Profile For BoTox

BoTox's Info

Location:
Hoover, AL
Driving Status:
Rookie Solo Driver
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Joined Us:
8 years, 6 months ago

BoTox's Bio

First year driver with HOW.

Comments By BoTox

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Posted: 8 years, 4 months ago

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I'm driving. Now what?

Our general consensus will be to stay with HOW for at least 1 year. A few weeks on the road without incident is nothing in the grand scheme of things. Continue to focus on that safe driving record during that time. Also work on getting those endorsements that you are interested in. If you are happy with HOW and can get that 1st year under your belt then your options will be endless from that point on.

Definitely would not change companies without good reason. Any ideas which endorsements are in demand by carriers?

Posted: 8 years, 4 months ago

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I'm driving. Now what?

New OTR with HOW. Been on the road for a few weeks without incident. Any advice on what I should do next to advance my career? I do not have student loans so I'm pretty much free to do whatever. When I see carriers like Crete claiming 45 cpm with four months experience, I feel it would be dumb to not consider my options when I'm making 32 cpm. (Although I am happy with HOW in general and endorse them as a company.)

Also, should I be working on FAST pass, TWIC, passport, hazmat or other credentials? If there is a way to make 80k a year doing this, I want to find it. Also interested in driving in Canada just for the fun of it. Years ago I drove through Calgary in a personal vehicle and loved it.

Love this site!

Posted: 8 years, 6 months ago

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It's official, got my CDL-A today

Congrats!

I am right behind you. Getting on a bus Sunday to head to H.O. Wolding in Wisconsin. Lord, grant me the patience to make it through training....

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