My Journey begins

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Moz_, Dec 7, 2013.

  1. Dec 7, 2013 #1
    Moz_

    Moz_ Bobtail Member

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    I passed my CDL test yesterday! Im going to be leaving for Covenant orientation tomorrow.
    I have all my endorsements and don't plan on retiring with covenant but from what I understand they are a decent starter company. My long-term goal is to get into fuel hauling locally. I consider myself very lucky for the opportunity to learn this trade.

    Any advice, comments or wisdom from experienced drivers is welcome!
    Question does anyone here or anyone know of a driver who works for Williams tank liners? There one the the companies I want to drive tank for. I would like to know what they pay and any pros or cons.

    God bless, stay safe
     
    Moz_, Dec 7, 2013
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  3. Dec 7, 2013 #2
    Tonythetruckerdude

    Tonythetruckerdude Crusty Deer Slayer

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    Congrats welcome to the club....be safe!
     
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  4. Dec 7, 2013 #3
    Steve D

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    Your excitement is refreshing. As I'm sure you know, there will be days when your excitement about getting on the road will be tested. Ya gotta be mentally tough to survive in this line of work, but you don't have to become angry and cynical. Keep your spirits up, and just tough out the hard days.
     
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  5. Dec 7, 2013 #4
    missjhawk

    missjhawk Medium Load Member

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    Congratulations on picking a company but did they tell u that u will be training for almost a year 6wks with trainer and 6 month team driving not making .20mi good luck at covenant let us no how u do
     
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  7. Dec 7, 2013 #5
    bad-luck

    bad-luck Road Train Member

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    Congratulations and good luck
     
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  8. Dec 7, 2013 #6
    Jrdude5

    Jrdude5 Heavy Load Member

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    Congratulations and good luck.
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2013 #7
    Dr_Fandango44

    Dr_Fandango44 Road Train Member

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    You want to haul fuel, eventually. Then the first priority once you've earned your stripes and got some safe miles under your belt with Covenant is to get tanker and hazmat endorsements. Some fuel haulers will take rookies, some won't. Fuel hauling is a great business. And it's totally different to what you'll be doing with Covenant. Good luck
     
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