Working for a O/O: From a students point of view

Alex,

I have thought about your kind words as they have inspired me to admit I learn things slower than other yet once I learn it it is there forever. My goal in life is to succeed in trucking and to insprie/help others. I have come through hell and back and am finally getting life in order. Do I regret my past? No as I have learned many things. My step-mom taught me one phrase about life; Live, Laugh and Love life. My biggest fans on the sideline are my family. It has not been easy but we have forged ahead. I always thought my dad was angry when I quit college but he was not because I finally made myself happy.

When I got my CDL, I was the happiest man alive on 31, Dec 2009. I defied the odds and accomplished something few people have ever gotten who have what I have. I even got my hazmat endorsement and defied the odds again.

Hunter

 

Thanks Big Don for your kind words. Very true on the last statement. I figure that they are in a hurry or do not take pride in their job. I'll never forget my dads advice; do not advance to quickly other wise you will fail. My boss will let me plan the routes as I need to know that for whoever I go with. Also, my goals on this trip are:

Learn to route using the most economical route (if there is cheaper fuel i'll change the route that goes by that city to save fuel money)
Learn to go down grades better
Learn to be more mechanically friendly
Learn to be thicker skinned

Hunter

 

What motivates me when there is my quest for happiness and succeeding. I told my parents I am happy most when I drive. If not, I become cranky as I get bored. When I first arrived in Richmond, we did not depart until the next evening. I sat at the truck stop watching trucks coming and going. I was still happy as I occupied the left seat. I have often changing my current dress code of nice t-shirt and pants to dress shirt and dress pants complete with Captain epaulets. I like to be professional and truck driving is my profession.

Hunter

 

Thank you sir. What truck you driving? My handle is Kinghunter like my s/n on the forum here. We pretty much run I-40 and usually stay on CH19.

KH

 

No sir. Only if you want me to salute you I'll do it. Now my reason for new uniform is being professional. I like to dress like it. Not just a truck driver but a business man too.

KH