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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Joker24, Feb 8, 2011.

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  1. Feb 8, 2011 #1
    Joker24

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    Hello all ! I'm new to the forum. I have just started to do my research on the trucking industry. I am changing careers and feel like I would like this career. I look forward to learning a lot from you all, and hopefully making some new friends. Right now I'm looking at the different CDL schools that I could attend.

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  3. Feb 8, 2011 #2
    Lilbit

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    Welcome to the party!
     
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  4. Feb 8, 2011 #3
    Saddle Tramp

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    I would suggest going to a community college to get your training. Welcome to the forum
     
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    bullhaulerswife

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    Welcome aboard! Glad you joined us. Hopefully we can help you make decisions on what fits best for you. Lots of great members here willing to help.
     
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    Joker24

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    Thanks guys and gal :) My only issue now is how I'm going to pay for the school. I'm going to get this accomplished, just don't know how yet.
     
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  8. Feb 9, 2011 #6
    NoWayNoHow

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    Keep in mind, community college courses tend to be cheaper because they have limited resources, which may amount to one instructor and one truck. Which means a lot of downtime for you while the other students are practicing backing or out on the road, and long times to complete the training versus commercial or company schools.
     
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  9. Feb 9, 2011 #7
    rayodeluz

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    Welcome to the boards Joker. My only advice to you is that you first need to research this career path very thoroughly before even thinking about school. The experienced guys here will tell you that trucking is not for everyone, and there are negatives to consider that you won't find in other careers. The great majority of new drivers will not make it past the first year. Not trying to discourage you, but that's just the way it is. Take your time, do your research, think very carefully about this career and the impact it will have on your life and family, and then if you feel in your heart that this is still for you then go for it.
     
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  10. Feb 9, 2011 #8
    big_mo_47

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    this is not just a job its a life style family friends and home all will not be as is now think hard and do ask dont just jump because you need a job this isnt for all but if it will work for you welcome aboard be safe
     
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  11. Feb 9, 2011 #9
    Joker24

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    I am researching this profession as I do with every other major decision I make. That's one reason why I am here. As far as trucking is not for everyone, that can be said for a lot of careers. There are negatives with every career along with positives, and you can even find something positive in something negative if you look hard enough. I realize that trucking is a lifestyle change. I can handle that, my last career was as well and I did it for 17 years.
     
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    Bumpy

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    Good luck Joker,-Wish I could help you,but I cant help myself half the time....:biggrin_25511: Now,to change the subject..,bullwife,do YOU know where this party is lillbit keeps talkin about..? I kinda feel I was not invited...And,it is that a REAL pic of you in the left hand corner??:biggrin_255:
     
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