Central Michigan Says Hello

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Kevscout, Mar 26, 2010.

  1. Kevscout

    Kevscout Bobtail Member

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    I was moved out of my Management Job at a Factory and Now drive Hi Lo on 2nd Shift at the same Factory:biggrin_2556:. A year after turning down the 2nd Shift Supervisor Job I am now working 2nd Shift for about 200 - 300 dollars less per week.:biggrin_25524: Looking into OTR Trucking from MI, Big Rapids to be exact. I came really close to joining Schnieder after I got out of the Army in 1992. I know I'll get the Bad trucks and the bad loads at first, but I am willing and very capable of working through that. Just want to stay busy:biggrin_25514: and make more that what I currently do, which isn't too hard.:biggrin_25526:.
     
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  3. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, Kevscout, 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, Kevscout!

    Kevscout, 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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    Best of luck to you Kevscout and welcome to the forum. You'll soon find out that this is an excellent place to get your information. Thanks for joining!
     
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  5. Ducks

    Ducks "Token Four-Wheeler"

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    Welcome to the forum, Kevscout! There's plenty of good information here for you to sift through... so grab a chair, fire up the coffee pot, and enjoy! We look forward to getting to know you!
     
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  6. PinkPedal

    PinkPedal Light Load Member

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    Yo Kevscout! Welcome and best of luck!
     
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  7. Kevscout

    Kevscout Bobtail Member

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    Thanks to all who have replied thus far. I had to exit while my team was getting to the Elite 8. I Bleed Green and White. Has anyone heard of West Michigan CDL?. Whats the best way to get rolling? Been reading a lot of Posts and filtering out all of the complaining. Reading through the B.S. can take a while. I side on caution when making choices about whom to go to and which company to stay away from. Pretty negative at my work right now and I do want that type of energy in my next career. I would really like to focus on a career path that would lead to Training drivers and more. I really love learning and helping others learn. I am kind of a sponge that way. Not to worried about being on the road too long. Been there and done that in the service. Anyone who's been a Cavalry Scout knows what I did for 10 years. More worried about the Homefront than I am about me.
     
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  8. kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    Hello and Welcome:)
     
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  9. shookup

    shookup Heavy Load Member

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    Welcome Kevscout. So sorry about your experience with your job. Unfortunately that seems to be the norm in this economy anymore - same or more work and less pay. Good luck as you investigate trucking. I hope you find something that suits you.
     
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  10. Fyr

    Fyr Light Load Member

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    Welcome Kev, there is so much information here - delve in and enjoy!
     
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  11. crabby125s girl

    crabby125s girl Heavy Load Member

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    Welcome, glad you found us. If you have questions, try doing a search. I've never seen more information in one location than here at the trucker's report forum!
     
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