I want to live like a Gypsy ... I need help!!!!

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  1. BruBakers

    BruBakers Bobtail Member

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    I want to become a gypsy driver... yes, a Gypsy Trucker....see the whole country.
    I need help finding the right company to work for before I jump in!!!
    Ok guys here is the deal:
    IM about to get my cdl training very soon(still have not decided on what school), but I like to know what companies to work for before I jump in.
    Currently I living in Dallas, but everything I own is in storage, in West Palm Beach Florida.
    IM single, no kids...so I have nothing me tying me down.
    I have 3 places I would like to call homebase... sorta speak.
    I have rent free places to stay, in Colorado Springs/Denver, Dallas Texas, and South Florida(West Palm Beach).
    I will keep my personal car in Florida, so I would like Florida to be my true homebase.
    * One requirement...my 25 lbs dog wants wants to be a Gypsy dog too...so she has to go with me!
     
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  3. Joethemechanic

    Joethemechanic Medium Load Member

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    Are you nuts????? There is no money in being a gypsy. And all you are going to see is traffic jams, truck stops, factories and warehouses. When you are on the road there isn't any time for sight seeing. And if you did find time to stop, you will find that most of the time there isn't any place to park the truck.
     
  4. heyns57

    heyns57 Road Train Member

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    Service Area: Panther Expedited Services is prepared to pick-up and deliver your shipment anywhere in the Continental U.S., Canada and Mexico. Panther Expedited Services takes your shipment to its destination NON-STOP.
     
  5. dstockwell

    dstockwell Light Load Member

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    Well South Florida is your first problem.... Lots of stuff goes in, not lots goes out. Your dog will need another home while your with the trainer 4 - 6 weeks. Your better off making Texas your home, lots more options for companies.
     
  6. flitterby

    flitterby Light Load Member

    Sharkee would you prefer to live in Texas????? Sharkee the cowboy......:yes2557:
     
  7. flitterby

    flitterby Light Load Member

    Driving a truck for a living is not easy, but if it is something you would like to try....go for it. You will see a lot of the country. I know I did. There is nothing like the sunsets in NM and AZ. There is nothing as beautiful as the mountains in CO. There are nasty truck stops, and nice truck stops. What you want to see out there is exactly what you will find. First it is a job, second it is a lifestyle, third it is what you make it. I had a lot of fun when I was out there. I did a lot of cooking in the truck and I took a lot of pics. If you know what you want to do with your life, do it, don't let anyone try to alter your path. You make the decisions for you!:yes2557: US Xpress will let you take a pet, but not until after training is over. I am not sure if Werner will let you or not. They usually tell you on their webpage.


     
  8. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I guess he wants to live in Texas with his ex's.
     
  9. Alaskan

    Alaskan Light Load Member

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    ???? really ???????

    just joking around.
     
  10. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    How about the mountains up in your neck of the woods?
     
  11. Alaskan

    Alaskan Light Load Member

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    Beautiful.....I will miss them much when I move to Cedar City, Utah in 2 weeks. But I will come back and visit as much as possible. In June I already have a salmon shark fishing trip planned with my Dad and I. Will only come up for 3 days, but it's worth, also I seem to have a knack for finding cheap airline tickets so it helps.
     
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