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Im camping out in a shopping center parking lot. Its very quiet. No van drivers idling their engines. It seems all week that Im behind the power curve and chasing my tail. All because of the mountains in west virginia. I need to wash the truck, and myself. Its tough being a rookie out here on uour own. I went over on my 14 by 45 minutes. It took me that long just to find somewhere to park. I have always heard that the first 6 months is the hardest. So far Im loving it, but its. WHOLE lot harder than I ever thought it would be.

 

Hey Jeff, yeah, now what??? Its actually been not that bad. Almost all TMC drivers have been friendly and helpful. Use your white binder for load securement problems. Im not complaining at all... flat bedding is harder work than I ever thought. I still dont think much of some van drivers though.

 

I tell you the truth, I wont go home next time with a long run hanging over me if it means Im gonna chase my tail for the rest of the week. I was dispatched a big paying load from southern.Indiana to upstate NY. I tried to get to the shipper but the road was closed for repairs. So, I got sent on a different load. Menards. Picked up waaaay up in northern Ohio, delivers in southern Indiana. Didnt make it on time to load though. Way to long of a bounce on 2 lane farm roads. Oh well. Im down for 10. Be safe guys.

 

Jamie was my coordinator too. I also got out of the truck a week early. In my opinion, 4 weeks is plenty of time. What are you going to do if you stayed the extra week? Just run teams and make uour trainer more money. No, you need to get solo and start making YOUR money. Its not that hard, you just dont have the extra driver to drive when needed. You'll be fine Jeff. Use your white binder, and ask questions when needed.

 

Oh Jeff, did you drive to orientation?

 

Im sure you'll do fine. Release is way to easy. The road test, cmon. Easy driving in DesMoines, and a 45 angle back. Thats all there is. Oh, the "written" exam is a joke. You dont even put your name on it. I think they have you.take it to kill time while they are getting you set up. Donf be suprised if you have to go to Indy to get your truck. Remember what George said, you have to have the mind set that YOU are a 1 truck trucking company. My biggest problem now is finding the time to get my filthy truck washed!!