Getting back in the seat.

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Mr Stone, Aug 31, 2011.

  1. Mr Stone

    Mr Stone Bobtail Member

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    Hello everyone. My daughter told me about TTR. She's been on the road for 5 years. I drove for two years back in the early 90's. Loved every bit of it till my wife and I lost a baby girl then two years after that lost my wife. Never got back in a truck. I have been disabled since the mid 90s. I want to use the "Right To Work Act" and get back in the seat. I did not keep up my (back then) clase A license. From what my daughter tells me, things has changed a lot. I think I can make the arangements to get my CLDs on my own, just need to make some arangements to get a truck. I am not gung ho about doing any CDL school, as I can if needed get in my dauthers truck and pick up on more than any school has to offer. I see them to be a ripoff. I am not wanting to drive for any big trucking co.

    I see a lot of good info here on TTR. I am sure I can learn a lot.

    Thanks for having me.

    Stone
     
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  3. d o g

    d o g Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Welcome to TTR. You've set some parameters that might make it difficult for you to advance. With only two years of experience almost 20 years ago, I would look at you almost the same as a driver having zero experience.

    Restricting yourself to getting your CDL on your own without using a driving school, and not driving for a big company, will take away a lot of options for you. That, along with being disabled, will make it tougher for you to move forward. If you are willing to drop some of your self-imposed restrictions on what you will do and what you won't do, it would sure make it easier for you to get back to work. Good luck.
     
  4. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Welcome to the party!
     
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