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  1. May 28, 2010 #1
    wisemagic

    wisemagic Bobtail Member

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    Hey Everyone,

    I am a 13 year veteran but got out of OTR trucking in 2002. Bought my own truck and a 26' dump trailer and ran local for three years. Things got slow and some accounts closed, so the expense made me decide to bail out. Sold the truck and trailer in 2005. Have done some machine shop work and various things for the past 5 years, but now thinking I want to go back to driving. Found out real quick that going back is not easy. Most companies wont talk to me since I have been off the road for more than 3 years. There are a few that offer a refresher driver training course, like PAM and Swift. Anyone know of any others that would be good to get my foot back in the door?

    Thanks all,
    be safe!!
     
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  3. May 28, 2010 #2
    Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, wisemagic, 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, wisemagic!

    wisemagic, 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 28, 2010 #3
    kickin chicken

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    Hello and Welcome to the Site:)
     
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  5. May 28, 2010 #4
    wisemagic

    wisemagic Bobtail Member

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    Hi.... Thanks. Just browsing and checking out the forum.
     
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    Ducks

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    Hi, wisemagic.... and welcome to the forum! This is a great place to research options. There is a wealth of information here as well as plenty of people willing to answer questions you may have. So keep reading and keep posting. We look forward to getting to know you!
     
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  8. May 28, 2010 #6
    wisemagic

    wisemagic Bobtail Member

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    Hi and thanks again. I do have questions and need advice from the good people here, just want to make sure I am following the rules and posting in the proper places. Looks like a lot of good stuff here...
     
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  9. May 29, 2010 #7
    The Challenger

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    Hi,

    I am KH, a greeter. It is my honor to welcome you to one of the best trucking networking sites a trucker has in his/her tool belt. Please check out these threads:

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/experienced-truckers-advice/

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/the-owner-operators-getaway/

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

    Enjoy your stay and remember help is one click away on here. Once again, welcome aboard.

    KH
     
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  10. May 29, 2010 #8
    wisemagic

    wisemagic Bobtail Member

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    Hi KH and thanks. Have read some very interesting things here.
     
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    Crusty

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    I've been reading allot about Roehl. They are family owned and want you to drive legal. May be the way to go. Check 'em out.
     
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