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First year behind me

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by LaBubba, Apr 21, 2012.

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  1. Apr 21, 2012 #1
    LaBubba

    LaBubba Light Load Member

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    Well I've made a year in the trucking industry.I started this journey with Werner. Got through the training and went on the DG account.After 7 months wasn't making any money (low miles and not enough loads) went over to tankers w/CTL and started getting lots of miles and plenty of work.
    I want to thank everyone on TTR for the good advice,humor,and life lessons shared on here.I realize I still have a lot to learn and the day i quit learning will be the day they throw the dirt over me.
    To all the noobies coming in just take your time and listen to the older drivers out here.They have done been there and done that.:biggrin_25514:
    Just keep it SAFE and GOAL!
     
    LaBubba, Apr 21, 2012
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  3. Apr 21, 2012 #2
    marmonman

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    Congrats now just 30 more till you make enough to retire LOL !!!
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2012 #3
    Pmracing

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    Congratulations!

    I am just past my first 12 months also.

    But I learned every single thing there is to know already, you must have been slackin'. Hehehehee


    Mikeeee
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2012 #4
    pattyj

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    What do u mean not enough loads.Werner has all kinds of loads.If they would quit hireing so many ppl and let the ones already there have the loads,all the drivers would be getting excellent miles,less of a turn over rate and alot happier drivers.
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2012 #5
    AZS

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    yeah dont listen to every old driver, just the ones who know what they're talking about. :biggrin_2559:
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2012 #6
    LaBubba

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    The way I've got it figured I will be able to retire about 10-15 years...................................after I die.:biggrin_2559:
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2012 #7
    LaBubba

    LaBubba Light Load Member

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    pattyj,I was on DG out of Indianola and got sent home for reset several times while I still had over 24hrs.on my 70.But you are right about taking care of the drivers they have.I've been with my present company since Nov.and have been getting 2800-3000 miles a week.I left Werner on good terms and was told I could come back anytime.
     
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  10. Apr 21, 2012 #8
    Trashtrucker1265

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    Good to see CTL is treating you good, I spent some time at CCC back in the day, you don't hear a lot of good about Comcar but I didn't have too many issues, they were a pretty good bunch of folks.
     
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  11. Apr 21, 2012 #9
    LaBubba

    LaBubba Light Load Member

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    :biggrin_25514:
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    I started on tankers so had to learn a lot of other stuff.:biggrin_25524:I'm up in your neck of the woods right now.Delivered in Chicago yesterday and have a p/up in Morris in the AM.
     
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  12. Apr 21, 2012 #10
    russellkanning

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    good to hear
    btw what is DG at Werner?
     
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