Newbie on the rise

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by JoLo, May 12, 2012.

  1. JoLo

    JoLo Bobtail Member

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    :biggrin_25521: well I guess this thread is for people whom are just starting out as cdl students so, would be nice to chat with some like minded folks.....
     
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  3. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Every thread is for cdl students,veterans whatever so jump right in .Alot of students here.
     
  4. Taino

    Taino Light Load Member

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    Indeed, also being on the road isnt for everyone. Not as easy as some people think it is.
     
  5. JoLo

    JoLo Bobtail Member

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    yea lol so I hear! we will see jus take 1 step at a time....going to roadmasters jacksonville, fl start monday.....after reading on the broshures stevens, trans am, usa truck lol not too excited at the reviews but, you gotta start somewheres i guess....so give me some advice or your experiences!
     
  6. Onetruckpony

    Onetruckpony Medium Load Member

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    Expect little, settle for less, be happy with almost nothing for the first year.
    It gets better after that.
    Welcome and Good Luck to you.
     
  7. xtexasbabex

    xtexasbabex Light Load Member

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    Can any one reccomend a good school
     
  8. JoLo

    JoLo Bobtail Member

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    thx onetruck I suspect It will be a trying first year but, If I make it past cdl school things should be looking in the right direction.
     
  9. Taino

    Taino Light Load Member

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    I can say I hope you get a good trainer that will teach you instead of mile muling you to death! If you do get a decent trainer listen, have an open mind about things and be ready for a new lifestyle.

    Be sure to watch your tandems. Also remember your are driving a 80,000lbs missile. And overall be safe, NO load is worth your life.!
     
  10. slim shady

    slim shady Road Train Member

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    Sounds like your glass is half full! You need to get a better outlook,
    Think positive.
     
  11. Roadwarriorking

    Roadwarriorking Light Load Member

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    hey Jolo... i'm from Miami, and i start school on march 26 only 2 weeks,, i got already my endorsment, knowledge, conbination, breaks, Hazmat, double and triple..so far....i will take tank endorsment later if i decide to go to oild field after i get experiences..not sure yet...

    BUT listen man...before i decide to be a truck driver,..i did almost 6 month on doing search, and talk with driver...definitely i took OUT Stevens Transport....Trans am Sucks...just saying for all the reviews i been reading...

    i had 2 in mind, was USX as a team with my cousin...he decide not to drive...so USX as solo is not good...i had in mind schneider national but they told me is was going to be hard to send me home , for home time....

    so, I decide Con Way LT ,.. was the only company i haven't seen so many bad reviewes like others , may be 5% or 10%...

    u can check in other web for reviews and pays glassdoor dot com

    wich school are u going..?....
     
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