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FILL IN THE BLANK: I'm glad I became a trucker because...

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by NEWEST NEWBY, Dec 18, 2012.

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  1. Dec 18, 2012 #1
    NEWEST NEWBY

    NEWEST NEWBY Bobtail Member

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    Hello Drivers,

    I'm a recent Tech School graduate with not much but a Class A CDL and tanker; doubles/triples; and Hazmat endorsements. Besides the minimum requirement, I have is a strong desire to drive OTR; a Midwest work ethic; lots of time (grown kids); a drug-free history; and a clean driving record.

    What I don't have is experience...

    In hopes of helping me get my start, I'd like to know is how those of you with OTR experience would answer the following question:

    I'm glad I became a trucker because ____________________ , and if it weren't for _____________________ , all would be good.

    Thank you VERY much for any info/advice you may provide to help me get my new career started!

    Bob
     
    NEWEST NEWBY, Dec 18, 2012
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  3. Dec 19, 2012 #2
    STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    ... I can work alone and not have to deal directly with irritating people all day.

    ... e-logs
     
    STexan, Dec 19, 2012
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  4. Dec 19, 2012 #3
    road_runner

    road_runner Road Train Member

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    ....the thought of piloting a desk makes me wanna go postal, I am too lazy for college, and I enjoy driving.

    ....four wheeler traffic, weigh stations, and shoddy weather
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2012 #4
    rockyroad74

    rockyroad74 Heavy Load Member

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    I'm glad I became a trucker because __now I don't have to ask for permission to go potty!___ , and if it weren't for _greedy ###### brokers and carriers!___ , all would be good.
     
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  7. Dec 30, 2012 #5
    Bumpy

    Bumpy Road Train Member

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    For the rest of my life I will appreciate where I was born and still live. :)

    Everyone else;it would all be good.:biggrin_2559:
     
    Bumpy, Dec 30, 2012
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  8. Dec 30, 2012 #6
    Infosaur

    Infosaur Road Train Member

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    a: Job security. If I keep my record clean I will always have work

    b: Costs outpacing income.
     
    Infosaur, Dec 30, 2012
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  9. Dec 30, 2012 #7
    cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    because i love to travel and meet people 5 days aweek

    Those other two days...:mhissyfit:
     
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  10. Dec 30, 2012 #8
    ladywrongway03

    ladywrongway03 Heavy Load Member

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    Im paid to tour the country and if it wasnt for all the rude and inconsiderate truckers it would be good
     
    ladywrongway03, Dec 30, 2012
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  11. Dec 31, 2012 #9
    CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    ....it was that or working in a underwear or pantyhose factory!

    ....nasty, ignorance and liars (as Bumpy says, everyone else) :biggrin_2559:
     
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  12. Dec 31, 2012 #10
    Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    glad i became a trucker because i was unemployed before that
     
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