And so it begins...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by otterinthewater, Jun 13, 2018.

  1. otterinthewater

    otterinthewater Road Train Member

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    Looks like I should learn securement and go to flats...
     
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  3. tinytim

    tinytim Road Train Member

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    What's the freshman 30?
     
  4. otterinthewater

    otterinthewater Road Train Member

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    There’s a joke about girls going to college. They all gain 15lbs during their freshman year....
     
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    TankerP Road Train Member

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    I always see the one year mark with a mega as the real graduation day.
    Are you going to stay with Western or do you have bigger and better plans ahead.
     
  6. otterinthewater

    otterinthewater Road Train Member

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    I’m a man in search of a plan right now. Western Express has been good to me. The people in the Bloomington yard are awesome and I’m going to begin looking at options. Obviously I’d like more pay, more time off, better equipment etc...but as unheard as it is I’m actually happy at Western. A driver friend of mine says I’m suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. LOL
     
  7. TankerP

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    There's nothing wrong with liking where you're at. My first 4 years trucking I spent with Schneider. OTR, regional, then local. I've been local for 20 years now and I always see my time with Schneider as a good foundation. Good luck.
     
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  8. otterinthewater

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    Thanks!

    Congrats on your success!
     
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  9. Farmerbob1

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    I want to see this done as a South Park episode. Homer's nuclear plant is shut down, and he gets a job as an OTR driver. Bart joins him on the road.

    I would not be surprised if the idea has already been done though. I haven't watched much TV in the last 30 years.
     
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