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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by zany_steverino, Feb 14, 2017.

  1. Chinatown

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    That's good; use those endorsements to your financial advantage.
     
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  3. x1Heavy

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    Quebec Canada to.. Peru Argentina or is that Venezula? as in across the United States?
     
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  5. Made it through the 2nd week and still maintaining an A average. We start backing maneuvers next week. We will have 30 days of actual range and driving before we take the CDL Exam. We will be trained at mountain driving as well.

    We have had several company recruiters come in - and I am actually interested in 3. I also want to really apply myself for 1 driving position that requires a background check to the time of birth. It will also require 1 year of additional training (paid training). I will be unable to discuss with anyone where I am, including family, when on a run. No naivety permitted.

    I will just have to hope I do well in the upcoming weeks and aim high.
     
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  6. Chinatown

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    Peru, Indiana...yes there's a Peru, Indiana.
     
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  7. Chinatown

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    Western Distributing Transportation Corp.? www.WDTC.net
     
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  8. x1Heavy

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    Now that's plain silly unless you are involved with Uncle Sam's Nuclear work or such important trucking that closed mouths and secrets kept makes for a succesful run.

    ALL truckers more or less have people who love them at home, however far away, to cut off all communications is unrealistic and dangerous over long term.

    Remember school is school. If there is a mountain to learn on you will be on it. But it will not be like any other you will cross in your life time out there. All mountains have somethng that can hurt you or kill if you underestimate it or act the fool with them.

    Most of the time records going back 10 years is more than sufficient. If you are hiring onto a outfit that requires everything you are then you better think carefully what you are fixing to get involved in with.
     
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    You'll do fine. Learning the basics of driving a truck isn't exactly rocket science. It's not hard. Like anything, once you learn it'll take time to be proficient.
     
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  10. As I understood it, you would be hauling sensitive technology/classified equipment. If the cargo is compromised, troops get deployed to your location.
     
  11. Chinatown

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    I wouldn't like that at all. Pulling flatbeds always managed to get loads that don't require a pilot car/escort because I hate being stuck with someone else. Some drivers like that though.
     
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