Local Driving Options out of Central Florida

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Kstrong86, Sep 6, 2018.

  1. Offroad1978

    Offroad1978 Light Load Member

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    Couldn't have said it better if I tried ^^^, patience will get you there along with some hard work and dedication. Sounds like you're well on your way, good luck to you sir.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    I didn't use the VA loan for this purchase because I was in a hurry to close before some investor could make a higher offer. I lucked out because investors will offer $5K or $10K over the asking price. I was sweating right up until the final signature.
    If it wasn't for USAA I would have lost out on buying this home.
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    There's a Navy Federal Credit Union close to my home here in Las Vegas/Henderson. Surprised me when I saw it because this is a big Air Force town.
     
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  5. Kstrong86

    Kstrong86 Medium Load Member

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    That’s what’s up. I will keep that in mind next year when I’m ready to purchase a home.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I like Palm Coast, Florida. Is it still nice like it was a few years ago? Is it a good place to live now?
     
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  7. Kstrong86

    Kstrong86 Medium Load Member

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    Palm coast is a nice place still. But me personally I think it’s just over populated with tourist. People that I know usually go there to either vacation or retire. That’s Florida for you. Over populated with tourists. There is a lot of money being generated from tourists here in Florida but the income wages are horrible which I never did understand that. If the population is increasing that means supply is in demand which requires more work yet they don’t pay anything down here. Not just in trucking. Me personally I think trucking will be horrible here in Florida if they don’t change the wages. People here are starting to realize they can make more money at Publix Walmart fast food chains than driving a truck breaking your back and being gone from family weeks at a time just for 500-800 a week. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the autonomous trucks to start rolling in Florida first. I know fedex and J.B. hunt and others have already started placing orders for that Tesla truck. It’s only a matter time I think.
     
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  8. Redtwin

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    Florida pay sucks because there are more people than jobs...the better jobs. No company is going to pay drivers $1200 per when they have drivers lining up to do the job for $800. That is why you see ads looking for an experienced RGN driver paying $35k per year.
     
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  9. Kstrong86

    Kstrong86 Medium Load Member

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    True statement. Well people need to wake up and smell the coffee lol
     
  10. Redtwin

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    I know the easy answer is to just move...especially when I dont even like Florida, but nearly all my family live there including my elderly parents which is why I'm looking for local as they are reaching the stage where they will require assistance.
     
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    Kstrong86 Medium Load Member

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    Yea same here. All my family and wife family is here as well. I hate it here in Florida. But I will move out of here one day.
     
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