Approved for truck driving academy. Getting cold feet

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CK73, Dec 19, 2017.

  1. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    I have issues myself but if you got into say Kit Carson Co and up towards the central nebraska part of the USA I do very well. The air there is awesome to me.

    But my first love was the sea. I should plan on getting back to it before too much time passes.
     
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  3. Rocknroller4

    Rocknroller4 Road Train Member

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    It wouldn't be too cold? I thought about moving to the Oregon coast but there isn't much out that way for new truck drivers unless I do OTR. Cold air sometimes will trigger asthma but I'm having most trouble with this closed up throat feeling that makes eating difficult. The smoker is stubborn and doesn't care to be honest. The pungent smell of the secondhand smoke that seeps in through the vent is the worst.
     
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  4. Vic Firth

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    I started in reefer a long time ago and it can be challenging to get used too but a lot of reefer drivers wouldn't pull anything else. Good luck to you!
     
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  5. NightWind

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    If your gut feeling says don't do it then don't. I always listen to mine it's never wrong. besides 37 cents a mile ain't enough even for a trainee
     
  6. CK73

    CK73 Medium Load Member

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    It's true, my gut is telling me to wait and just keep Ubering or postpone the whole thing until at least May when most of the snow/ice potential has cleared out. That said, my gut also got me into IT and told me to stick with it, and that long-term permanent job will eventually make me whole. 10 years of my stupid gut running the show LOL.

    Far as .37 a mile, extensive research on my part shows that it pretty competitive for a first year driver. The other option was to go with a community college or IT tech for truck driver school. But guess what, the companies who do not demand a first year contract want 3-6 months of team driving before they will even considering letting you loose solo. Living with another dude in a 6x9 for 3-6 months is out of the question.
     
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  7. NightWind

    NightWind Road Train Member

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    I vote with your gut it's never wrong
     
  8. Dave_in_AZ

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  9. Redtwin

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    Don't sweat the .37 CPM. I know it sounds really low, but I'm on track to hit $60K this year earning a paltry .37 CPM. Additional pay for things like detention and extra stops can make a significant difference to your income.
     
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  10. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Of course, let's say by some Divine Intervention by Almighty God, you somehow survive training ( In the winter no less BWAHAHAHAHAHAH ) at Swift, and get a year in, with a clean record.

    Well then it turns into this...........

     
  11. NightWind

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    Good luck keep us posted
     
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