Heading to Springfield..starting new age 53.

Go company first. Who knows you might hate driving a truck. Best of luck to you keep us updated on how it goes for you.

 

JW I'm headed your way, will be there this evening, I arrive at 8:45P.M. I will look you up in the morning. Take Care. (James) treydavid.

 

Glad to see you guys are hooking up early. The friends I made at the Swift Academy helped make a tense, unpredictable experience so much more bearable. TD, take care of our new forum members!

 

well, as my dad used to say "it all looks like road"..that was his standard answer whenever i inquired about somewhere he had been...that was in the day..truckin is a world all in its own..hopefully, you enjoy your own company and have a good sense of humor..remember a few of the golden rules, you drive the truck, not your dispatcher. when you get sleepy, get some sleep..log book keeping is an art-form,you will learn slowly, but you will learn..ask lots of questions..there are NO dumb questions..every driver was a rookie once upon a time..you can always do things in a truck too slow, you only get once to do them too fast..happy trails..shakey

 

Good luck jmwaller! I started this at age 56 and I'm now but a few days from getting my own solo truck. You'll find that your age is an asset when it comes to dealing with some of the situations you will encounter. Living with another person in a small space can be trying at times but if you're both flexible at all it will work out just fine.

Later,
Oldnewbiegonnabe

 

Age n' treachery trumps youth n' enthusiasm every time! :smt077

 

JerrytAZ & JMwaller, I to am looking for an adventure, not a gazillion miles or millions of dollars from trucking, just living my dream. My kids grown and gone so I will set out for Springfield MO on Saturday to start my second career.

 

Good luck Marty. Let us know how it goes. I should hear today if my app for the WIA grant is approved. My class starts on 8/16.