Wanting to get my CDL

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SMW78, Jul 2, 2017.

  1. Riffman

    Riffman Light Load Member

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    Excuse me? You were TOLD no? Get an otr gig and just stay out lol
     
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    I worked for them myself for a bit over a year, in the early 2000's. No complaints, great amenities, good lanes, good miles... decent pay.
     
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    I'd look into Prime, or Jim Palmer or Wil Trans before all the others, personally as well. Prime is VERY interested in female drivers, btw.
     
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    yep, good place for newbies & those that need to knock the rust off
     
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    I was doing a little bit of both, after getting RIF'd out of the IT world that I left trucking for in the first place.... :(
     
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    Ikr, that's exactly how I feel!
     
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    Totally with you there, man!!!! :) :) :)
     
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    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    I've never been one for being told what to do either :cool:
     
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    Nor myself.. ask my poor ole' ma. . . . ;) she still loves me, tho!!! :)
     
  10. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    That makes 3 of us. I say "yes sir" all day long. I am NOT saying "yes ma'am" at home.