Softail, is the Portland OC. a place your personal vehicle could be parked while you are out driving? I will be moving there (Portland) and I am...
Hang in there Harly, I'm sure you will get "your" truck soon. At least your getting some miles!!
Polarisryan, do you think your lack of experience affects your home time? like veterans with the company get priority? I will be moving to...
thinking of going same path as you,(Tankers) this sounds like schnieder trusts you, if you can show you can handle the driving, Load/unload...
Harly, do they have a set amount of time you have to drive with the trainer? (Hours) i thought the new company drivers had to drive for a couple...
Harly, are you still with a trainer? When are you on your own? how is the transition going from your old job to this one? i enjoy following your...
Is this your typical schedule snafus? Would all companys work the schedule of the loads this way? Would a company in a different area of the...
Willy, I wonder if a patient attitude will go a Long way to getting a driver thru some stressfull situations like traffic and crazy 4wheelers...
Harlycharly, I hope your driving career works out for you ,I will watch for your posts. I guess you are starting a second career?
Thanks for all the responses,from the sound of you all this is a doable career move that I can do for a lot more years. I should be good to go,...
Is a 57yr. old, too old to begin a Driving Career ? Is there that much loading and unloading involved in your typical OTR company driver...
Sweet, thanks for the info jerry. I will watch for your posts as you go thru Thanks, Sportz
Thanks for the reply, Do they hire new drivers thru there ? or does everything go thru the headquarters in Missouri ? They sound like they have a...
Does prime hire in Oregon? specifically the Portland area? thanks from a wanabee looking for options...:biggrin_25521:
Yea, that horse is certainly Dead....... It seems after some experience a driver can leave said Crappy company and find a better paying...
Those of you in the field, Am I to believe there is a real Shortage of drivers out there? I hear talk of rising pay to attract drivers, but cant...
WARHIPPY, Lots of great information in this thread, glad you get that time with your son making some great memories! I too am Ex army, I served...
Y2K, thanks for the info, I think I will go the school on my own route. sounds like I can sign on, and drive OTR for a year or so, and then look...
Newbee, I am considering a new career, I am 53 yrs. good physical cond. not sure about being away from family for weeks at a time. wanting to move...
Trucker4life, Allowme, thank you I'll look them up see what I can find out. :yes2557:
