What's Was You're First Year of Trucking Like?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 92A, Dec 13, 2015.

  1. Longarm

    Longarm Road Train Member

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    The most exhilarating, scared ####-less fun I've ever had.
     
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  3. dca

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    Do i dare say My first year was about learning? I knew very little about trucking. I was involved in other trades. I didn't have any family members in it or at least made known.

    I recieved a safety award my first year I was asked by the company if I wanted to buy a tractor from them.. the lease purchase thing. I said thanks but not at this time , there's a lot I don't know maybe later on down the road.

    never have done the l/P

    and I'm still learning

    if you can do it get all endorsements
     
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  5. 92A

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    Wow, you can earn awards? I wouldn't mind earning one myself, bet it'd look good on a resume.
     
  6. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    perhaps but I don't mention it when looking for work. as a matter fact I dont think I've ever mentioned it to anyone.

    you haven't asked anyone about those years that follow yet..
     
  7. 92A

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    What was Trucking like after your 1st year?
     
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  8. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    watch out for tiny bits of rebar on curbs
     
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  9. 92A

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    Thanks, any more advice? I'm open to all advice and tips
     
  10. dca

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    I'll wait on that, others may have something to add.. I can say a piece of rebar an inch or so long hanging out of a beat up curb can mess up a tire and rim in a hurry.
     
  11. madman76

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    It was terrible tell i was able to go local
     
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  12. Lightside

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    Wonder what he would say about Western Express today.
     
  13. Chinatown

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    He would get it straightened out in any areas that need it.
     
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