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Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by BlueCollarBoy, Sep 24, 2023.

  1. BlueCollarBoy

    BlueCollarBoy Bobtail Member

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    Hey everyone,
    I just started at a local truck driving school a couple weeks back. I'm on track to get my CDL here soon. I joined the forum so I could gain some insight into the industry. I'm not sure where I'll start out exactly, but it'll probably be with flatbed loads and eventually move into heavy haul. Some day I'd like to be an owner/operator with my own authority and maybe own a small fleet but we'll have to see how everything goes first.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Has the school helped with recommending companies?
    Where is your location; maybe some drivers on this forum live near you and can help with flatbed recommendations.
     
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  4. Kyle G.

    Kyle G. Road Train Member

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    Welcome to the forum. Lots of helpful folks around here. Also, be sure to check out the flatbed section. Good luck!

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  5. BlueCollarBoy

    BlueCollarBoy Bobtail Member

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    They have. They keep business cards and brochures out where the students can easily get to them, and most of the students are already signed on with someone. I live in Western Kentucky, but I'll most likely either be driving for family or a friend of the family.
     
  6. BlueCollarBoy

    BlueCollarBoy Bobtail Member

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    Thank you sir! I've already been lurking my way through it. It's been great information so far.
     
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  7. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Welcom. I lived in Hickman awhile
     
  8. KDHCryo

    KDHCryo Light Load Member

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    Do you have 50 grand in an account somewhere?
     
  9. BlueCollarBoy

    BlueCollarBoy Bobtail Member

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    I think I went down that way one time years ago making a delivery to a school or nursing home down that way. Was actually just in Wickliffe the other day down by the river.
     
  10. Chinatown

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  11. Chinatown

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