Posted: 2 years ago
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Dump truck and cement truck driver
I work for a land clearing company. Most days there is a lot of loaded, off-road driving, both semi and tri-axle. I had over 9 years of experience before I took this job.
I do not want to discourage you at all…but, knowing what I know; I would not recommend this type of job without at least 6 months experience. There are places I go that still cause me to sweat. Conditions of active job sites can change by the hour.
Posted: 2 years, 1 month ago
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Welcome!
The recommended path for training is: Paid CDL Training Programs
Numerous drivers in the Trucking Truth forum chose that same path, including me.
You will also benefit from the information contained in these links:
Good luck.
Posted: 2 years, 1 month ago
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PJ wrote:
Morale to the story: Remain calm when things go wrong, stay proffessional and offer solutions. It may not always work, but always worth a shot.
Great advice! Keep in mind, the other person might be having a far worse day than yours. And unfortunately as a customer, they typically have all the power and authority over a driver. Our only powers are patience, professionalism and rational behavior.
Posted: 2 years, 1 month ago
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Schneider CDL Apprenticeship Program
Matias one man’s success or failure in this business has zero relevance on your ability to succeed. Regardless of having similar educational and professional background, there is no correlation.
Your success depends entirely on your commitment, your focus and your effort. No substitute or fast path.
I’ve recommended hundreds of times that anyone considering trucking as a career invest time reading these links:
And checkout the relevant articles in our blog section. Click on the three bars in the upper left to see a menu of Trucking Truth content.
Good luck!
Posted: 2 years, 1 month ago
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Daniel B. State Finalist Truck Driving Championship! 🏆
A remarkable achievement Daniel.
Congratulations!
Posted: 2 years, 1 month ago
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Had to join in on the jokes. Enjoy the photo. 😁
Pop… you Bombed.
Posted: 2 years, 2 months ago
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Welcome Joe.
Swift…? gonna disagree on that.
I was schooled by Swift, mentored (road training) with Swift and drove for Swift on a NE Dedicated Walmart account for 8+ years.
No regrets…if I had it to do over, I’d take the exact same path. I was about your age when I started with them.
My suggestion? Be careful where you are getting your information and consider the source.
Swift, Knight both excellent choices for you.
Another suggestion…
Please invest some time reading and studying these links. It will help you to set realistic expectations and build a solid base of knowledge.
Best of luck!
Posted: 2 years, 2 months ago
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Several years ago I wrote a similar post. It’s still a relevant topic and absolutely contributes to overall success and longevity.
Here is the link:
Posted: 2 years ago
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Disputing information on DAC
I disagree.
WE DO NOT NEED ANY MORE REGULATION !!!
Nothing shady about a prospective employer talking with a previous employer. You basically provide that disclosure when you fill-out an application. Many of these applications will ask the question like; can we call this company? It's a job history, a performance record. This is a competitive business not affording the token trophy to every applicant. How is any of this shady?
I tend to go the other way on this (no sh**), I do not want drivers with chronically poor safety records falling through the cracks. It's not about you and your perceived rights, it's about public safety and that includes the rest of us out here trying to avoid drivers who for whatever reason, don't belong in the 1st seat.
Sorry Bro, you struck a nerve...
This is a dangerous business that is getting more dangerous purely because of numbers, and I totally support any legal means possible to keep the clowns off the road and on the couch. Not my problem if they failed in the past and cannot get hired as a result of that failure and their attempts to hide it.
Take for instance the OP, he hasn't disclosed what was taken off his DAC. He's had plenty of time to come clean...yet hasn't. I wonder why? He's either a BOT or he is avoiding the truth. We see this as a recurring pattern...we are not going to offer an easy way around basic responsibility and accountability. Sorry...not gonna happen.