Newbie Feeling Stupid

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CAJAMK51, Mar 25, 2007.

  1. CAJAMK51

    CAJAMK51 Bobtail Member

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    I just came home from USF Glen Moore orientation. I feel I really screwed up the road test (but passed) , I got a trainer on the 2nd day and thought i was ready to go on wed. I woke up 3 am early on wed from nerves and just started to bawl. i already missed home, my husband, my dogs and was too scared to start training. i was told i was going out frist for 4 weeks then later told 6 weeks and may or may not get hometime during this period. i did some soul searching and realize i am not ready to leave home at this time for that length of time. i talked to the terminal mgr, safety and the recruiter who all agreed with me my best place is home. they were nice and did remind me this a voluntary resignation and not eligible for rehire is going on my DAC report. i really felt i was ready but when the time came to leave i just could not do it. training with a man as a married woman i thought would not bother me..but it did, being away from home i thought would be great...no i can't do it. i smoke and my trainer did not...i feel like i have wasted alot of money and time and just feeling all over depressed and embarassed! is there such a thing as finding a local job in the trucking field as a newbie? i don't know what to do!!
     
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  3. Newbie2be

    Newbie2be Bobtail Member

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    Oh yeah, there are local jobs. You'll have to hunt, but they are out there. You could even work for the city hauling trash or find a place that hauls for local farmers. They're out there, and you get home every night. :)
     
  4. yevgeniyv.1980

    yevgeniyv.1980 Light Load Member

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    The same company(USF) have local division on a east coast(Holland).Basicly the best local jobs are union.Couple of the companies(Con-Way,Old Dominion,ABF,)can take You without even a CDL,train You the way they want You to drive.Most of the time You will have to load/unload too.

    Foodservice industry,dump trucks/trailers,moving companies and more.

    Good luck!!!!!!!!!
     
  5. durrty

    durrty Light Load Member

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    stay strong the right choice will come along:biggrin_25520:
     
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