Career change to TrUcKiNg......

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by romtang, Nov 29, 2006.

  1. kc0rey

    kc0rey Medium Load Member

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    Yeah...but they were big city folks or east coasters........I just bought a very nice home for $55K last year...............
     
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  3. the-waco-kid

    the-waco-kid Light Load Member

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    In the coal regions you can probably get a couple for that price! Just have a long drive to get to work though!
     
  4. romtang

    romtang Bobtail Member

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    Passed the last test!! (combo)
    The DMV guy said that I should get my endorsements now. Except for my Hazmat. Reason is that Werner doesn't pay you anymore for having it and you are more likely to be pulled over by DOT. Is this true..
    Also found out today that if I sign the contract with Werner then quit, I'll owe $1797.00 without working at all for them. If I work a month or more then Werner will pay a portion each month to the school on my account. So Crete and the Big Pumpkin company both will hire me ASAP after school. I just need to decide what I want to do. :dontknow::dontknow:
    I've made up my mind that I do not want to work for Werner.:fart:
     
  5. the-waco-kid

    the-waco-kid Light Load Member

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    Cool, good luck!
     
  6. romtang

    romtang Bobtail Member

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    Hey found a really good company locally here in nebraska that wants to hire me. They will pay for my school (1yr contract) they will also pay me while going to school! $300/wk. They said home time is every weekend but to be on the safe side they said 3 out of 4 weekends I can count on. It's tanker hauling (solid). like salt, flour, sand, etc. I do have a cb question though. What brands do driver's out there prefer? I've read that the cobra 29 ltd is the way to go, but I thought I'd check first. Uniden are cheaper...
    okay...
    Thanks in advance peeps;)
     
  7. redrocker1055

    redrocker1055 Light Load Member

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    Asking what kind of CB'S drivers prefer is like asking if they prefer Blonde's or brunette's. Every one has a diferent prefrence. Personly i don't care what name is on it, because i drive with it off most of the time and i am guesing you will to. You can only listen the jerks so long...
    And as far as the company, good luck drive safe and mind the wide turns.:headbang: :headbang: :headbang:
     
  8. romtang

    romtang Bobtail Member

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    Hey thanks..
    I found the cobra 29 nw wx with free shipping for $119.00 New In Box
    If anyone is interested here's the link:
    http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...Id-100000224482/Pr-p_CATENTRY_ID:100000224482
    For free shipping you need to enter the promo code SANTA or SAVENOW in the box.
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    I just received the CB. It is a 25wxnwst not a 29!
    I called and they shipped me the 29 out for $10.00 more. Which is still the best buy around.:occasion5:
     
  9. romtang

    romtang Bobtail Member

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    Well Monday is CDL school. Hope these 4 weeks go by fast!
     
  10. romtang

    romtang Bobtail Member

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    IT'S OVER! I passed all driving tests with flying colors!:smt038
    Now next week I get to put into pratice what I learned.
     
  11. rap89431

    rap89431 Bobtail Member

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    Here in Reno, and i'm sure every city has a rehabilitaion and training division of unemployment, they paid for me to go to school. After school all I had to do was get a job. no Contracts. Ask the schools in your area if they have some financial aid. Then your not locked in anywhere.

    Good luck
     
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