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What's the hardest part about trucking?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by HeartHooves, Feb 23, 2013.

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  1. Feb 23, 2013 #1
    HeartHooves

    HeartHooves Light Load Member

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    It's not driving.

    It's not backing.

    It's not DOT.

    It's not sanitation.

    It's not living on a truck for weeks with a stranger.

    It's not even dealing with idiot drivers.

    It's trying to sort out all these companies before you even get your permit!!:biggrin_25511: I think I'm getting a headache.
     
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  3. Feb 23, 2013 #2
    Jorihe84

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    Well if your just getting your permit then nothing on that list applies to you. Let us know after a few months out there.
     
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  4. Feb 23, 2013 #3
    Florida Playboy

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    Exactly. If you are applying to a starter company pick the one that's closest to your house and who's color of truck you like most. There is not much difference between them.
     
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  5. Feb 23, 2013 #4
    HeartHooves

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    Well, you obviously haven't read any of my other posts.
    I already drive with a CDL, just not with a class "A", so that list does apply to me.
     
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  7. Feb 23, 2013 #5
    Chinatown

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    If you're a woman, it will be looking in that mirror one morning and wondering where all those wrinkles came from and why all those friends back home look 15 years younger. I'm not a woman, but I am observant.
     
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  8. Feb 23, 2013 #6
    Shakey52

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    It's not sleeping. Oh, and receivers who bang on your door as hard as they can to wake you up when your head is only three feet away. That's the worst.
     
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  9. Feb 23, 2013 #7
    Florida Playboy

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    Driving a straight truck is a cake walk compared to a big rig.
     
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  10. Feb 23, 2013 #8
    HeartHooves

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    A lot of people on here advise not to go with a big company, go with a small company.

    Also, I have an accident on my record from 2010. This adds to my "headache".

    I have a school picked out, and I hope to start with them in mid June. Just trying to line up a couple companies that will consider me before I put the money out for school.

    It seems like most companies are in central U.S. or west & south of me.

    I'm still trying to sort this out.
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2013 #9
    HeartHooves

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    Hey, living with my husband for 30+ years will prepare you for that!:biggrin_25525:
     
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  12. Feb 23, 2013 #10
    Florida Playboy

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    Look on Craigslist for small companies. Newark NJ is a trucking hot spot. You should have no issue finding a job.
     
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