Good advice please.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Goncrazzy, Sep 3, 2015.

  1. ChaoSS

    ChaoSS Road Train Member

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    It's not about judging, it's about facts and laws. You may not use illegal drugs and drive commercially, that's the end of it. If you want to drive commercially, you are done smoking pot, until you give up your cdl/driving jobs. If you can accept that, fine. If not, you are not going to have a good reception here.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    I chew betel nut 24/7 because it keeps one alert and focused on the important things in life. Google:betel nut beauties
    Also, the side effect is a mild viagra effect which can make you the center of attention at class reunions. Those old cheerleaders that wouldn't give you the time of day in high school now ogle you like they did the football hero in high school.
    ogle. 1. vb - to glance or stare in a flirtatious way ; eye amorously 2. to look at someone as if ones eyes are about to pop out of ones head.
     
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  4. Goncrazzy

    Goncrazzy Bobtail Member

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    Ok look I completely understand the rules on being a truck driver. I have friends and family that drive. I know I wont be able to smoke while I have a cdl. If you read what I stated you would know as little as I have smoked it the last 7 years it shouldnt be an issue with not smoking any at all. Thats not the problem. As much as I think if a guy can go home on the weekend and drink some booze thats far more deadly then pot that I should be able to smoke pot, but since its not that way I will not mess with it until I retire. I only mentioned it cause for the first time in nearly 3 years.. Before I decided to pursue truck driving, I took a few drags on the 4th of July, Yes I know I'm evil... Ohh so bad, That those few little drags would show up on a hair follicle test, that I know most companies dont do, but some do. I just dont want to have that on my record. Now again pot use is NOT going to be an issue while I am driving truck.
     
  5. Chinatown

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    Submit applications now; you could have submitted them the first week of CDL school.
     
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    Goncrazzy Bobtail Member

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    Ya ive been submitting apps. Werner, Knight, Hogan, Western Express, Us Express. Im not sure about these companies. I know i got to get my feet wet... But I dont want to get bent over in the process.
     
  7. aussiejosh

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    Or perhaps he's just a decent person trying to help someone out there you know some people in this world do care about others just wished there was more of it! "It is the working man who is the happy man. It is the idle man who is the miserable man." Benjamin Franklin
     
  8. Goncrazzy

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    Im bout to head to bed in a few, but I will put in apps with the names you gave me tomorrow as soon as i have a chance.
     
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  9. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yaaa..keep looking. US Express is good for teams, but not for solo.
     
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  10. powerhousescott

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    Had a guy worked for me that said the same thing, well guess what he came up hot on a random. I had no choice but to let him go. I am not judging him smoking the stuff, heck I used to sell the stuff, and lots of it, along with some of that white stuff as well back in the 80's. But here is the deal the rules are the rules, whether I agree with them or not, I must abide by them as a trucker, and a carrier. If I were you I would quit talking about the reefer smoking before even getting your first trucking job. Don't you know the Mega Carriers have robots that comb this website looking for information for them. Those of us that use hire right know that their robots comb here as well. Just take my warning with a grain of salt.
     
  11. Chinatown

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    Here's another one I forgot to list:

    Earl Henderson Trucking Co.
    This company has a guaranteed minimum weekly paycheck of $798.00 and you can make much more, but that's the minimum you will make.
    Other than that it's probably about the same as Freymiller or Abilene. All run coast to coast and have good reputation.

    Tell your classmates they don't really need job placement from the school; you already have a list of the best for new CDL grads.
    Also tell your classmates about Magnum Ltd. and Jim Palmer Trucking. Both hire new CDL grads.
     
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