Whats up guys...
I'm from Tyler, TX and will be starting trucking school in about two weeks.
I'm making a huge career change from being an accountant for a small family business to doing something I have always wanted to do, trucking. Kinda awkward to be laid off by your parents, but, the economy sucks for retail and it is not looking good long term.
I have been reading up the forums and have come up with VERY useful information about bad trucking companies and such and companies that will typically hire with little to no experience. Many thanks in advanced for that information! I plan on trying to avoid these companies as much as possible.
New Guy from Tyler, TX
Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Pfunkk, Oct 22, 2010.
Page 1 of 2
-
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
-
-
-
-
Nothing wrong with that. Unless you are making shifting sounds too....
-
1) Welcome to the forum.
2) The TXDOT Handbook is probably very helpful for passing the CDL exam, BUT, your connection here is the most helpful asset you will have as you progress.
3) You are a total noob....but don't let that bug you. Keep yourself centered on learning everything you can about not just how a big truck works, but also about how you, personality-wise, will function outside of driving the truck with, e.g., family, shippers, receivers, other drivers, etc.
4) A toy truck is a good idea. It's got nothing to do with being a dork. It's got a lot to do with understanding pivot points. It's not the same as when you're actually sitting behind the wheel, but it does help.
5) I'm a newbie driver (solo company driver) and have only been solo for less than 3 months but if I can help you as you move toward the day when you are a bonified newbie driver, just let me know!
Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds
Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.
Page 1 of 2