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Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by twiddle-D, Aug 15, 2008.

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  1. twiddle-D

    twiddle-D Bobtail Member

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    Yea, I'm a newb. Went through the CDL training, went out with a training engineer, and have just finished up my first month out on my own. Had a blown tire on a trailer, had a blown tire on the truck, a DOT inspection, was lost, and at times very lost. Had a 7 hour live load, spent one day driving all over Georgia just to find an empty trailer. Made deliveries early, made deliveries late, (no fault of mine) Backed into some places, I thought was not possible. Nearly ran out of fuel once. Drove in the day, drove in the night, and in pouring rain. Seen some 4 wheelers do some very dumb things, seen some that did some nice things. Like, move over to let me in heavy traffic, or even back up to let me make my turn.
    Talked with some other truckers, with other companies, and realized that most are out there just to make a living. Just like me. And most of us to support our families. Got some helpful tips from alot of them. For the most part, I felt like I was the newest, most inexperienced driver out there. Then I came to realize that there are indeed others pretty much in the same situation. New to this business. It's got it's ups, and it's got it's downs. Just like any job. It's not an easy job, but I'm finding that it has its rewards.
    To all my fellow truckers out there, new, old, he, or she, black or white, North, South, East, or West, and no matter what company you're with, take care out there, and be safe.
     
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  3. honor roll

    honor roll Road Train Member

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    Good Luck Be Safe I am glad you got through you first month
     
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    ParkRanger Light Load Member

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    Glad to hear you made it. Just keep rolling.
     
  5. rambler

    rambler Road Train Member

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    Thanks for the update and just remember... each and every driver out there had a starting point too. Be safe.
     
  6. Cerberus

    Cerberus Medium Load Member

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    with each passing day it gets easier and more logical and it becomes second hand. but the greatest thing about it is you never stop learning new things and no two days are the same. there is a lot of inpredictability in driving and learning patience and learning how to not let every little thing bother you is important. do not sweat the small stuff and remember it is only a job .
     
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    CANGST Light Load Member

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    LOL, welcome to trucking.
     
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