Final change of plans lol

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Gambosa, Jul 31, 2019.

  1. FlaSwampRat

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    Listen to @Cattleman84 if this is something you wanna do don't give up! Parallel parking takes a lot of practice to get good at. If you want to try another aspect of the trucking industry why don't you look for a dock job that will let you play with the trucks in the yard until you feel comfortable? That keeps you getting a paycheck and working twords driving a truck. It take a lot of practice but is useful once you get good at it, when I was doing deliveries before I went to line haul I would parallel park like five times a day down town so it is a very used method of backing unless you are pulling a box coast to coast. If this is something you really want to do don't quit man, just keep practicing. Remember this...WE ALL SUCKED at one point. Even the super truckers on here that never did anything wrong and were shifting a 18 in the womb before e logs ruined everything lol. We were all new once, we all had a first time in a truck, we all still have days where we can't back for some reason, we all still end up crooked on docks from time to time. Most guys won't admit to it but it's 100% true, we have all been where you are right now.
     
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    Which town are you near in Oklahoma?
    How close are you to Ardmore?
     
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    I already did..... I had a couple of other issues too. Thank you for the encouragement though :-D
     
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    I’m in Edmond. Maybe a couple of hours from Ardmore?
     
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    I do really want to do it, maybe I should look into that dock worker thing.
     
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    I think you live too far away from Ardmore for Dot Transportation "dock to driver" program.
    www.drivefordot.com
     
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    Ben E. Keith - Oklahoma City
    Click here > Apply On Company Site
    Job Location: OKC - This position is designed to develop individuals who want to become DOT drivers but do not have the required license or tractor/trailer experience. A primary requirement of this program is that the individual must obtain a CDL–Permit within two months of entering into the program.
    Upon successful completion of the driver training program, the expectation is to promote the trainee to a DOT Route Service Associate
     
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    Southeastern Freight Lines - OKC - driver trainee
    Click here > Apply On Company Site
    Participates in the Driver Training Program while performing the duties of a Freight Handler on a regular basis. To complete the program, Trainee must complete 80 hours behind the wheel of a Company truck and 25 hours of yard training, while being observed/trained. Yard training includes training on pre-trip inspections, proper use of controls, hooking/unhooking, and backing. Current Company Freight Handler associates are selected for the training program based on exceptional job performance and a desire to become a Driver.
    Must be able to obtain a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with HAZMAT, Tanker, and Twin Trailer endorsements upon completion of the training program
     
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    I am going to be watching your progress here. I have seen CFIs driving academy suggested here with regularity. There's a guy in Indiana looking to get his CDL and I told him about CFI. Good luck to you!!!
     
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    Here's one for Class-C driver. Sysco/FreshPoint - OKC
    Probably still need DOT medical card.
    Click here > Apply On Company Site
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