Attitudes for Newbies

I don't know what the standard is also. I only know that I carry the same work ethic as you, and not everyone does. After doing research for the past couple months, being only days away now from starting school, I have a feeling that my expectations won't be realized until I have been doing the job for a couple years.

People will go into things with a chip on their shoulder and wonder why everything is so hard for them, no matter what they get into. It doesn't sound to me like you are one of those people. Best of luck to you! :^)

 

You seem to have a decent attitude, I wouldn't change anything. Keep your eyes, ears and mind open, your mouth closed, and you'll do fine.

 

Only go by what I've read on this forum, you have to question some things and not 'just do them'...You are the captain of your ship, if it's not right or legal, don't do it...

 

Just be yourself, and you`ll do fine. There is another driver on this board: MudDog, He Is kinda of new also, but this young man has the attitude of a Professional. MudDog, is going to do GREAT in the trucking Industry. Don`t go by every drivers post here, look at there attitude. You sound just like Muddog, and there are a lot of Veteran Drivers on this board that will help you with any questions you need. Another Great driver on this Board is TheRoadWarrior, that would be more than happy to help you. Trust me on this, There are so many good drivers on TheTruckersReport that WILL HELP you with any thing. That is why this board is here, To help, learn, teach, and have a great time here.

 

I have the same mentality when it comes to working which is what my dad told me and this applies to all jobs including trucking. I suppose people who say not to be pushed around work for bad companies that will screw them over. I just do what I am told and I seem to get more miles than the other people who I stay in contact with from the job orientation. They complain and request home time all of the time and all they do is sit around waiting for loads whereas I go where they want and they keep me busy. I have two preloads waiting for me before I even unload my current assignment!

 

Like someone else said, don't do anything illegal or unsafe. Other than that do what you are told the best you can. Realize that your company can't just push a button and make freight appear for you. Realize that stuff happens. Take the good with the bad. You'll see that there really is more good than bad.

 

Keep up your strong ethics man! You have to realize that all walks of life are truckers and that just in general mankind these days struggles to stay ethical!

I can sense you will be just fine out there. You are only going to end up with a "starter" company if that is what you want! Think outside the box my friend, you don't have to follow the rest of the herd. There are many opportunities out there in your neck of the woods and many good mom and pop companies that would probably love to have you aboard.

So do your homework and only go to those mega-carrier "starter" companies if that is what you want.

 

Keep your attitude but just back up the policy with notes. The schools are not perfect and you have idiots there that think just because they have a few years their way is perfect. In the real world you find out it's not and maybe your notes will hell you stay out of trouble. Then look around for a very experienced driver that will take his time to trust you with his teaches.