I'm a newbie here.

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by bowtie_guy, Jan 29, 2010.

  1. bowtie_guy

    bowtie_guy Light Load Member

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    Hello, I'm Chris from Sudbury, Ontario. Last year i decided i would attain my A license, already have my z endorsement from when i took heavy equipment mechanics in school.

    Work in the mines up here as a mechanic but back in July we ended up on strike. Worked the summer in construction. Decided recently i'm going to take a training course since i have lots of time. I will start Feb 16.

    Since I know everyone likes pictures heres a couple of my pickup truck. :biggrin_255:

    2006 Chev K-3500 Single Rear Wheel. Duramax, allison. A few mods which put 532hp and 1055ft lbs of torque to the rear wheels on a dyno this past spring.

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    Has run a 12.92 in the quarter mile.

    Current plans are to get my foot in the door doing some driving, have a buddy who runs in ontario and is willing to give me some seat time. Have always had a thing for the trucking industry but never did get into yet and think this could be the opportunity i needed.
     
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  3. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, bowtie_guy, Welcome to our Truckers Forum! We hope you enjoy your stay and please read our RULES. We hope to help you and get to know you soon! Thanks, bowtie_guy!

    bowtie_guy, do you have a question about how to do something? Try our FAQ section or you can PM me or a Moderator (50 posts not required to PM a Mod) to ask a question! Also, you can read through our Truckers Forum Information Center!
     
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  4. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    Welcome to the forum Bow_tieGuy! #### nice truck, thanks for the pics. You have a definite advantage with having a friend to give you some seat time. Best of luck to you and keep in touch with us!
     
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  5. serious_sam

    serious_sam <strong>A rarely-serious member</strong>

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    Welcome to 'the boards' Chris. Good luck with your training!!
     
  6. kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    Hello Chris and Welcome:)

    If you would like, start a thread under, "Trucking Schools", so that you can post about your experiences in training for all of us to see.

    Thanks and Best of Luck !!!!!
     
  7. jtrnr1951

    jtrnr1951 Road Train Member

    Hey Chris,

    NICE TRUCK !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Welcome Aboard !!!!!
     
  8. road dust

    road dust Road Train Member

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    Not bad for a Chevy, LOL. Welcome!
     
  9. bowtie_guy

    bowtie_guy Light Load Member

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    thanks for the welcome, KC, I will deffinatly make a post about my experience!!
     
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  10. Diesel_Smurf

    Diesel_Smurf ~Trucker's Wife~

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    Welcome to the Group Bowtie Guy!!!
     
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  11. KCJ

    KCJ Light Load Member

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    Welcome bowtie guy. I am a Chevy man too. You have a nice truck. Keep searching all the forums on this site. There is tons of information to research. Good luck to you!
     
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