Profile For Terri T.

Terri T.'s Info

  • Location:
    Harrisburg, PA

  • Driving Status:
    Preparing For School

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  • Joined Us:
    10 years, 1 month ago

Terri T.'s Bio

I am a 45 year mother of 1 and 1 grandson.I had a twenty year old son but he passed away in 2011 in a car accident. I hold a CDL Class B license and i have driven For DC Public schools for 3 years and Metro for 8 years. I'm attending school to become a Class A holder and hopefully join a company I can retire from. I have a very strong passion for driving it has always been a dream of mine since i was a little girl. I grew up in Washington DC and Relocated here to Pennsylvania with my family. And that about covers it. (smile)

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Posted:  9 years, 10 months ago

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Finsh school?

Thanks Gator im just left with a since of starting this journey and feel as if i have not finished i still dont have my license(sigh) its extremly frustrating thats y i was inquiring about trucking companies that will hire me with my learners i know i will have to stay with them at least 2 years thats cool i just want it to be with a company in my area

Posted:  9 years, 10 months ago

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Finsh school?

Hi ladies so im finish school however i still dont have my license. im just not good with shifting. i passed the straight back and ally dock but i still stall the truck and i coast HELP!!!!!!!! do you guys know off any companies that will hire me with my learners, also im looking to stay in the DC MD VA PA area i was thinking to stay regional i have a 13 year old and a 4 year old grandbaby. i dont mind dedicating myself to a company for a few years (the more experience the better). i take my test again next friday which i have to pay for and i feel that im jst not ready especially since i couldnt pass with the practice now that school is over im not going to have any practice. i have a lot riding on this and im not sure what to do. i have been away from my son for so long however he is a great kid who understands totally what im trying to do for me and him. it just feels like for all the sacrifices i have made over this past year for me not to even get my license feels like those sacrifices was in vain. any advice at this point good bad or indifferent would be helpful. just need help thats allconfused.gifthank-you.gif

Posted:  9 years, 10 months ago

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Starting school for CDL Monday any advice for a female in the biz.. I'mReally nervious!!!

Heyyy! ive been in school now 4 weeks for me its ok i was not sared because i drove a city bus (40 ft) for 7 1/2 yrs the only thing im having a problem with is the shifting never shift before. the test was ok try this site for the test preperations (girl help me a whole lot) and your cdl book so you gonna be good GOOD LUCK! and i c u out theresmile.gifsmile.gifsmile.gifsmile.gifsmile.gif

Posted:  9 years, 10 months ago

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Hello everyone!

wow its been a minute well i started school. im almost done i graduate on july 10. my road test is scheduled for july 7. however im having a problem with shifting. my straight line backing got that im working on the alley dock im sure i will get it but its my shifting. ive never shift before. HELPPPP! also if i do not pass is there any companies that will hire me with a lerner's? thanks again ladies.

Posted:  10 years ago

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Soon To be graduate

Thanks again everyone for your responses its very helpful. if i run into anything i dont understand(new to trucking) i hope here is the palce i cant a little help from thanks again hagdthank-you.gif

Posted:  10 years, 1 month ago

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Soon To be graduate

Also what do u guys think in terms of a good company for me tp try for i see so many on the internet. im just not sure what : im looking at: what i should be looking for: really need help with this i know i want to do this im just new at this and i dont want to go in the blind and get messed around. would like to know exactly what im doing or at least think i do LOL thanks again for your help

Posted:  10 years, 1 month ago

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Soon To be graduate

Thanks e1 for the feed back i see i really need to learn a lot. next question(rookie/student) What would be a best route to go? thinking in about 5 years i would like to own my own truck cab. what do you think ? what are the pros and cons?

Posted:  10 years, 1 month ago

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Soon To be graduate

Thanks e1 for the feed back i see i really need to learn a lot. next question(rookie/student) What would be a best route to go? thinking in about 5 years i would like to own my own truck cab. what do you think ? what are the pros and cons?

Posted:  10 years, 1 month ago

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Soon To be graduate

Hello ladies,

first i would like to say i'm very excited about being in this forum. I'm attending Harrisburg Commuinity college and im upgrading my CDL class B to an A although i have driven a city bus for 8 yrs i'm ready to drive trucks. Is there any advice you can give me ie: what company to apply for, what to look for, what does sign on bonus mean and how its paid, companies that hire women, can i decide if i want to drive at night can i decide if i want to drive hazerdous materials. just a few of my questions. HOPE to hear from someone Thank youthank-you-2.gifthank-you-2.gifthank-you-2.gifthank-you-2.gifthank-you-2.gifthank-you-2.gif

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