Interesting you say that. I had another guy tell me the same thing. He worked for Averitt in Knoxville. He also ran a forklift for them before...
Yeah, I noticed at alot of the truckstops; all the trash at the back of the parking spots. Hard to understand that as well. Several of the...
That's awesome! I did see a few couples in the 6 weeks I was out there. Again, I don't want to discourage anyone from this career. It's definitely...
Yep, I'm part of the 95%. I am thankful for the opportunity I had though. At least I won't be 80 some day and look back and say, "Man, I wished I...
Well guys, It didn't take me but about 2 weeks to realize I didn't want to bring my wife into some of the situations I had encountered in some...
Well, I have my first solo 8 days in! Running on recaps now. Gonna try and work 11 out and 3 home if they will let me. Would like to attend church...
I think they’re already taken! Haha....
Okay, that’s what I hoped. I think he’s just trying to pad is paycheck since we have 2 clocks to run on. I definitely want no part of team...
Well, I’m down to the last 1500 miles to complete training. I have an important question which may make the difference of continuing this path or...
Got my 1st week of OTR training complete! Drove right at 3000 miles in 6 days! Had to work around several areas / states being shutdown (company...
That's awesome news Kev2021! Alice was also my recruiter. Man she talks fast (for a country boy like me). Haha. I had to ask her a few...
Amen EEzt! One of the guys in my class at Millis is doing what you want to do. He was a supervisor at a plant his last 12-15 years, tired of same...
Yes Sir. Dockbumper is right on the money. These big rigs may roll 10-12 feet before your turn of the steering wheel begins to take effect. Slower...
Contacted driver trainer yesterday. We will be heading out Sunday or Monday (14th or 15th). I'm not sure how much I'll be able to update during...
Man, that's great news! I don't think you will be disappointed in your decision. I think Millis is a great choice. It's like drinking from a fire...
That's awesome to hear! Congrats on your career! Man, that sounds like an awesome job and definitely a tone of miles. I didn't think that many...
Yeah, my driver trainer was held up in New Jersey in a 10 inch snowstorm about the same time as you. Sounds like some tuff / scary conditions....
Thanks for the encouragement Dockbumper! You are definitely an inspiration to many on this forum!
Awesome to know! Thanks for the advice! (I think...haha)
Awesome Brother! I wish you the best! So far, I can attest and confirm my decision to be a GREAT decision for me and my wife. We are missing each...
