Posted: 9 years, 4 months ago
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Best trucking companies to drive for??
I totally agree. I've worked 5 jobs in my "working" career. Changed industries and had to relearn new skills 2 times. I had to grow from the ground up and push through alot of BS during some of those changes. There's not one job out there that you walk into and start out at the top without paying some sort of dues. Trucking is no different. Good days, bad days, goes with any job you get.
Posted: 9 years, 4 months ago
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Funny you mention snow. Growing up and learning to drive in Buffalo,NY, you'd think I'd have no problem with the snow. But the though of driving one of those things in the snow..sliding around...does get the butterflies going! Buffalo area is my home for at least 9 more years so I better get used to it. Once the wife retires in 8yrs we're thinking of Tennessee/Mississippi or somewhere down in that direction. I'm in the work force for at least 10 more....
Posted: 9 years, 4 months ago
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Are trucking companies switching to automatic transmissions?
Interesting thread. USXpress is a company I had considered. But knowing that they were famous for auto's, I contacted one of their reps about having a choice as to what truck you get to drive...auto vs. manual. I was told that you drive what's available. Needless to say, I prefer to get my experience driving manual...I think it'll be awhile before auto's are the norm out there.
Posted: 9 years, 4 months ago
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Starting company sponsored school with cr england tomorrow at the cedar hill texas campus
Officially hired by CR England today. My driver trainer called me and said he will pick me up tomorrow. I so exited to start driving and earning a living again. It's been a month since I've had any income coming in and with a family of 6 I don't have to tell you that i'm broke. Will leave some updates while I'm out with my trainer.
Great news Matt...congrats!
Posted: 9 years, 4 months ago
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Thanks for the replies....kinda what I figured but always good to ask.
Posted: 9 years, 4 months ago
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Linda....be sure to shop online for the best pricing. Amazon carries alot of whats been mentioned and the prices are decent.
Posted: 9 years, 4 months ago
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Simple question for this morning.
I'm wondering...are the questions on the DMV Permit Test similar to the one's used on the High Road Training program? I'm assuming their multiple choice questions but still curious.
Posted: 9 years, 4 months ago
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I'm leaving out of Birmingham tonight via Greyhound going to Chicago then catching a cab to Joliet to recover a truck which I have a feeling is going to be my own for a while. Question. My FM told me to catch a taxi from the bus station to Joliet which 41 miles away to my understanding and he said keep the receipt and he'll reimburse me. My question is why do I have to come out of pocket for that ride? Also I don't ride taxis requently so I have no idea what to expect as far as cab fare for traveling 40-50 miles. Seems expensive.
Try this...Cab Fare Calculator
Looks like close to a $100 fare.
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Now that sounds more like BabySitArc if you ask me....
Posted: 9 years, 4 months ago
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DMV Permit test
Pretty much what I assumed Brett. Taking the NYS testing and the material in the High Road program covers everything I've seen in the Commercial Drivers Manual that the DMV puts out.