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Should I just give up?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Trujo11, Nov 3, 2020.

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  1. Nov 3, 2020 #1
    Trujo11

    Trujo11 Bobtail Member

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    I was interested in joining a trucking company to start working, the trucking company had its own school and I had to drive to it. Then I look at the mileage it was over 1100 miles and I went ugh. I know for most of y'all 1100 miles is your average Tuesday. So, my question is this, me going Ugh after finding out the mileage is that a sign that i should not do trucking?
     
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  3. Nov 3, 2020 #2
    86scotty

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    Yes, basically, and then there's the question of why you need to travel that far to find a trucking company to work for. There are plenty. Find one closer.
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2020 #3
    Trujo11

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    Well I live in the black hole of trucking or any other industry (Beside service) Florida
     
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    Trucking in Tennessee

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    Average speed for a semi is 50 mph, unless you are way out west. If you can average that you are doing OK.
     
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    Trucking in Tennessee

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    Did you google truck driving schools for Florida?
     
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  8. Nov 3, 2020 #6
    The Crossword Trucker

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    I would never put as long a day in my personal vehicle as I am willing to do in a truck.
    I dont like to drive a 4 wheeler for more than 4 hours but I can easy do my 11 in a semi. Hell I often do my entire 8 hours before mandatory break without pulling over once
     
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  9. Nov 3, 2020 #7
    keebler13579

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    Not a big deal. I look at an 1100 mile run in the semi and look forward to it. I get in my pickup or elantra and have to drive the same distance my reaction would be the same as yours
     
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  10. Nov 3, 2020 #8
    Chinatown

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    Florida is a great place for trucking. Florida being a black hole for trucking is a myth. Some owner-operators think Florida is a black hole, but not even close for a company driver.
     
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  11. Nov 3, 2020 #9
    Hazmat Cat

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    I go “Ugh” several times a day and I’m awesome. Don’t give up!
     
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  12. Nov 3, 2020 #10
    firemedic2816

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    Plenty of Schools a LOT closer then 1100 miles, do some research, If a company expects you to drive 1100 miles TO THEM find another company
     
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