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hello from central NY

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by jl28, Jun 12, 2010.

  1. Jun 12, 2010 #1
    jl28

    jl28 Bobtail Member

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    Hey everybody,I;m a wannabe, have been for years.Been around the rigs and ride alongs for years working in the steel business for 26 yrs.I ,ve been thinking of a career change lately but at 50 I might be to old?Always thought about getting a CDL and a job driving a dump truck or something.Anyway you,ve got a great forum here and I enjoy learning new things ,thankyou.
     
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  3. Jun 12, 2010 #2
    Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, jl28, 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, jl28!

    jl28, 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. Jun 12, 2010 #3
    kickin chicken

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    Hello, jl28 and Welcome to the Site:)
     
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  5. Jun 12, 2010 #4
    Ducks

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    Hi, jl28... and welcome to the forum! There's all sorts of good information here and lots of good folk willing to answer any questions you may have. So jump right in and join us. We look forward to getting to know you!
     
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  7. Jun 13, 2010 #5
    RollinRupert

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    Well nobody can talk you out of it at this point, you are already here. There are very good schools in NY, make sure you go for one that is nys accredited. Depending on where you are, there is one in Rome and one in Niagra. Don't sign on to one of these puppy mill companies that will have you standing out side of a tractor watching some one back up for 7 1/2 hours a day. Then stick you with a trainer that has been driving for 9 months, so you can learn how to destroy airbags. "Because I wanted to be a truck driver and now I are one." Sir; what I am telling you. Is get you License in NEW YORK.
     
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  8. Jun 13, 2010 #6
    Diesel_Smurf

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    Hi jl28 welcome to the forum! Glad you found us. Good luck with your new career. Hope it turns out to be all you want it to be. Might want to check out the Driving Schools Page, and also the Questions from New Drivers Page. GOOD LUCK!!!

    Bren
     
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  9. Jun 13, 2010 #7
    TREE

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    Welcome to the board!
     
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  10. Jun 13, 2010 #8
    simplyred1962

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    Hello, and welcome, jl28!! Lots of great info, and some wonderful folks here!
     
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  11. Jun 14, 2010 #9
    RAILSPLITTER

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    You're only as old as you feel, and as long as you can pass D.O.T. medicals you're good to go... "Ain't no feelin' like Peter-mobilin'!!!" And that's the unvarnished truth... take it from a hand who has done a little bit of trucking here and there. :biggrin_2559: :biggrin_25523: :biggrin_2559:
     
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  12. Jun 19, 2010 #10
    ironhand

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    welcome:biggrin_2556:
    Too old? NOWAY!!:biggrin_25513:
    GOGETTUM:biggrin_2555:
     
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