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My adventures with Western Pacific Truck School Modesto CA

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by thePUNISHER, Jan 11, 2011.

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  1. Jul 19, 2012 #381
    Rogerthat

    Rogerthat Medium Load Member

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    You got a local job Swimmin'? Congrats! Right outta school, even. Did WEPac help out with that? Or did CFL like the fact that you graduated from WePac?
     
    Rogerthat, Jul 19, 2012
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  3. Jul 20, 2012 #382
    thePUNISHER

    thePUNISHER Medium Load Member

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    A lot of the local ag hauling companies(fruits, nuts, veggies, ect...) will take students right out of school.

    A little update on me...

    I took a drive test yesterday for a small company in Madera. Started out a little rough(been a while since I was behind the wheel) but smoothed right out and didn't have any issues. Looks like I'll be hauling grapes starting Aug 15th. It's a long time to wait but he thinks that he'll have some work for us before then so I won't be waiting that long before my first paycheck. He says that I should be making an average of about $1100 a week, TAKE HOME! Run 6 days a week and get Sunday off. I'm looking forward to driving again.
     
    thePUNISHER, Jul 20, 2012
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  4. Jul 20, 2012 #383
    jet460

    jet460 Heavy Load Member

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    Good deal. Sounds like a fat check. I bet you will earn it. Good luck.
     
    jet460, Jul 20, 2012
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    thePUNISHER and Swimmin' Deep Thank this.
  5. Jul 20, 2012 #384
    thePUNISHER

    thePUNISHER Medium Load Member

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    No doubt! I know I'm going to be running my ### off but it will pay off.
     
    thePUNISHER, Jul 20, 2012
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  7. Jul 20, 2012 #385
    Rogerthat

    Rogerthat Medium Load Member

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    Thanks for the update, Punisher. But no fist pumps till you actually see the check...
     
    Rogerthat, Jul 20, 2012
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  8. Jul 20, 2012 #386
    thePUNISHER

    thePUNISHER Medium Load Member

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    Yeah I hear that. I'm hoping he wasn't just blowing smoke. If I bring home $800-$900 a week I'll be cool with that.
     
    thePUNISHER, Jul 20, 2012
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  9. Jul 24, 2012 #387
    Rogerthat

    Rogerthat Medium Load Member

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    Hey Jet, this maybe a little late but I was wondering if you're already set up with a hotspot a/or smart phone. I, too, have the Verizon 4G Hotspot. It'll go through the battery pretty quick so of course a car charger is necessary. And it's amazing how fast you can burn thru 5 gigs of data.
     
    Rogerthat, Jul 24, 2012
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  10. Jul 24, 2012 #388
    jet460

    jet460 Heavy Load Member

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    I got a Droid Razr with 450 min/4gigs data. I don't even use half of it, but all I use it for is email and fabebook type stuff. 1 hd video will eat up your data plan pronto. W/S employees get a 20% discount from Verizon. Take them your pay stub.
     
    jet460, Jul 24, 2012
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  11. Nov 9, 2012 #389
    SFGiantFan

    SFGiantFan Bobtail Member

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    3 years later, How's the life of a trucker Punisher? Im exactly where you were. Working with alliance worknet waiting for the supervisor's ok, and hoping to attend Western Pacific. Just wondering if you had any advice?
     
    SFGiantFan, Nov 9, 2012
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  12. Nov 9, 2012 #390
    thePUNISHER

    thePUNISHER Medium Load Member

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    Goin ok. I've avoided otr by taking a few seasonal trucking jobs. Still might end up otr yet tho, we'll see how the next few weeks go.

    The best advice I can give is to just stick it out. The whole "alliance process" can be a long drawn out pain in the arse process but if you stick it out it should pay off in the end. Stay on top of your case manager and if you don't feel like you're getting anywhere let someone know, the squeeky wheel gets the grease, ya know?
     
    thePUNISHER, Nov 9, 2012
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