I was there a month total.
I took the summer off to spend time on my boat up at Lake Erie with my wife. The plan was to find something to do in the winter to pay for the...
I always have a back up plan...I made the most of trucking for 13 years. Now its time to do something else...might just retire.
Not looking back, looking ahead to something fun. . Been there, done that for 13 years. I can afford to retire if I want to.
I am 71 years old And have been trucking since 2010. I know the lifestyle and at my age, do not want it or need it anymore!
Well, all good things must come to an end. After 5 days total of being on my own, I decided that I really do not like the trucking lifestyle...
I am just getting over Covid, thus the reason for no update. I did four days with my local trainer. Bryan was excellent. He was going to cut me...
Finished up my training here and I start with a local trainer for a couple of days starting at 0500 on Monday!
Got to drive all day today. Went to the Rail yards three times today. It was very interesting to see how it all worked!
We are all experienced drivers who know how to do a pre trip. This is all that they are requiring for this portion of the training. I am just...
Yesterday we went out to the yard and got to practice backing in close quarters and go over the chasis and the containers. I had a very difficult...
Completed my first day. Had drug and hair follicle test. Lots of videos to watch. Had to pass their hazmat certification test. You get three...
Just received my final follow up call before orientation. I was very happy to hear that they do not make the experienced drivers share a room...!
I don't even like driving around Chicago. I once had to make a delivery of some cable right under the Sears Tower. Had to do it twice....
I received my hotel room confirmation this morning. Everything has been very well organized and professional. Driving up to Bedford Park...
Thank You!
Sometimes you can if someone is willing to learn....but those people are few and far between....
I have read where it is much better now that they have their own chassis. That was always the biggest negative of intermodal..
I understand completely. Everyone place is different. I am going to be paid hourly as well as per load, so I really don't care how long it takes...
I took the summer off from Trucking to see If retirement would be something that I would enjoy. While I did enjoy my time off, I can not see me...
