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Back in the saddle again...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by kdryan, Oct 18, 2010.

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  1. Oct 18, 2010 #1
    kdryan

    kdryan A Pleasant Fellow

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    Well, that's it. The time for wondering, ########, crying and whining is over. I am officially waiting to pick up my first load since returning to driving. The 4 hour drive up here was fine, though I sincerely wish I had the time and money for a refresher course. I remembered backing surprisingly well (got it into an enclosed dock on ramps on the third try), but my shifting has gone to ####. Now if they'll just get me loaded so I can get home tonight...
     
    kdryan, Oct 18, 2010
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  3. Oct 18, 2010 #2
    Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    just "git-r-done", and move on......:biggrin_25522:

    best of luck, keep us up to date.:biggrin_255:
     
    Rerun8963, Oct 18, 2010
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  4. Oct 18, 2010 #3
    Gears

    Gears Trucker Forum STAFF - Gone, But Not Forgotten.

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    You'll be pretty surprised just how fast stuff will come back to you.
    Be safe out there....
     
    Gears, Oct 18, 2010
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  5. Oct 19, 2010 #4
    KnuckleBuster

    KnuckleBuster Light Load Member

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    Best of luck. How long were you off the road?
     
    KnuckleBuster, Oct 19, 2010
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  7. Oct 19, 2010 #5
    kdryan

    kdryan A Pleasant Fellow

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    1 yr, 8 months...
     
    kdryan, Oct 19, 2010
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  8. Oct 20, 2010 #6
    KnuckleBuster

    KnuckleBuster Light Load Member

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    I've been off the circuit for 8 years. Trying to make a comeback.
    myself.
     
    KnuckleBuster, Oct 20, 2010
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  9. May 22, 2011 #7
    Jon

    Jon Bobtail Member

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    I have been off the road for 6 years and need to drive again any advice?
     
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  10. May 22, 2011 #8
    Wargames

    Wargames Captain Crusty

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    What is your need to go back to trucking?
    I see you drove for 6 years, do you still have a CDL ?
     
    Wargames, May 22, 2011
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  11. May 26, 2011 #9
    Jon

    Jon Bobtail Member

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    I have been an ex for 6. I drove for over 9 years and still have my CDL.
    My need is money and jobs around here don't pay that great.
     
    Jon, May 26, 2011
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  12. May 30, 2011 #10
    Truck Stop

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    Even though you have 9 yrs exp. You are still going to have to take a refresher course because you have not been driving for the past 6 yrs.
    Just thought I would mention that just in case you were not aware of it.
    If I am wrong or you find someone who will take you without the refresher by all means let me/us know.
     
    Truck Stop, May 30, 2011
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