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Hi folks!

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by gadgets, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. Feb 21, 2009 #1
    gadgets

    gadgets Bobtail Member

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    I just wanted to say hello, I've been reading this forum for a week now and am very impressed with the people on here. I am considering taking CDL A training and joining Trans Am, I currently have my CDL B with air brake and passenger endorsement because I drive a Church Bus. I'm laid off from the auto industry and everyone says I'm over qualified for any other job, meanwhile I watch my family go without and my bank account go dry. Anyways, hopefully I'll see you on the road.
    Thanks for having me!!:biggrin_25525:
     
    gadgets, Feb 21, 2009
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  3. Feb 21, 2009 #2
    Cybergal

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    Hi, gadgets, 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, gadgets!

    gadgets, do you have a question about how to do something? Try our FAQ section or you can PM me or a Moderator (50 posts not required to PM a Mod) to ask a question! Also, you can read through our Truckers Forum Information Center!

    Also remember to get your 2009 Truckers Report Calendar AND show your love for truckers with your new Truckers Report Legal Stamps! This helps us to keep this place alive, thanks!
     
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  4. Feb 21, 2009 #3
    gadgets

    gadgets Bobtail Member

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    Thanks Cybergal, I will continue to check everything out, I've been reading threads for awhile and as fast as I can come up with a question I find someone else who already answered it.
     
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  5. Feb 21, 2009 #4
    rikdev50s

    rikdev50s Medium Load Member

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    Hey and Howdy Gadgets! Welcome to the forum. Glad you decided to join our not so little group. :yes2557: Lots to learn and be sure to have a little fun while your here, all work and no play makes gadget a dull boy... :yes2557:
     
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  7. Feb 22, 2009 #5
    Lilbit

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    Welcome to the forum! Glad you wandered in!
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2009 #6
    jfr

    jfr Light Load Member

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    Hi gadgets. I start training at Class 'A' tomorrow. I already have pre-hires from Werner, Falcon, USA Truck and TransAm. Where are you getting the 'A'? My wife wonders why a guy as smart as me would want to drive for days on end. Evidently I am over-qualified, too! :biggrin_2554:

    And BTW, you are already a trucker in my book. Getting the 'A' is like getting a type rating in an aircraft. If you fly a cessna 172 you are a pilot. If you fly a 777 you are a pilot - of a bigger plane!
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2009 #7
    RickG

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    You're in prime expedite territory . Your CDL B will get you in an expedite straight truck . Check with Panther and FedEx Custom Critical for info on fleet owners needing drivers . Expedite is a whole lot better lifestyle . You get to pick your loads and no long waits to load or unload .
     
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  10. Feb 22, 2009 #8
    gadgets

    gadgets Bobtail Member

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    JFR, I'm going to American Pride in Jackson for training, they are convenient to me (about 6 miles from home) and they seem like honest people, they didn't try to tell me that it's a great time to start or I'll get rich or anything. I've gotten pre-hires from Werner and Trans-Am, I'd like to get in with a flat bed company because I am very experienced at rigging, loading and unloading trucks, and tarping loads plus with all the road repair/ construction going on this summer I think flat-beds are going to be very busy this year.
    Rick G
    I'm not so sure about expediting, I've been watching two expedite trucks sitting down the road from me for over a week, I'm sure they are not getting paid to sit. I'm also not so sure about getting locked into team driving forever either, it seems like all of the class b expediters run teams only.
    Thanks for the input though, I really do appreciate it.
     
    gadgets, Feb 22, 2009
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  11. Feb 22, 2009 #9
    Knife Edge

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    Hello and welcome........ Pleased you decided you join........... Happy trails~
     
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  12. Feb 24, 2009 #10
    Lil Blue Pony

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    hey there gadgets...welcome to the group...best of luck on your training with trans am you are lucky to get in jobs are scarce right now keep us posted
     
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