Not sure what ro do...

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by West TN Trucker, Aug 17, 2014.

  1. West TN Trucker

    West TN Trucker Light Load Member

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    [QUOTE="semi" retired;4191754]Poor guy, his head is still probably spinning. Take all the advice here and make a decision. On a site like this, you are going to get all kinds of responses. I would have killed for a site like this back in the day, as many times I took a job and found out shortly after it sucked. Remember, no one is going to hold your hand on this, you have to make the decision. You seem like a cool guy, and have been around, you are on the right track. My last bit of advice, again, give a notice, don't leave anyone hanging.[/QUOTE]

    LOL my heads been spinning for a week now. Everything happened so fast. I applied for trucker school and a few trucking companys and before I knew it my phone was ringing off the hook in a matter of days. I was a lil unprepared to say the least. That's why I came here. Btw before I joined this forum I was a lurker for past month r so. Researching trucking is how I came to find this forum and THANK GOD I did. Yall have been more than helpful. Not easy being a rookie.
     
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  3. Krashdragon

    Krashdragon Medium Load Member

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    How many speeding tickets do you have and how much over the limit were you? Might make a huge difference whether you can get a good job or not.
     
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  4. West TN Trucker

    West TN Trucker Light Load Member

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    Have 1 r 2 last five years. Have no problem starting at the bottom. I strive to impress with whatever job I'm doing and I'm sure after 1 r 2 years exp under my belt I'm sure I can get another job if needed.
     
  5. West TN Trucker

    West TN Trucker Light Load Member

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    Gonna talk to school in morning since there gonna be looking for me there at 7am and if there ok about me catching next class which will be 3 weeks away and call Schneider and see if both partys understand. Then put my 3 week notice in at my current job on conditions of giving me my 1 week vacation on that 3rd week r maybe 4th week. But who knows I may change my mind by morning and go to class lol.
     
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  6. PikesPeak

    PikesPeak Light Load Member

    That's exactly what's been happening here with me, so I just keep reviewing my states cdl manual, and patiently weed through the calls, and companies to see whats the best I can run with.
     
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  8. tow614

    tow614 Road Train Member

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    I wish my company would hire you west tn but sadly they require 1 year at least. You sound like a good guy and i hope you find a good home.

    However,be prepared to move around a bit until you find a good fit for you. That first year is critical.
     
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  9. West TN Trucker

    West TN Trucker Light Load Member

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    Gonna add you as a friend. May or may not make a job move after my first year. But would love to compare companys with you during my first year and after 1 year.
     
  10. tow614

    tow614 Road Train Member

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    Keep in touch.....schneider is not bad to start with...you will learn a lot.
     
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  11. notsonewb

    notsonewb Light Load Member

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    That's a stuffy , I would say do whatever way you think is the most correct , not having your license, ss card , if it were me I would want to be sure I had all ducks in a row first , but if our current company are jerking you around why would you feel obligated to " train your replacement " ,that's something I would probly not do again been there don that didnt know it at the time , good luck with the trucking, trucking requires patience above all so , ?
     
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