Career Change

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  1. Oct 27, 2011 #1
    CatsRancher

    CatsRancher Bobtail Member

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    Hi. I have been working overnight (10 pm to 7 am) stocking for Walmart for the last 3 years. Figured if I'm going to work that hard, I ought to make more money. My wife said she thought I'd make a good truck driver. So, I am going to driving school in Jan 2012 and am looking at what different companies have to offer. This forum has a lot of great information and I really appreciate the veteran's insight into what a new driver should know. Thank you.
    PS my wife and I shelter abandoned cats in the Ozark mountains, hence the CatsRancher name.
     
    CatsRancher, Oct 27, 2011
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  3. Oct 27, 2011 #2
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Welcome aboard the crazy train!

    What driving school are you looking at?
    Pick one out yet? How's your driving record?

    If you have specific questions, please post them......

    :biggrin_25519:
     
    Hanadarko, Oct 27, 2011
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  4. Oct 27, 2011 #3
    slim shady

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    Welcome

    Need another cat?
     
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  5. Oct 27, 2011 #4
    UltimateTrucker

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    I'm thinking Wal-Mart doesn't pay you very well even after working for them for three years. Anyway, good luck on your research. You will get a lot of information here. I think I have finally gotten a company to hire me...if I make it through the three weeks of training for the CDL. Keep the updates coming.
     
    UltimateTrucker, Oct 27, 2011
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  7. Oct 27, 2011 #5
    Pmracing

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    Best advice for beginning:

    Do you have a clean driving record? All the way back! I keep reading stories saying, "I can't believe they found my DUI from 12 years ago!"

    Then they want to see that you are committed to employers. By that I mean consistant work and not three employers per year.

    If those are met then you will have a much better acceptance with applications.

    Good luck!

    Mikeeee
     
    Pmracing, Oct 27, 2011
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  8. Oct 28, 2011 #6
    dave26027

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    The more you read and study the better prepared you'll be for a driving career.
    Welcome!
     
    dave26027, Oct 28, 2011
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  9. Oct 28, 2011 #7
    tirednaz

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    Welcome to the site.
     
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