Greetings

It was explained in a message from Admin that it is proper procedure to post here to introduce myself.

I have a strong background in the Trucking industry. My father became a trucker after our ranch in the shadow of the Rocky Mountain 14ers in Hartsel Colorado.

I was a Heavy Wheel Mechanic in the Army, as I progressed through the ranks I became a Light Wheel Mechanic. I drove just about anything the Army had and worked on them.

When I left the Army I briefly (6mos) worked at a TA as a Diesel Tech.

I then went to school and the ministry.

Currently I am a Minister without a flock to tend and the subsequent financial strain that puts on the household. I am returning to that which I also know the men and women of the trucking industry and their big rigs.

I am currently looking to go OTR, having a bit of trouble with the companies accepting my Military Time as experience, although some are exploring that. I gather it is mostly an Insurance issue. To help that out, I have enrolled with SAGE here in town, starting my last week with them tomorrow (28 FEB 2011).

That is the short an skinny.

Be a Blessing

CoJakes

 

Tammie,

Absolutely,

I prayed and will continue to pray for you to be able to find a way. Here in Colorado, the County Workforce center has programs to help, the school I am attending suggested that to me, although my costs were covered by the Veterans Admin. There may be something similar in your neck of the woods, and I am also aware that some community/junior colleges and Tech Schools also to some training. But if you are like me, the time needed for that is food taken from the family's mouth.

Be a Blessing

CoJakes

 

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. I believe as my new driving career unfolds I will enjoy the interaction on this forum.

Be a Blessin

CoJakes