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Starting out with Conway Truckload

Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by Tinman55, Feb 15, 2009.

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  1. Mar 24, 2009 #51
    Tinman55

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    Yea, but I got to deliver a local load .. and that $20 for 3 hours work will really help .. hahahaha .. :)

    Tinman!
     
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  3. Mar 24, 2009 #52
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    he will learn where the hotels are :biggrin_2551:
     
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  4. Mar 24, 2009 #53
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    But at this point in the process I can't afford one .. :)

    I actually had a bunch to do in the new truck as I got a smokers truck and it REALLY stinks! So I've been wiping down the walls etc and it is getting better. Otherwise a nice T600 with 313K miles .. not bad at all. Still need an inverter but cash is limited right now.
     
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  5. Apr 2, 2009 #54
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    Here's my truck, Kenworth T600, and my truckin' dog Sasha somewhere in NC ...

    Tinman!
     

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    Looks great! Thanks! I see those red CFI trucks around here all the time. Drive safe and let us know how you're doing.

    Andrew
     
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  8. Jul 20, 2010 #56
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    Anyone heard from Tinman? How's he doing?
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2010 #57
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    Hey Andrew!

    Hope you are well. I am off the road now. Quit Conway in June and moved to Louisville CO .. near Boulder. Working construction again and restarting my life. I made it 1.5 yrs and about 160K miles. Left on good terms and can go back if I even lose my mind again .. hehehe. This was always my plan and it worked well. I did a foreclosure/bankruptcy right after I started driving and then lived in the truck and saved money for my life 're-start'. My credit is back in the 650 range already. Driving was ok but the lifestyle was not. I was missing out on too much life. I'm now able to go backpacking, rock climbing, run triathlons and marathons, play music in bars, etc that was impossible as a driver.
    While Conway had some issues, I did very well and had few real complaints .. plus I had Gretchen, probably the best fleet manager on Earth!!! .. That really helps!

    Take care!

    Steve
     
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  10. Jul 22, 2010 #58
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    Steve,

    You set a goal and accomplished it. That's gotta feel pretty good. For the last two years, I've been saving and working a second job to accomplish my goal, which is drive a truck. I'm almost there! I grew up in trucking, and I know the lifestyle is not for everyone, not even half of everyone, but I'm impressed that you stuck it out for a year and a half in order to meet a goal.

    I've heard ConWay may be taking some solo students again in the future. If so, I will give them strong consideration and hope they'll give me the same.

    You've moved to a BEAUTIFUL part of the country. I hope you enjoy this "new life". Way to go and good luck!

    Andrew
     
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    Does Con-Way do hair follicle drug testing or just the DOT?
    Thanks........
     
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    why would you worry if a company does follicle hair testing?
     
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