Comments By MSDonna

Larry,

Thanks for sharing that you too are in LE. In NC you have to give 30 years of service before you can fully retire, unless you age out. I guess I am just tired of risking my life for only $500 a week. That's after 24 years on patrol too. Looking for other options and I really appreciate the trucking industry. I have always looked out for my CDL drivers while on shift. I know how hard of a time they have with 4 wheelers. Take care Larry.

Mountain Girl,

Thanks for the positive remark. I guess it will be like eating a pie, one piece at a time. I sure look forward to be out there on the open road.

Larry,

Thanks for setting me straight on BOL. I suppose you shook your head when you saw I called it Laden. Oh well, I will be the first to admit that I got a long way to go to call myself a driver. I like your input on how companies handle them. I worked for a short time as a security officer for Premier. I loved working with the drivers and apparently they weren't used to someone with a good attitude. Even when they gave me a hard time when I had to photograph their trucks (Locks/trailer number) I still liked being around them. Thanks again Larry.

Thanks Ernie for the suggestion. I am actually from Cumberland County NC area so I will move back home before I start with any carrier. Ha! here's proof for sure that I am a rookie driver..... I had to look up what a "Reefer" truck was. You tell a cop to go drive a reefer truck and they will look at you funny. You had me there for a min..

Hey Six Stings, If your ever in the Outer Banks of NC again let me know. I will show you around. There is so much to this place that you miss from the road.

Thanks six Strings. I hope you can be there for me all the way. I will keep you posted. Take care. Safe Travels!

Hello David. That is some really great advice you gave. I just posted my first post a few minutes ago but you brought up a good question. Is the backing (or anything tested for that matter) timed?

Ms. Donna

I have been a police officer to major crimes detective for years. I am getting tired of the drama and times have changed. I have been considering driving a truck for years. I am taking steps now to prepare for the change. Studying, reading this forum, talking to my trucking friends and considering expense verses reward. I have been single with no children for over 14 years so no worry about leaving family at home. Plus I keep to myself and mind my own business so isolation is a norm for me. I camp a lot and travel which means I am used to staying in small quarters and making due. I just love to go- go- go to anywhere I end up. Sometimes I throw a dart at a map on the wall and drive to the town it falls upon. Its obvious to all who know me that I love being behind the wheel so everyone has supported my thoughts about becoming a long distance driver. I patrol in the OBX so I am not easily frustrated with traffic. I can get in a tight pattern of traffic but driving a police car is not the same as a truck. As you can tell I have considered several factors in the business. What I don't know about it what company to go with. I have heard that some driving schools for companies are actually money makers for them. I may just play it safe and obtain my CDL before I start looking for placement. I have been to DMV and picked up the books and have been studying them. I have been a fireman for 28 years so I am use to driving big vehicles. My hesitation is that I am weak in backing. I can back a horse trailer and boat just fine but backing a big rig intimidates me. I am afraid I will get an assignment where I have to back into a loading dock/area that is tight. I also want to know about Bills of Laden and how you select the trips you take. Ha! I guess I am a "Rookie" again. Not crazy about that!....Well, any ideas, comments (no cop haters please), suggestions or support will be appreciated. Thanks!...Ms. Donna