Originally Posted by ROYC75 (Post 9233971)

You willing to ride with a guy for 6 months to train ? If so, I'll ask my partner if he is willing to train you and put you to work.

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 9233983)

After obtaining my CDL, I'm assuming?

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 9234035)

I haven't had a speeding ticket since 2002 or an accident since 1993. No DUIs. No felonies.
I misdemeanor charge of possession of MJ 22 yrs ago.

Originally Posted by R8ers (Post 9233928)

Ok ... Hell with it...

I really never cared to post this anywhere but I am the owner of Truckingboards.com We have 32k members there & well over a million posts, actually way more than that over the years because I torched the place by accident in 2006. We have been online since 1999. I personally have 26 years in the LTL business with 16+ years in a row safe driving, I have been in one accident that was my fault involving another vehicle in 26 years. No Injuries

at Truckingboards there are thousands of years of experience, if you want the truth then go there and register and ask... You may not get the answer you want but it will save you a bunch of time in the future.

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts (Post 9234539)

LMAO All I could do to not tell him at least privately, but I gave you my word, so I didn't. I see you broke down though. Pun intended. ;)

Originally Posted by R8ers (Post 9234581)

Ahh it's an important decision... hell with it... Merry Christmas to you and yours....

Originally Posted by R8ers (Post 9234581)

Ahh it's an important decision... hell with it... Merry Christmas to you and yours....

Originally Posted by ROYC75 (Post 9234695)

Damn, I'm impressed.

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts (Post 9234713)

I knew you were a good dude. But I had to keep my word. I'm sure you understand. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. :toast:

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 9232922)

I'm looking into getting my CDL.

There is a CDL training school just a few miles from me.

I've been a CNC Machinist for years and I'm sick of the lack of job security.

I'm 42 and I need something with solid job security.

I think R8ers drives for FedEx, right?

Originally Posted by R8ers (Post 9234731)

Well you did keep your word:clap:.. I closed the Raiders site down though, I am a fan of the team but I can no longer stand to be around a site where 99% are libs.

Originally Posted by ROYC75 (Post 9233934)

OverHead, I always wanted to take a trip to Alaska & the NW when I was on the road..

Originally Posted by ROYC75 (Post 9233934)

I use to run Toronto weekly when pulling a tanker back in 1989...

Originally Posted by ROYC75 (Post 9233934)

Like you, some of the truck driving stories I can tell is just nuts.
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Originally Posted by R8ers (Post 9234731)

Well you did keep your word:clap:.. I closed the Raiders site down though, I am a fan of the team but I can no longer stand to be around a site where 99% are libs.

Originally Posted by ROYC75 (Post 9233946)

Not sure why you have this perception but not all trucking companies are the same dude. Just because you have / had a bad experience with one or said company does not make them all evil.

Are you a company driver or are you an owner operator? If you have the experience, you can be very selective with who you work for. With the shortage of drivers in the country, if you are not a seat jumper you can find a job anywhere. Bigger companies do let you get lost within the numbers but smaller companies are more personal and family oriented.

Crap, for that matter I have a truck that is empty and can be put on the road within a week.

If you are worth your weight in salt, the pay will be there.