For newbies - Confessions of a veteran driver
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Fretless, Dec 25, 2010.
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You're guaranteed "safe transit" through those states with the weapon locked away by Federal law.
I can't because I go to Canada weekly and both borders kinda frown on that.
Look around here.
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Great post. One of the best that I've read.
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im starting school for central refrigerated in Feb.! can u give me some advice? is this a good company to work for? Thanks, Jeff
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Fretless, I have to say your post is a breath of fresh air for me. I got my CDL just before I left the military back in '08. When I got out I went to drive for Werner, but due to a family emergency, I was forced to quit after only 2 weeks. I've worked in a power plant ever since and absolutly hate it, so now that everything has calmed down family wise, I'm dying to get back on the road. Reading around this forum has had me second guessing myself, until I just read your post. THANK YOU!
Fretless Thanks this. -
Love the Post, great info for noobs like myself!!!
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I've made note of posts when an author, it would seem, only recently graduated from 2nd grade and I was spanked for it... Now, someone makes note of an articulate person as if such is unusual here!
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Thank you so very much for the words!! As a newbie, you hear so many different things, good, bad, and ugly which can taint your thinking. The honesty is not only useful but very appreciated.
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To HillyBilly and all of you who have responded to this post...you're welcome!
There are a whole lot of drivers out there who are willing to help you out. Most of us understand what it's like to be new and unsure of things. I've only mentioned what works well for me. It'll take a little time to feel comfortable with a routine, but don't be afraid to ask for help, ask questions, get clarification, etc. DO NOT rely 100% on a GPS. I have used Rand, PC Miler and Garmin, none of them are infallible! I guess I should have put that in my original post.
Good luck to all of you in your new career!
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