Well Howdy one and all!!

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by JamesC, Feb 12, 2009.

  1. JamesC

    JamesC Bobtail Member

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    Well Hello everyone in trucking land ……. ;)

    It’s just me JamesC call me a rookie/newbie and you can even call me a wannabe cuz that is just what I want to be a trucker. I have always wanted to be an over the road trucker or should I say OTR?

    Anyways seeing how construction is really going down hill and Obama said I needed a change (I think he meant live off of my change cuz the dollars have run out) I have decided after 30 years of doing what I once loved (key word there once) that I would shoot for the stars and fulfill the dream of becoming an OTR.

    Kids are all grown, wife is contented to let me do what ever it takes to chase that dream so I guess now is as good as any time to go for it …… :)

    I have two more weeks of school (six more months of un-employment) so the newage starts here, yall be gentle with me I am tough but everyone has feelings ya know.

    As we old dudes say ……. Keep on Truck-n yall. :walk:
     
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  3. Cybergal

    Cybergal Road Train Member

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    Hi, JamesC, Welcome to our Truckers Forum! We hope you enjoy your stay and please read our RULES. Please remember, you are NEVER allowed to post e-mails, ad links, trucking company links, personal site links, and such ANYWHERE in this forum. Thanks for understanding! We hope to help you and get to know you soon! Thanks, JamesC!

    JamesC, do you have a question about how to do something? Try our FAQ section or you can PM me or a Moderator (50 posts not required to PM a Mod) to ask a question! Also, you can read through our Truckers Forum Information Center!

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  4. Lil Blue Pony

    Lil Blue Pony Brown Eyed Girl

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    hey there James welcome to the group hope the new career works out for you and yours....best of luck
     
  5. JamesC

    JamesC Bobtail Member

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    Thanks Lil Blue Pony, getting a little worried with all the bad news I read about trucking ...... kinda makes one wonder where it all comes from.

    Years ago (25 or so) I did a little transport driving in west Texas for a couple of months (5 or 6 months), ... seems truckers were a bit freindlier back then now days all you see boo whoo boo whoo I got screwed.

    Anyways I have tried to weed out the good stuff even through the bad I know starting at the bottom aint no easy chore so I aint looking for a bed of roses .... I just want to drive as much as I can in the next 2 - 4 years or so then look at the options once that is over....;)

    After all I am looking for a truck driving job right? So whats the big beef about home time?

    Wheels turning = dollars in pocket
    Weekends at home = dollars out of pocket
    Wife is happier with dollars in pocket = me happier and eat better

    So I can't wait to get on the road ..... :p

    Keep on Truck-n :walk:

    Oh P.S.

    Is CyberGal for real or is that just a forum bot that post the same message every where?
     
  6. Lil Blue Pony

    Lil Blue Pony Brown Eyed Girl

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    well James keep us posted and keep the positive attitude...it will go a long way to helping you get through learning the ropes and all.
     
  7. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Welcome to the forum! Glad you wandered in!
     
  8. topekamike

    topekamike Bobtail Member

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    Hey JamesC. I'm another newbe and start school March 2 so I (much like yourself) have a positive attitude about it but no dilusions. I know it's gonna be a tough road but I'll make it work.Good to see someone else on here with a good pesemistic attitude.. P.S. I'm sure shes staff here not just a bot..:biggrin_25511:
     
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  9. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Cyber is for real, but that post is a 'bot'. Cyber's half real half bot!:biggrin_25525:
     
  10. JamesC

    JamesC Bobtail Member

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    aawwww ,,,,,,,, a real Cyber bot I see ........ ;)

    Anyways thanks for the howdy's and yeah I am gunna keep a smile on my face ..... :)

    And good luck topekamike while you are at school ask questions from very one there not just the instructors each person there has some great information that will help later on.... :)


    Keep on Truck-n :walk:
     
    topekamike Thanks this.
  11. 4eagles

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