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excited, but nervous

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DrivenCuriosity, Jul 21, 2016.

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  1. Jul 21, 2016 #1
    DrivenCuriosity

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    Let me begin by letting everyone know, up front, that I am not a driver. However, I am moving in that direction. I have been researching options, and requirements for several weeks, and decided to start with Maverick. I hope that they work out for me as they appear to have everything that I am looking for. I made the phone call, and a packet is on the way. I was told that I probably would not make the next class in August, but that if they receive my information within the next two weeks I would most likely make the September, or October class. I am excited, but I am also nervous. I am 33, and I only have one speeding ticket which is almost sixteen years old. Other than that one speeding ticket I have never done anything to draw the attention of law enforcement. I have no health issues other than my weight, and I have been employed by my current employer for ten years this month. I have also been an interim pastor for two small, rural churches for the past four years. Do I need to worry about anything else?

    Thank You,

    -Robert
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2016 #2
    Bob Dobalina

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    Nope.

    Except the being a pastor part. You are likely to end up cussing a lot more and will occasionally take the Lord's name in vain in traffic. Trucking will test your spiritual condition!
     
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  4. Jul 21, 2016 #3
    akfisher

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    Haha no man you will be fine. Will tell you this. When I started out trucking I was 210 lbs and within 3 years I went up to 250. Finally back to 230 but has taken much more time than imagined. Every truck stop has a subway, McDonalds, or Wendys.
     
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    Bob Dobalina

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    @DrivenCuriosity - How overweight are you? If you do flatbed, you'll likely shed a good bit of that, but you'll need to be able to climb onto a trailer and possibly onto a load for securement and tarping purposes.
     
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    Starboyjim

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    Climbing is good exercise.
     
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    justa_driver

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    With some companies, if your neck size is over 18", they may put you through their Sleep Apnea testing but from what Ive heard, its not really that big of a deal. The ticket shouldn't bother you at all being that old. Sounds like you'll be fine? Good luck!
     
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    I didn't cuss or take the Lords name in vain. Traffic is traffic. I served as a interim pastor also but after that I moved on to Evangalism and took a break to drive. Did that well over a year and back to my Ministry now.
     
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    Oor

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    Trucking is great training to be a fire and brimstone preacher.
     
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    justa_driver

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    lol Reminds me of a joke my uncle (an old trucker himself) used to tell me.

    Q: In what way is a Trucking occupation similar to a Preaching Occupation?

    A: A Preacher goes around Preaching the Hell out of you, a Trucker goes around Scaring the Hell out of you.
     
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    Florida Playboy

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    Since you gave a few months before you get into it you have time to work on the weight. The DOT physicals are really cracking down on heavyset drivers. Try a ketogenic diet. The fact you have been with the same employer for ten years is a huge plus for you. It will make it very easy to fill out applications at trucking companies and you'll present as an excellent candidate.
     
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