Trucking might literally save my life

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 1278PA, Jun 18, 2016.

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  1. freediverdude

    freediverdude Light Load Member

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    Is that aimed at me or the op? I think he said he was going to try to get to an orientation.

    Me, yes I graduated from Roadmaster and now getting on a Werner training truck on Monday.
     
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  3. dog-c

    dog-c Road Train Member

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    If you don't have $ for a shower ask a driver. We normally have 4-6 shower credits since we fuel 4-5 times a week.
    Don't feel ashamed - just don't do it like the homeless guys do, in a creepy manner that is. We appreciate honesty.
    I drive Otr to pay my bills off - fast- trucking gives me probably the best method to save money fast. No house no wife no kids no bills. Save save save.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    There's a good thread on here about CRST. The guy likes it there and making good money. I'll look for the thread. Meantime, while you're sitting there, submit several applications and take the best offer.
     
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    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    There are plenty of truck companies who will bus you into their terminal for free, put you up in a hotel maybe with another guy and feed you twice a day while you train to get your million dollar CDL.
     
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    wesland24 Medium Load Member

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    Hey to the op where are you located ? I'm sure there are some on here that could help my self included .
     
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  7. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    Again thanks for all the help i just got back on im at the mcds on the wifi. Went to walmart bought a cheap styrofoam cooler cups and ice. Now im plotting where to " boondock" i think its called. I know of a large apartment complex i might park at. I think i wont be suspicious at all with that place its huge and no security or cameras its in my area.

    On a more depressing note i saw a real homeless guy on yhe bench at walmart. Dirty long beard and one of those wheeled laundy carts. There is always someone worse off out there.
     
  8. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    Yes, there's always someone worse off. And when they get to the point of living on a bench, with no address, no phone etc. it's a very hard place to get out of. Find a company that will bus you to training if need be and don't look back.
     
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  9. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    Ill try to reply to everyone but its tough there are a lot of replies i didnt expect. Again its greatly appreciated just the talk even if nobody can directly help me. I dont have anyone in my life thats why i turn to the internet at times.
     
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    Im thinking maybe i should sell my truck and put my tools in storage? Truck is a 1997 chevy tahoe with 200k miles but i just got it inspected. I should be able to get at very least 800 bucks. Plenty to have for when i go to orientation. I was gonna sell it anyway once i got locked in with a company. No sense paying insurance for something every month i never use and letting it sit in a lot somewhere.

    But the catch is that its my home right now...

    So much to worry and think about in short time.
     
  11. gokiddogo

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    I think you should take the first offer that comes your way where they will bus you there feed you train you then pay you to drive. As in, first order of business Monday at 9 am.
     
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