Howdy all!

I've been lurking and reading on here for awhile and decided to join in. The plethora of information is outstanding!

I’ve had my CDL for about 22 years, but IT lured me in for the last 15 years or so. I’m an IT Security Analyst, and a certified ethical hacker. Unfortunately people don’t care (or pretend it can’t happen) about IT security, or if they can be hacked / how here in AR. The last job I had fought me tooth and nail on an IDS/IPS system so I built a custom Linux Server for next to nothing to get around the CFO.

They jacked me on my pay and I was tired of my 2 teammates doing nothing so I left. Six months later they are in the news about a breach involving 250k patients data. The new security guy took out my server the week after I left...

Long story short, I’m burned out and I miss driving. I need a change of pace and some cash to move my family. I want more for my kids if they stay in the state we live in, and AR isn’t it.

I’m a HAM radio op (take it easy on me haha) and I use it to storm spot for our local NWS. I also train in the MARS program with the Army for national diasters. This is all volunteer work but I enjoy it, especially the rush during storm seasons.

Anyway, I’m glad this is here as it’s helping me get up to speed on changes in the industry and possibly to narrow down who I’d like to sign on with.

Thank you everyone!
RM

 

Thanks Jammer, I haven’t forgotten everything and I’m more excited than nervous, but a refresher is what I was looking at. Knock the rust off etc. as you said. I used to train new drivers at my last driving gig, but things have changed. One of the first things I noticed was automatic transmissions? Still letting that sink in lol.

The few of us that still use the citizens band? So... not much communication on the road anymore? That sucks. Hunting HAM, haha. I hear you, I’ve met a lot of elitist HAM’s. First time I used CB terms I got reamed. It was ridiculous... took me a minute to understand what they were talking about. I had my license and radio for 3 days....

Wait, I won’t make a mil every year? Haha (kidding)

Roger on the morons. I have 4 boys from 17 (twins), 13, and 8. I educate them on safe driving, especially around any truck, from giving them space to being nice and letting them go first. I may not have decades of experience OTR, but it was my first love & I won’t have my kids being jerks on the road. Enough of that already out there.

Thanks again, RM

 

Excellent, that’s great to hear and grats!

2 hours from home...just curious but are you in AR? I haven’t looked them up yet but will be this evening.

RM

 

Thanks, Chinatown, I really appreciate the info. I’m a tad concerned about the physical, I just had titanium bolts put in my back @ the end of June. Sounds bad but it’s my second surgery and it worked! I’m already tracking 4-5 mile rides on my bike. I haven’t worked out in years and I was afraid I would never again.

Feeling like a new man!