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i need the real not the hype please! answers greatly appreciated

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by foreveroutlaw, Aug 21, 2013.

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  1. Aug 21, 2013 #1
    foreveroutlaw

    foreveroutlaw Bobtail Member

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    I am currently a forklift driver who operates in a large vegetable producing facility.At the end of most days a drive a local class b route through the city to a couple drop points.my job entrails long periods in a highly refrigerated enviroment along with other labor intensive work.I currently have a clean license,dot 3 and have passed my written air passenger and driving test.I grew up traveling and simply love to travel.the more long term otr the better.to that end I am taking my class b exam soon even though been doing it a year locally.willis the work there if I'm willing to stay on the road.I am divorced,few close friends n family and an avid and legal motorcyclist.I'm only smiling when I'm racking up miles.any input appreciated.
     
    foreveroutlaw, Aug 21, 2013
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  3. Aug 21, 2013 #2
    LGarrison

    LGarrison Road Train Member

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    And your question is?
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2013 #3
    popcorn169

    popcorn169 Road Train Member

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    If you ask a question it should get answered but rambling on just confuses people. So with that in mind what is your question?
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2013 #4
    luvtotruck

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    Well You should go get your Class A the B isn't going to get you out here "Racking up the miles" I hope that helps.
     
    luvtotruck, Aug 21, 2013
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  7. Aug 21, 2013 #5
    joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    What exactly are you asking?
     
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  8. Aug 21, 2013 #6
    indspirit

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    If you are asking should I get into OTR trucking only you can answer that. You will receive all kinds of oppions on this forum and you know what oppions are like (everyone has one and they all...). Can you make money as a driver YES. Can you go bankrupt as a drive YES. However you can do the same thing working at McDonalds.

    If you are asking if your year worth of class B off the record driving will count for anything to the companies you apply to then my answer is, I wouldn't count on it.
     
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  9. Aug 21, 2013 #7
    Creampie

    Creampie Light Load Member

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    If you enjoy limited personal time, cramped solitary living conditions, and putting up with ######## daily then yes I suggest you become a trucker.

    It's not all bad though, you get job security and a decent paycheck too.
     
    Creampie, Aug 21, 2013
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  10. Aug 21, 2013 #8
    Lone Ranger 13

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    I think it sounds like you would like trucking. Go for it.
     
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  11. Aug 21, 2013 #9
    Mrcam216

    Mrcam216 Light Load Member

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    This post just made my day. Lol. I hope you get the real answers and not the hype to your question.
     
    Mrcam216, Aug 21, 2013
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  12. Aug 21, 2013 #10
    DON TRUCKER

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    I tell you what, I run reefer loads, produce is my specialty, give me that facilities name you work for and maybe I can get something worked out with them on some loads and give you a cut, how about that?

    Let me know...I'll shoot you the info to contact me. #TRUTH KEEP ON TRUCKIN'
     
    DON TRUCKER, Aug 21, 2013
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