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Trans Am as seen by Broke Down 69

Discussion in 'Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here' started by Broke Down 69, Aug 5, 2016.

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  1. Dec 7, 2016 #821
    Scooter Jones

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    A certain emptiness has entered into my life since Broken Down 69er days at Trans Am have come to a close.

    Guess I'll just have to replace that emptiness with YouTube videos of train wrecks.
     
    Scooter Jones, Dec 7, 2016
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  3. Dec 8, 2016 #822
    Big Don

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    I've never worked at either of these companies, and have no experience with Western Express or Covenant. Their reputation on the board here is a bit less than glowing.

    Either that, or you could get into self-flagellation...:eek::D
     
    Big Don, Dec 8, 2016
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  4. Dec 8, 2016 #823
    D LOOK

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    I'm on my second day of Orientation for TA in Olathe, KS and I am going to get some experience with this company. (Company Driving Experience, not The Lease Program). I won't bore everyone with what went on in Orientation the last couple days. Who could even compare to @Broke Down 69 in the presentation. I miss his story myself.
     
    D LOOK, Dec 8, 2016
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  5. Dec 9, 2016 #824
    Big Don

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    For sure! If he ever gets tired of driving, he could turn to writing!
     
    Big Don, Dec 9, 2016
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  7. Dec 9, 2016 #825
    D LOOK

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    Has anyone heard from @Broke Down 69 ? Maybe he's posting on another thread, and we are missing the action. ;) I passed the Track 1 at TA and got hired. They moved me from a double person room to a single room in the La Quinta. Nice to have a room to myself for the next few days. It's Friday night, and we will start Track 2 on Monday with slow maneuvering, backing, driving practice and then tests. We had 8 people that were experienced in class that all went Lease, and the other 8 people that are Student Drivers are all going Company. Maybe they all read threads like this. LOL :)
     
    D LOOK, Dec 9, 2016
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  8. Dec 10, 2016 #826
    Broke Down 69

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    I'm still alive guys, just been real, real busy...not to mention pretty dadgum sore. I'm really enjoying the new gig and have even got a taste of doing it in pretty nasty weather. First day it was raining cats and dogs, yesterday it was a whopping 9 degrees with a 20 mph wind in Old Fort NC while I tarped my first load alone. Took about an hour to get it secured but my trainer...safely ensconced in the warm confines of the truck...pronounced it as fine a tarp job as he could have done, although I'm certain he could have done it in half the time...the guy is fast. Got my own truck this morning and I'm very pleased. 13 speed, big power, no camera in my face and very roomy. Life in the left lane going 73 is just wonderful.

    Passed a couple Trans Am trucks this morning on the way home. Very satisfying.

    I'll be starting a new thread later today or tomorrow on my new job. I'll post a link to it here.
     
    Last edited: Dec 10, 2016
    Broke Down 69, Dec 10, 2016
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  9. Dec 10, 2016 #827
    Iggly

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    I have been following your adventure. Glad you are in good spirits. Wishing you good fortune and satisfaction in your journey.
     
    Iggly, Dec 10, 2016
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  10. Dec 10, 2016 #828
    Scooter Jones

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    "The Saga Continues"....
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2016 #829
    D LOOK

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    Woo Hoo.... @Broke Down 69 Glad to have you back. Tell us more, Brother. :)
     
    D LOOK, Dec 10, 2016
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  12. Dec 10, 2016 #830
    Broke Down 69

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    Wasn't it Rodney Carrington who sang, "The Road Goes On Forever and the Party Never Ends"?

    Stay tuned, more to come.
     
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