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I love my new career!!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by jamin22, Jun 20, 2010.

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  1. Jun 20, 2010 #1
    jamin22

    jamin22 Medium Load Member

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    Just want to say that getting my cdl was probably the best decision of my young life. I was very lucky to find a great job with a great company that really cares about us drivers. I'm writing this with my phone so its not gonna be too long of a post. I'm coming up on 3 months with the company and I have no complaints. Got my cdl in the middle of february.I haul fuel and propane and its awesome. I am home 2 or 3 nights a week and usually max out my 70 in 6 days. Besides getting paid by the mile, I also get paid for the load and wait time. It makes me feel really good to drop 9000 gallons of gas at a gas station. I'm like a legal drug dealer feeding americas biggest addiction.
     
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  3. Jun 20, 2010 #2
    GasHauler

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    It's much better when you can drop 12,450 gallons at a shot in just under 20 minutes.
     
    GasHauler, Jun 20, 2010
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  4. Jun 20, 2010 #3
    jamin22

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    Lol yea that would be nice. But I'm just a rookie so I don't get to haul doubles yet. Takes me 40 minutes total to drop including hooking everything up and putting it away. Lovin it
     
    jamin22, Jun 20, 2010
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  5. Jun 21, 2010 #4
    Gears

    Gears Trucker Forum STAFF - Gone, But Not Forgotten.

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    It's great to read of a newbie getting their feet wet and loving what they do. That's what it's all about.
    Continued success to you and best of luck!
     
    Gears, Jun 21, 2010
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  7. Jun 21, 2010 #5
    BigRedRider

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    Congrats to you! I hope that I am able to find similar success once I complete school.
     
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  8. Jun 21, 2010 #6
    BIGLOU52

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    Hey, jamin22
    Do you get the job right out of school?
    What company do you work for?
     
    BIGLOU52, Jun 21, 2010
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  9. Jun 21, 2010 #7
    jtrnr1951

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    Congrats on the good job!!!!!!










    but 4 months, is not quite yet a career.........
     
    jtrnr1951, Jun 21, 2010
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  10. Jun 21, 2010 #8
    Gears

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    No, you're right, it's not quite yet a career......but a GREAT start to one!
     
    Gears, Jun 21, 2010
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  11. Jun 21, 2010 #9
    rayodeluz

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    Congrats Jamin! It's great to hear a positive story. I'm planning on going to driving school in the fall, and I have read a lot of negative comments about the industry in this forum. Your post is encouraging. Continued good luck to you!
     
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  12. Jun 21, 2010 #10
    GasHauler

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    You'll get there. But they are not doubles which is a very common mistake. The truck is what we call a truck and trailer. The first tank is bolted to the power unit. Then there a pintle hook with a draw bar permanently mounted to a 4 axle trailer. There's no fifth wheel and I know you would love this type of set up because I can take this 85 foot truck where semi's can not go. It only pivots in two places and backing is a breeze.
     
    GasHauler, Jun 21, 2010
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