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Let me introduce myself

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Red Beard, Jul 27, 2010.

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  1. Jul 27, 2010 #1
    Red Beard

    Red Beard Light Load Member

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    Ive got truckin in my blood. Or so I think. My dad is a lifer with about 4 million safe miles OTR and much of my family owns their own coal bucket companies. Myself, well, after years of trying to make it out of that lifestyle I now find myself longing for it. Got a wife and kid so I have some concerns there but I am a firm believer that if a relationship is strong it will survive. However, what I would never want to do is be called a bad dad.
    I am using my time here to research companies and read stories. I plan on putting my time in OTR and then looking for local just to be home with the kid. Still dont have a definite plan though. Thinking of going with Trainco here in MI and looking into Watkins Shepard but I am not sure they are hiring out of MI. Anyway, that is all for now.
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2010 #2
    Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, Red Beard, 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, Red Beard!

    Red Beard, 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. Jul 27, 2010 #3
    kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    Hello, Red Beard and Welcome:)

    Enjoy the Site!!!
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2010 #4
    Ducks

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    Hi, Red Beard... and welcome to the forum! You've come to the right place to research trucking options and there are always people here 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. Jul 29, 2010 #5
    TREE

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    Welcome to the board:mcool:
     
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  8. Jul 29, 2010 #6
    RockyWI

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    Hello and welcome Red Beard! Enjoy your stay. :)
     
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  9. Jul 30, 2010 #7
    Red Beard

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    Thanks for the welcome mat. Ive been learning a lot and gotta say I would have made some big mistakes if it wasnt for the information Ive received. Big thanks!
     
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  10. Jul 30, 2010 #8
    Diesel_Smurf

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    I can tell already you will make it, and can tell already your marriage will. You are not going into this blindly, you are a concerned man for your marriage and your children. So i doubt anyone will ever wind up calling you a bad dad either. Good luck and welcome to the site :) Keep us posted!!
     
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  11. Jul 30, 2010 #9
    Red Beard

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    Gotta say thanks Diesel Smurf for the kind words. I genuinely hope you are correct on all points!
     
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  12. Jul 31, 2010 #10
    rikdev50s

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    Hey and Howdy Red Beard! Welcome to the forum. I'd have to second what Diesel_Smurf had to say! A good attitude will take you far, of course a little hard work won't hurt your chances either. Looks to me like you have your priorities in the right place and that is always a big start down the road to success. AGAIN Welcome and Good Luck and Good Truckin'.
     
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