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  1. May 11, 2010 #1
    TREE

    TREE Heavy Load Member

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    I have been lurking here for a week or so.But have learned a lot!
    I am getting ready to get my cdl through my local tech school.

    But i was a receiver at my local food warehouse for 15 years,so i can feel your side of things(lol):biggrin_25516:

    But before classes start i am going to try to get as educated about the bizz that i can.
     
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  3. May 11, 2010 #2
    Baack

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    Hi, TREE, 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, TREE!

    TREE, do you have a question about how to do something? Try our FAQ section or you can Private Message any Trucker Forum Staff Member (50 posts not required to PM a Moderator) to ask a question! Also, you can read through our Truckers Forum Information Center!
     
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  4. May 11, 2010 #3
    Schmidtrock

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    Hi there, welcome! Read, read and read some more! This site rocks! Good luck to you!
     
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  5. May 11, 2010 #4
    Diesel Dave

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    Yo Tree, Welcome. Keep reading the threads before you decide want to do. It's getting harder to get a CDL every day. But once you make up your mind go for it. Be prepare for the rocky road for a couple years until you get some miles under your belt. Goodluck to ya.:biggrin_25525:
     
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  7. May 11, 2010 #5
    The Challenger

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    Welcome to forum, I am KH. As many people have said it is very difficult, especially if you have a family at home. Also, can you handle the responsibility of driving for 11hours and filling out a detailed log book? Finally, do you have lots of patience? If you do, then trucking could be for you. It is not your normal 8-4, 9-5 job. Your in control of a object that takes longer to stop than cars and can weigh 40-60 tons. Here is a good place to get started:

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-from-new-drivers/

    KH
     
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  8. May 11, 2010 #6
    Ducks

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    Welcome to the forum, TREE! You've come to a good place to research your new career -- plenty of good information is available as well as great folks to help answer any questions you may have.

    Also, please feel free to post your experience as a receiver on our boards. It's always interesting to be able to see things from another perspective.

    So... jump right in and join us -- we look forward to getting to know you!
     
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  9. May 11, 2010 #7
    kickin chicken

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  10. May 12, 2010 #8
    TREE

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    Yes sir i read the rules ,i used to own a board of my own ,it only had 2000 members .
    It was nothing about trucking but the rules are to be followed:biggrin_255:
     
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  11. May 12, 2010 #9
    TREE

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    I went ahead and got my permit on my own .
    And i understand by reading for hours the storys on here.
    I know its not just about driveing,if it was everybody would do it.

    I have never drove through a city at 5pm traffic or anywhere i know i am not a full truckdriver even when i do have my cdl.
    My buddy who still works at the food warehouse i did, said after me loseing my temper with the boss and quitting that many of the drivers said they miss me(lol)
    I used to back their trucks in ,cause it was a tight ### spot,but after 14 years of helping them doesn't make a truckdriver.

    I have a local company that wanted me to get my cdl,thank god i didnt rush into some of these schools,cause it would take me way longer than 3 weeks and a few hours to be comfortable.

    But as far as you guys ,you all dont get the credit you all deserve.:biggrin_25514:
     
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  12. May 12, 2010 #10
    Truknguy68

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    Welcome and good luck. And if you ever end up driving OTR make sure you know as much as possible before you ever lease a truck, should you decide to take that path... Good luck!!
     
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