Posted: 10 years, 6 months ago
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Real numbers for the first 5 months.....
Guyjax is correct. I also believe there is an annual maximum to what you can claim as per diem. It doesn't matter in the beginning of your career but once you hit a certain income it may change the math.
Posted: 10 years, 6 months ago
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Beginning new career with PTL. (A diary)
5367 to the truck.
Posted: 10 years, 6 months ago
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Unfortunately you got one of "those trainers." Like you said, stick through it, then move on. You will probably learn something useful and try to filter out all the crazy stuff. Seems like you have a good head on our shoulders so you will do fine in figuring things out for yourself once you get off the trainer's truck.
I also would advise filing some sort of formal complaint AFTER you are off his truck. That way there is a record, and if his next few trainees also file complaints... action may be taken.
Good luck!
Posted: 10 years, 6 months ago
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Pre-Trip Exam - Engine Hood Closed?!
Bill if I were you I'd call PennDot and ask someone. Like I said, I just did mine a year ago and the hood was open. It could have changed in that year... but it sounds VERY strange.
Posted: 10 years, 6 months ago
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Pre-Trip Exam - Engine Hood Closed?!
When I did mine a year ago... I had the hood opened. Our school's instructors were PennDot certified instructors (some of them at least). So they administered the test and we had the hood open.
It could have changed. But maybe it is a liability issue, no idea.
Posted: 10 years, 6 months ago
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Glad to hear Bill. Remember not to get discouraged, there will be days you shine and days you regress. Get those pre-hires rolling soon as you can, if you haven't already.
Posted: 10 years, 6 months ago
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Being young in the trucking industry can be a pain!
Lol Scott.
Posted: 10 years, 6 months ago
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Being young in the trucking industry can be a pain!
Yup if you do your job then people will ignore your age. Don't hit stuff, don't be late, be professional. Pretty simple.
And Daniel I grew up in Brighton Beach (in Brooklyn, NY), the largest Russian immigrant community in the world. Pretty sure there are more Russians here than in all of CA/OR/WA combined
Posted: 10 years, 6 months ago
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Being young in the trucking industry can be a pain!
Not being facetious. I became a US citizen when I was 12.
Posted: 10 years, 6 months ago
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Backing In The Yard - HUMBLE PIE
Glad you're having fun. Make sure you ask questions. Don't be embarrassed or worried to say you need clarification.