Finally Started School!

Thanks Man.....

And might I say.... I like your UserName...... Not assuming it had anything to do with me, but hey, it sure sounds good, huh? hehehehehe

 

Hehehehehehe thanks Bobby!

 

Well now is the time to close this thread with the opening of the next leg of my journey.

Currently I am waiting for a call from the recruiter regarding my travel arrangements. Either this afternoon or first thing tomorrow morning, I will be jumping on a company truck (not a bus) and heading to Fargo, ND. (yeah, I know..... gonna be cold...... brrrrr)

I have decided to go with Magnum Logistics, a refrigerated company, out of Fargo. I actually got turned onto them by someone who has become (in my opinion) a good friend who also frequents this board. Through the last few weeks, I have been in touch with him as he made his way through orientation and training, and his reports pretty much helped me make my decision.

They are a rather strong, small company (in comparison to others), but there is an aire of "family" that I did not experience with the other recruiters. I have had several conversations with the recruiter and the local terminal manager and I have to say, they are some of the nicest people I have spoken with in the trucking industry. Also, their equipment, safety record, and turnover rates are fantastic (or so I have found). Perhaps not the most phenomenal cpm, but that will grow as time goes on. Sometimes you have to weigh everything out in order to make the best decision. And 2 cents per mile is a good exchange for the advantages I will experience. Plus, with the monthly bonus, it will more than outweigh the offset.

They have a few freight lanes that pass near my house making hometime a lot easier to get. Linda and Scooter will be able to travel with me, as will my Daddy (majorly important). No NYC, No Canada, and No Mexico.

The list goes on and on, but the bottom line is that Magnum is the perfect fit for me and I can't wait to get going. By the middle of next week, I should be rolling out of the terminal with my trainer (as long as I can get through orientation) and heading down the road for my first load. I am actually glad it is working out the way it is because this will give me snow and ice experience right off the bat. And as time goes on, the road conditions will just get easier. So this is a good thing.

I will have my laptop with me and I should be able to get on the net fairly regularly, so I will keep ya'll updated as I go. Not sure when my next post will be, but I'll be back!

See ya'll out there!

Oh yeah, the CB handle (if you hadn't already figured it out) will be ScooterDawg. I'll be in a blue Peterbilt 387 pulling a Magnum trailer. 6'2", 290lbs wearing a camoflage ballcap. If you see me, c'mon over and say hi. I'd love you meet you!

Happy trails!
Mark

 

Hey there Rob.

Yeah I was impressed by Drew as well. Really nice guy. He was definately one of the factors in my decision

From the sounds of it, I am going to be pulling reefer. At least that is what I am being told right now. I should know more come Monday or Tuesday. Yeah they pull a lot of meat. They tell me they do a lot for McD's, so we'll see what happens.

Hope to run into you out there. If all goes well, I should have my truck by the end of the month, but I am not going to assume anything. Just gonna roll with motion.

Talk to you soon!

 

I appreciate that Cerberus - Thank you so much.

I have every intention of staying in touch and letting ya'll know how it goes. It will just depend on connectability. But you'll be hearing more from me.

Oh Yeah..... GO STEELERS!!!!!! (sorry..... had to!)(I was born in Pittsburgh)(it just comes naturally hehehehehe)