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    Yea but I have to wait 6 months for that. Thinking of trying the leasing program in 6 months and becoming and IC
     
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  7. Jun 8, 2021 #5
    Kingty9183

    Kingty9183 Light Load Member

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    Which one lol
     
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  8. Jun 8, 2021 #6
    Concorde

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    Petro in Kenly
     
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  9. Jun 8, 2021 #7
    austinmike

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    Excellent!
     
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  10. Jun 8, 2021 #8
    Kingty9183

    Kingty9183 Light Load Member

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    I was at Kenly 95 across the street. Just left 30 mins ago
     
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  11. Jun 8, 2021 #9
    CrappieJunkie

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    My first 3 weeks I never got south of Pennsylvania.
     
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  12. Jun 8, 2021 #10
    BrightofCentury

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    Glad your enjoying your new career and expanding your mind to reaching higher levels. Keep up the good work
     
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