My Plan

Yea, thats the thought, it seems to me that paying a brand new price for a used truck on a lease agreement only benefits the comany u are buying it from. The tires must of been the deal maker, thats a lot of $ worth the rubber. and it's good to see that some one else can make this work, i keep telling myself, work hard, save $, live conservitive, keep the door closed and the wheels turning. I will miss the wife and kids, but sometimes a sacrafice is called for to make a future life.
stat safe.
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I did not see next post before writing that last one, and I definitly see what everyone is saying about staying home but most local jobs in my area want experience, i need that experience fisrt. I hope to be be home more in the long run but for now this seems to be what i need to do. We as a family have talked this out and are all on the same page, so we will make this work.
thanks for all input.
stay safe
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Thanks I'll plan on looking around the area to see whats there, but my town is 1000 ppl, closest town is 8000 ppl so its hard to find alot of choices. one company in Bloomington IL. want 6 months exp. but tranportation back and forth is somewhat of an issue as their over 45 minutes away and our second car is wearing out quik. 300000 miles and not to willin any more.
thanks
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Day 1 at school, Log books, 8 day 70 hour, 7 day 60 hour h o s rules and how to re cap hours so as not to break 70 hr. in 8 days. Movies on sleep, logs, r.r. crossings.
Practice tests on general knowledge. All and all pretty interesting, and I did real good on practice tests. Tommorow, more general knowledge, air brakes ( movies, mockups and tests) and combinations ( movies and tests) The instructor has us using a logbook daily for the whole month of class for practice. Well, thats all for tonight.
stay safe.
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day two, a little more of same, movies and practice test on air brakes, I did very well on all the tests, air brakes make sense. tommorow a.m. study combinations and go get our permits. all in all a good day. And if all goes well I will be a Maverick and buying truck ( if ) comes down the road aways. Good night for now gonna go study.
stay safe guys,
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Today I drove a big rig for the first time, we went bobtail on back roads for shifting practice. It was an eye opener for sure, double clutch, don't depress clutch fully, gas it when down shifting, ect. We all did pretty good, considering none of us had ever done this before. I feel I will pick it up ok, Theres SO much more to learn after I get my cdl but now I really feel like I'm on my way. We are doing all skills lot tommorow so it's another chance to learn how much I have to learn, But I am stoked! I can't wait to go to bed so I can get up and go to school!
Keep Safe, Happy Trails.
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