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Wondering if I should pursue trucking

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Lisa9, Oct 18, 2020.

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  1. Oct 18, 2020 #21
    Lisa9

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    Will check that out. Much appreciated, Chinatown!
     
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  3. Oct 18, 2020 #22
    Lisa9

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    Appreciate the vote of confidence, JoeTruck! Thanks! This is a great group. I'm glad I found this forum.
     
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  4. Oct 18, 2020 #23
    Lisa9

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    Great info! Thank you!
     
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  5. Oct 18, 2020 #24
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    Lol or Ala-BAMA
     
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  7. Oct 18, 2020 #25
    Rugerfan

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    There’s honestly not much to know mechanically anymore. It’s all computerized. You’ll know if you swapped the brake lines right away.
     
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  8. Oct 18, 2020 #26
    Dennixx

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    Lots of stuff to see on the YouTube, including some you can't unsee, but it shows a day in the life of women drivers
     
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  9. Oct 18, 2020 #27
    Lisa9

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    Wise words, indeed. It is just a huge responsibility and I would never want to cause an accident and hurt someone because I wasn't good enough. I've read that it helps to know simple repairs, but that dispatch will send out assistance. Turning and backing up scare me a bit, although I have pretty good spatial skills. Would definitely practice a ton tho!

    Thank you for your comments and advice, Moosetek13!
     
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  10. Oct 18, 2020 #28
    Lisa9

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    Thank you, againstthewind! Really appreciate your reply. I'd hate to fail, but after reading everyone's input and insight on here, it's worth a shot. At least I'd be proactive instead of waiting for a job to come to me.
     
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  11. Oct 18, 2020 #29
    Lisa9

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    That's a good way to look at it! I never thought of it that way. Thanks so much, AModelCat.
     
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  12. Oct 18, 2020 #30
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    @Jenn72

    A female trucker that works where I work.

    I think you will do just fine. There's a female driver on my fleet, I hear about her sometimes. "The only other person able to back into this dock was female."

    Females make good drivers because of patience and defensive driving.
     
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