Former Full-grown Buckeye Bear here

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by themoj0, Jan 21, 2013.

  1. themoj0

    themoj0 Light Load Member

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    Hey drivers!

    They call me moj0. I was a buckeye bear for about 7 years. You could find me on I70 most of the time..usually around the buckeye/hoosier border.
    I ran a many front-door for drivers, during my time on OSHP. :)
    I was OTR for almost a year back in 2008, but left for a local dump truck job. Thats was a mistake.

    Long story short...im divorced...and for the past 1 1/2 years, ive been driving for a local sand and gravel company here in dayton ohio, as well as working part time at the VA hospital.
    But ...again..i have been laid off for the winter. i was hoping to be prepared, but im not. and im sick of having to sell everything i own to try and last thru the winter. unemployment screws me because of my other part-time job.

    Sooooooo im looking to get back OTR. Not sure which company, but im going to have to make a decision soon.

    If any of you ever got me on the radio back in the day, or were lucky enough to catch one of my toledo- to -dayton front doors...say hi. :)

    I look forward to my time in here.

    -moj0
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Better start getting prepared early; you may need a refresher CDL school. OTR is a whole new ball game now. Talk to the companies you're interested in about this.
     
  4. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    jeez, just start looking for a more local smaller regional shop to work for.

    I was out from 1997 to 2012, came back. The mega's all told me to take a recert costing 5-8K. Told them to stick it.

    Found a local guy to give me a chance and put me into a truck. 6 months later I bought my own.

    Saved the 5-8K and never took the "refresh" class.
     
  5. fireba11

    fireba11 Heavy Load Member

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    Welcome Big Bad Bear :biggrin_25525:
     
  6. themoj0

    themoj0 Light Load Member

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    Hi everyone!

    Yeah PAM transport said i would have to take a 3 week refresher....i dont have a problem with that..as it would be on their dime. Plus, it HAS been a while...I would like to know that im versed in all the current reg's n such.
     
  7. themoj0

    themoj0 Light Load Member

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    wow..this forum has more dust in it than :Egypt Pyramids:
     
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