Wannabe driver seeking advice.

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  1. MetroPlex

    MetroPlex Bobtail Member

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    That is good. I am going to wait a few days to see if anything comes from the WIOA grant request. If I can avoid a contract I will but ultimately I will need to do whatever it takes to get my foot in the door. I will pretty much have to wait until June anyways so 2 tickets will drop off and be outside of the 3 year window.
    Thank you again for all the advice, I really appreciate it.
     
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  3. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Some drivers had a less than pleasant experience with a contract. Majority did not have a bad experience.
    Do what's in the best interest of you and your family. Many Americans would love to have a job contract.
    Contract or not, an excellent career is in your future.
     
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    MetroPlex Bobtail Member

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    You are right Mr. Chinatown! I will be grateful to have a good job.
     
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    lual Road Train Member

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    It's basically impossible to describe just how important the Atlanta area is...for a freight hub in the southeastern United States.

    If you can work your way into doing intermodal duty in/around the Atlanta area--you will very likely stay busy running loads--even in a very bad recession.

    Been there, done that.

    --Lual
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Tybee Island is ok though.
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    Lol
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    they are upset that desalination isn’t on the table for Atlantas water supply ?
    When the ocean is 300 miles away and largest river in the southeast flows right through town ?

    Alabama and Florida are always mad about how much water the Atlanta area is using before it gets to them . Have been for decades .

    Most of the water in metro Atlanta is drawn from rivers and discharged back into a river.
    It’s not like many places that drain an aquifer.

    The only water that doesn’t go back into the river is what’s used for watering lawns

    the whole reason Atlanta exists is because of transportation

    it’s was the intersection of two or three railroads

    then the airport got built in Atlanta instead of Montgomery or Birminham
    And then in the 60s three interstates cross in Atlanta .
     
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    MetroPlex Bobtail Member

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    Mr. Chinatown, I heard back from the WIOA financial aid people and have a zoom call or some kind of online meeting with them in a few days. Looks like I am eligible. Which is great news. It looks like I will have to chose between Georgia Driving Academy or 160 Driving School or Roadmaster Driving School. I was looking at Truck Driving Institute in Forsythe, GA, but they do not accept the WIOA funding anymore. Any tips or advice on any of these 3 options?
     
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    Georgia Driving Academy has a 180 hour program which is good.
    Roadmaster is owned by Werner.
    160 is ok also.
    I'd go with the Georgia Driving Academy 180 hr. program since WIOA is paying for it.
     
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    That makes sense! Thank you sir. I appreciate all the advice!
     
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