New student in Va.

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by J.B.B., Feb 2, 2010.

  1. J.B.B.

    J.B.B. Bobtail Member

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    I've been reading posts on this website for a week or so now. Not knowing a thing about the trucking industry, and reading the posts from new students in training, with the big companies that will hire them has me wonderin what the heck I've gotten into. The pendulum seems to swing wide from love it, to hate it.
    I sure would like to hear from a few of y'all that have positive input with companies that you like. I know the world isn't all roses, but I like to keep a positive attitude going through this experience.
    J.B.B.
     
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  3. Baack

    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, J.B.B., 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, J.B.B.!

    J.B.B., 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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    Baack Road Train Member

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    Hi, J.B.B., 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, J.B.B.!

    J.B.B., 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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  5. road dust

    road dust Road Train Member

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    Hey there J.B.B.

    Lots of good information on here. If you have been reading posts, then you already know that, LOL. Keeping a positive attitude is half the battle!
     
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  6. Diesel_Smurf

    Diesel_Smurf ~Trucker's Wife~

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    Hi J.B.B. Welcome to the forum!! Glad you decided to join. Take a look around the Discuss Your Favorite Trucking Company Here Board. I am sure you will find some of what you are looking for here. Also go ahead and ask your question there or in general as well. Sure to get many responses :) Good Luck on your New Career!!!
     
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    Good afternoon J.B.B and welcome! What you've said is an echo of what I was saying to myself a few months ago when I joined the forum. I've spent enough time reading posts to know that the pendulum also swings through some middle ground. There are members here who love trucking but have gotten into a bad situation or have gotten with a company that was not a good fit for them. The ones that admit they had something to do with the bad situation or the bad fit are the ones I pay close attention to. They have enough character to see their own shortcomings or mistakes. J.B.B., bottom line is that there are good situations and good fits out there. I'm a wannabe so I haven't experienced this first hand but I'm sure you'll find your "spot" if you keep your expectations in check. Good luck and continue searching through posts. Ask a lot of questions and you'll soon see that there are many, many members here that will go out of their way to help you make good decisions!
     
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    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    KCJ Light Load Member

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    Welcome aboard J.B.B. Good luck to you!
     
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