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Hey everyone,

I've been super busy, but wanted to pop in and say hello. I've been logging in regularly keeping up with everyone's adventures. Big Scott - better days will come man, you will look back and laugh later. At least you were/are safe.

For those that don't know. I joined the site 2 weeks ago, and it has been a Godsend ever since. Wish I would have found it 2 years ago when I originally got started in trucking. In short, I started with Schneider as a company driver in October 2016 and left about 2 months later, ignorantly, to put it lightly.

My updates: I've only done 9% of the High Road training, but I'm finding that I'm scoring an average of 96% blindly without looking up answers. It is amazing how much I remember. I thought I lost it all. Instead, I guess it is like riding a bike, you don't forget much. I have a ton of paperwork from school, and Schneider when I worked for them that I need to sort through and go over also, but I plan to finish the High Road training regardless because there are some areas in there that look informative and new to me.

I have begun changing/fixing/adjusting my ugly, but temporary home environment to help establish and maintain a positive, clean, and healthy environment. Currently in the middle of getting my personal files and other affects sorted, and organized.

I have been visiting my VA regularly for various appointments, the area of health is going to be wishy-washy for some time as I navigate how to make OTR trucking, the VA, and possibly civilian health insurance all work together, but I'll get there. In the mean time I have my VA working with me, and I found a Christian Clinic in my home town with a doctor that is a national guard Flight surgeon that took me on as a patient for small things like my DOT Physical, and inexpensive labs and tests; That may all change after getting back out on the road.

Been using my CPAP for a solid week or so now, sometimes being stubborn doesn't pay off, I feel so much better using that thing now.

Still a lot of decisions, research, planning, and moves to make. I have 55 or so days left (CPAP Compliance for my 1 year Med Cert) before I choose a company and start applying. I could start applying now with a 90 day card, but I'd rather be safe, take my time and do it right this time.

I hope you all are doing well, and staying safe out there. See you out on the open road soon enough.

Thanks and good luck.

It sounds like you're moving forward in many different ways Jason. That's awesome news. One day at a time, right? Trucking isn't going anywhere. You have all the time in the world. I like the idea of taking the time to get every aspect of your life in strong standing before getting back into trucking.

It certainly sounds like this time around will be a completely different experience for you. I'm looking forward to following along.

It sounds like you're moving forward in many different ways Jason. That's awesome news. One day at a time, right? Trucking isn't going anywhere. You have all the time in the world. I like the idea of taking the time to get every aspect of your life in strong standing before getting back into trucking.

It certainly sounds like this time around will be a completely different experience for you. I'm looking forward to following along.

Very much so, and yes one day at a time. Although I'm extremely eager to get back at it, but I have to remind myself on occasion that rushing was the mistake I made the first time.

Thanks for this site, and all your encouragement Brett.