SUP ALLUALL? I'm OLDJIPPO

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  1. OLDJIPPO

    OLDJIPPO Bobtail Member

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    I drove my first truck (68GMC, 671,5&3 with2spd.rear-end) from Austin NV. to Turlock, Ca. 1974, with my father in-law. Over the next 10yrs. I drove every make & model that went down the road.I ran flats &vans ,LA. to the bay,hauled bulls,bulk tanks all over the western 14,Transfer's, bottoms,7axel lowboys,on road construction job's in Ca.NV., ID.,hauled produce from Nogales, AZ. to Wenatchee,WA. . Hauled ### with a sprinter on board WORLD OF OUTLAWS, CART TOUR 1 season. Then became an OO & OUTLAW JIPPO until my CDL was suspended in 1980 (36 tickets ,overloads&speeding,no 4pointers at all.) :idea1:...01/2009 I'm back 54yrs old, not a ticket or accident in the last 10 yrs. Time to get my CDL ....an it's been HELL! I wish all nubies the best of luck & know how hard it has become to re-enter
     
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  3. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, OLDJIPPO, 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, OLDJIPPO!

    OLDJIPPO, 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 OldJippo! I hear it's as tough, maybe tougher, for some ex-CDL holders to get on with a carrier than it is for wannabes to get on with a carrier. Please keep us all up to date on your progress. Good luck to you OldJippo!
     
  5. OLDJIPPO

    OLDJIPPO Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, more of my plan. My wife has had her CDL for 17yrs.... get a team driving job , fill out 10-15 apps. ... we'll have a job by end of week. BAM! reality check it took 6mo. to land a job.ltl coast to coast for a 5 truck outa luck jippo at .30 mi. ...after 5mo 73000 mi. cant get payed, or home (9days in 5mo.) we cleaned out our truck 05/12/09 an started our serch again . more later.
     
  6. road dust

    road dust Road Train Member

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    Welcome!!! I have heard its rough out there right now, so good luck. Glad you made it here.
     
  7. kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    Hello and Welcome to the site:)
     
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  8. OLDJIPPO

    OLDJIPPO Bobtail Member

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    Thank You, an everyone else. Truly a Welcome Wagon!!! LEGALIZE FREEDOM...QUESTION AUTHORITY!
     
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  9. simplyred1962

    simplyred1962 Betty Boop, One Bodacious Babe!!!

    Welcome, welcome, oldjippo!! Hope you find this forum helpful, informative, and fun!

    Good luck to you and your wife with the job search.

    Judi Kay
     
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