Hey yall, new fella from Tx

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  1. roadhammer550

    roadhammer550 Bobtail Member

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    Hello, ran across this forum while searchin for jobs in the area. Im 22yrs old and started driven trucks the monday after i graduated high school. College just wasnt my thing. Drove steady for bout a year then really messed up and quit and went to work for TxDot a lil bit later. Boy was that a mistake. Every1 told me that that was a great steady job, and great for the future. After bein there for about 6 months, i realized that i had the fever and had to get back on the road. I think the only things from keepin me from pullin my hair out is i do alot of the equipment haulin for the state, and i hotshot cattle and flatbed on the side. Time clock job just isnt for me. After about 2yrs and 6mths, ive had enough. Gotta get back on the road somehow. Been searchin for companies hiren drivers, or owner operators. Would love to buy my own but thats gonna be tough. Would really like to get into haulin cattle, grain or step deck. And perferabley in or around Tx. The thing that hurts me is my age and experience. Dont hardly have alot verifiable experience but ive been around truckin dang near all my life and know how to get the job done. So thought this would be a great place to find some advice. Sorry so long, just a lil bit bout me.
     
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  3. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, roadhammer550, 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, roadhammer550!

    roadhammer550, 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. cinjade28

    cinjade28 Medium Load Member

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    Welcome aboard...hope you enjoy this site as much as I do...its very addicting:biggrin_25525:
     
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  5. roadhammer550

    roadhammer550 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks. Im sure i will enjoy it here. These forums are very adicting. Im also a member of the "cummins forum", and it is helpfull and very adicting also.
     
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  6. cinjade28

    cinjade28 Medium Load Member

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    Everyone here is really nice and will answer any questions you may have. If they don't know it they will find it for you. Hope you find what your looking for in a job. My hubby parked his semi about 2 yrs ago and became a company driver. So we have what I refer to as a yard ornament now (he hates when I say that). We have been trying to sell the Pete for the last year but economy isn't the best right now.
     
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  7. roadhammer550

    roadhammer550 Bobtail Member

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    Haha i bet. Is it a 359 or 379?? And plz say its a long nose.
     
  8. truckerdaddy24

    truckerdaddy24 Road Train Member

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    Hey Welcome to the forum, It is very adicting and informative in a good kind of way, I have enjoyed myself here, I'm just starting out in the industry after a VERY successful career as a Courier Driver driving a 4 wheeler all over the Great state of Arizona and beyond a few times. I start my schooling on Monday 5/16/10 and will be fine as I make this new adventure. Take Care if there are any questions you can't find the answers to just ask any of us are willing to help anyone with a question. Be Safe TD.
     
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  9. roadhammer550

    roadhammer550 Bobtail Member

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    Well thanks bud. And good luck on your schoolin.
     
  10. kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    Hello, RoadHammer and Welcome:)

    Enjoy the Site!!!!!!
     
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  11. cinjade28

    cinjade28 Medium Load Member

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    379 and yes long nose lol
     
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