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<p>[QUOTE="PanteraUSMC, post: 2675003, member: 88589"]The trucking industry always has it's slow points and freight does slow down at times, so dont be surprised to be running a few crap loads that dont pay all that much. You will be surprised how many drivers out there will help you. Yeah, there are some ignorant a-holes out there, but a lot of good down to earth people. Get your time in brother, the more miles you rack up safely, the more doors open to better opportunities. I found that volunteering for the nightmare loads helped not only with my rep in the company but my driving skills. (ie: NYC) now, 19 years later, I run NYC whenever I can and enjoy it. It's all in knowing how to get in and get out and what timeof the day and night you go in. Granted, you will see a lot of this great country and be amazed at how beautiful it is, but, it is also a real nasty world out on the road. Keep your head on straight and be smart. Common Sense is the biggest key that will help you out there. Always lock your doors and don't ever assume that someone knocking on your door is simply looking for help or directions. Best bet if you are parked in a rest area and its dark, anyone knocking on your door is not good news. I have made some great money driving, and a lot of friends out there. The first step is to get that initial experience. once you get a year or two with a single company, you are golden, you can get into the better paying jobs, dedicated runs that get you home a lot, and better equipment. I pop on here every so often during the week, so fire off any questions you may have.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="PanteraUSMC, post: 2675003, member: 88589"]The trucking industry always has it's slow points and freight does slow down at times, so dont be surprised to be running a few crap loads that dont pay all that much. You will be surprised how many drivers out there will help you. Yeah, there are some ignorant a-holes out there, but a lot of good down to earth people. Get your time in brother, the more miles you rack up safely, the more doors open to better opportunities. I found that volunteering for the nightmare loads helped not only with my rep in the company but my driving skills. (ie: NYC) now, 19 years later, I run NYC whenever I can and enjoy it. It's all in knowing how to get in and get out and what timeof the day and night you go in. Granted, you will see a lot of this great country and be amazed at how beautiful it is, but, it is also a real nasty world out on the road. Keep your head on straight and be smart. Common Sense is the biggest key that will help you out there. Always lock your doors and don't ever assume that someone knocking on your door is simply looking for help or directions. Best bet if you are parked in a rest area and its dark, anyone knocking on your door is not good news. I have made some great money driving, and a lot of friends out there. The first step is to get that initial experience. once you get a year or two with a single company, you are golden, you can get into the better paying jobs, dedicated runs that get you home a lot, and better equipment. I pop on here every so often during the week, so fire off any questions you may have.[/QUOTE]
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