New Here from Stillwater Oklahoma

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by thefather, Apr 18, 2010.

  1. thefather

    thefather Light Load Member

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    Howdy Howdy

    Just wanted to take a minute to say hello. My name is David and I am in Stillwater Oklahoma. I am grateful to have found this forum as their is a wealth of information here that has proved to be very helpful to me and looks like a whole lot of other drivers.

    I am currently in the process of trying to get out on the road. Would like to drive expedite for someone to start with. Currently I do not have a CDL but will get it in the near future. May end up going to a CDL mill unfortunately unless a better solution come along. Hoping to find someone that can use a Co-Driver. I have basically lived a trucker life on and off all of my life so I am not exactly green about things however things have changed over the years but here on the fourm I am getting caught up on what has changed.

    Hope your day is great and miles are many!
     
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  3. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, thefather, Welcome to our Truckers Forum! We hope you enjoy your stay and please read our RULES. We hope to help you and get to know you soon! Thanks, thefather!

    thefather, do you have a question about how to do something? Try our FAQ section or you can PM me or a Moderator (50 posts not required to PM a Mod) to ask a question! Also, you can read through our Truckers Forum Information Center!
     
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  4. thefather

    thefather Light Load Member

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    Thanks Baack

    I have read thru pretty much everything and anything here on the site. Lots of great stuff!
     
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  5. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    Good morning David. Welcome to the board!
     
  6. Mastertech

    Mastertech Staff Leader / Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Welcome to The Truckers Report, David.
     
  7. simplyred1962

    simplyred1962 Betty Boop, One Bodacious Babe!!!

    Hello, and welcome, David!
    Glad you found us, and happy that the posts here have been helpful to you! Good luck in your new career!

    Judi Kay
     
  8. thefather

    thefather Light Load Member

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    Thanks to all for the warm welcome... Hopefully I will find what I am looking for here on the forum!
     
  9. kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    Hello and Welcome:) For training,I would suggest your local Community/Technical colleges and their truck driving programs.Funding is available, if you qualify, through the WIA program. Best of Luck!!
     
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  10. thefather

    thefather Light Load Member

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    Sorry to say there is no local or community college here that offers any CDL classes. Already looked into that.

    Also looked into the WIA program and found out that yes I qualify but they are out of funds. Was told to contact them in July.

    So that only leaves 2 options

    1) Go to DS/C1, CRST, etc... and get hooked into a contract

    or

    2) Find a mentor that is willing to work with me.


     
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  11. JustSonny

    JustSonny Big Dummy

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    If you have time, don't limit yourself just yet. There are at least 150 carriers in OK with 50+ power units. That's just OK, not to mention the carriers with freight lanes through OK.
    I'm not making a recommendation here, just a suggestion....have you called John Christner Trucking?
     
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