Hello from Philly

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by My-Time, Feb 22, 2009.

  1. My-Time

    My-Time Bobtail Member

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    Hello, my name is Mike, i am 52yrs old. And thinking about shifting gears into the trucking industry. But after doing some research, and reading some of the post on the pros & cons. I'm having my doubts, to whether it's practical or feasible, at this time. To get into the trucking field?
     
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    Hi, My-Time, Welcome to our Truckers Forum! We hope you enjoy your stay and please read our RULES. Please remember, you are NEVER allowed to post e-mails, ad links, trucking company links, personal site links, and such ANYWHERE in this forum. Thanks for understanding! We hope to help you and get to know you soon! Thanks, My-Time!

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    Welcome to the forum! Glad you wandered in!
     
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    Hey my-time!

    In this industry it is possible to get conditional pre-hires from companies, so it's a good place to start before dropping any money into school. Even if it's not a great company at least you know there is a backup to your search afterwards.
     
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    Hi-diddly ho, neighborino!

    Welcome to the forum, My-Time. There's plenty of good reading here, so jump right in and join us!
     
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    Welcome! It is not the best time to get into trucking or anything else other than a Gov job. But if you are hard working , persistent, and can put up with a lot of crap you can make it. Was in Philly last month and got my 1st official cheese steak. Steve's Prince of Steaks on Lincoln Hwy near Levittown. Got it wit the onions and American and it was great. Good luck to you.
     
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    Thank's for the welcome everyone.

    Hey Big Duker:Those cheese steaks are addictive,hope you enjoyed it.:thumbup:
     
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    Welcome and hello to you ..... glad you wandered in ........... happy and safe miles with a few smilies!
     
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    hey there Mike welcome to the group...oh yea love them cheese steaks too.......listen to Duker....he is a tellin' ya right and of course he is from TX:biggrin_25525:......lol hang around here and read ....you (and your other half if you have one) have to have a passion for this life and if you do your chances of making it are much greater......
     
    Big Duker Thanks this.