Thinking about school, but..

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  1. Apr 1, 2026 #51
    Chinatown

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    You'll be ok in food service. Main issue is to learn proper lifting so you don't hurt your back. They'll probably teach that to you during orientation.
     
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  3. Apr 1, 2026 #52
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  4. Apr 1, 2026 #53
    Jjp2042

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    I appreciate it. I've been lifting weights and staying in shape for the past 12 years so hopefully that helps. Thanks for the link and all of your insight on mine and other people's posts. It's much appreciated
     
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  5. Apr 2, 2026 #54
    tscottme

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    Congratulations driver. We hope things work out great for you. You seem to have the right attitude. EVERYTHING new will feel hard at first until it is a habit. Don't rush, only go as fast as you can do things safely. The 30 extra seconds it may take for you to do things safely, as you are trained, is much better than rushing to please someone and creating a problem that takes days or weeks to solve. I always have to fight against answering or doing something quickly and not making a boneheaded mistake. Take the time to do it safely, even if it's slow at first. No mistakes is better than faster than everyone.
     
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  7. Apr 2, 2026 #55
    Jjp2042

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    Thank you, I appreciate the tips. I took your advice and looked for a company willing to hire beforehand prior to dropping 6k on the class and stood there job hunting.
     
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  8. Apr 2, 2026 #56
    tscottme

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    My Man!
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  9. Apr 3, 2026 #57
    BrothaTrucka513

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    Marijuana possession charges disqualifying you from getting Hazmat? I don't understand, bro o_O Was it laced or something?
     
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  10. Apr 4, 2026 #58
    Jjp2042

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    Haha, no I wasn't worried about getting the endorsement. Just looking to get opinions from people that know on if I'd been able to get picked up with my record
     
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