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Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by pontiacman, May 25, 2010.

  1. May 25, 2010 #1
    pontiacman

    pontiacman Bobtail Member

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    I'd like to introduce myself and say "hi". I've been driving for a little over 16 years now. I have to say I still love driving, I just HATE trucking companies. I'm trying a new gig now, that is driving tour buses. It was hard to get the passenger endorsement, so I'm trying to make it work. Sometimes it's fun, sometimes it's not.
    The most recent fun trip was taking a group down to Fort Lauderdale on a cruise. There was room for my wife, so we had a ball while the group was out on the ship for a week. Rented a car and drove the Keys, almost lived on the beach.
    As for trucking, it sucks. Like I said I love to drive, but what's with these companies? I'm presently part-time...I won't drive full-time anymore unless I find a company that actually knows what a good driver means to a company's success. The longer I'm in this industry, the more I believe that's just a dream.
     
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  3. May 25, 2010 #2
    Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, pontiacman, 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, pontiacman!

    pontiacman, 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 25, 2010 #3
    kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    Hello and Welcome to the Site:)

    I have heard some good things about working with tour buses and coaches. We look forward to your post.

    Best to You!!!
     
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  5. May 25, 2010 #4
    The Challenger

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    Very well said sir. My name is KH, a greeter for one of the best sites a trucker or bus driver has in his/her tool belt. Check out these sections of our forum:

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/questions-to-truckers-from-general-public/

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/a-discussion-about-everything

    Enjoy your stay and if you get time maybe reflect on your truck driving experience and compare it to driving a bus.

    KH
     
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  7. May 25, 2010 #5
    simplyred1962

    simplyred1962 Betty Boop, One Bodacious Babe!!!

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    Hello, and WELCOME, pontiacman!

    That must have been a WONDERFUL week for you two! As you know, the most that full-time OTR's get to see are the butt-ends of interesting cities/states/areas.
    Much luck to ya, and glad to have ya here!!

    Judi Kay
     
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