Location:
Richmond, VA
Driving Status:
Company Driver In Training
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Im currently studying to re-enter the trucking lifestyle after dropping my class A over 15 yrs ago. Its been 20+ yrs since Ive driven a truck, but to tell you the truth I have missed it. At the same time, sitting here I'm shaking in my shoes ! When I drove before. the trucking industry was NOT friendly for a female . . " I aint driving with no woman" is what I heard everyday & now I pray things have changed. Blessing & safe travels to everyone ! ! !
Posted: 5 years, 12 months ago
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Ok Ive been in contact with a Werner recruiter & shes telling me I can go thru orientation, but they may send me home because of the wait time. I was under the impression once I go thru orientation I was in their employ . . . wait to be assigned a trainer, go thru the driving test, physical, etc & now Im getting conflicting stories. Ive talked to a driver thats headed to Atlanta to pick up a trainee & was told theres almost a 2 month wait for trainers.
Now I wont be ready to make the trip until I finish up my classes & graduate in April, but I dont want to be pushed by the way side nor NOT earning a check . . .
May be go with another company, but there again getting on a trainers truck seems to be the trouble, but this could be any company. Or is there just a high rate of drivers being trained & ready & the companies are having a hard time keeping up.
Sorry for kinda rambling but this is SO confusing . . . HELP please ??
Posted: 6 years ago
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Basic Trucker's Toolkit - What Should I Bring On The Road?
Ok . . . Is the torch for frozen brakes ?
Posted: 6 years ago
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APU is an Auxiliary Power Unit but as for an explanation of it . . . I know it powers other gadgets you may need/want in your truck instead of having to plug into a 12v power supply. Without it on your truck you will have to rely on 12v only gadgets.
Posted: 6 years ago
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Podcast: The Road Home - Do You Know Your Limits?
This comes in good time Brett. I was reading today that something you think isnt so severe ( A toothache) can threaten or even end your life. A truck driver died leaving 2 small children & wife behind because he thought he could push thru & handle a toothache. Which in turn, the infection spread to his lungs & took his life. . . Scary ! but food for thought.
Posted: 6 years ago
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Has anyone heard of or seen anything about this company? They dont have much info on the website & I did a search on the boards here but didnt come up with anything . . .
Posted: 6 years ago
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Hopefully u can get to where u need to be & get her fixed before she takes a crap !
Posted: 6 years ago
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Patrick . . Hope whatever it was/is didnt leave u stranded. Got on here to see if everything was ok but dont see anything (Hope we dont see it)
Posted: 6 years ago
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Patrick I know its not a school bus, but do you have a regen system? (Exhaust filter) I know when my bus wont climb even the smallest of hills, I havta do an exhaust regen run. I may be WAY outta my league here but it might help . .
Posted: 6 years ago
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From Teaching to Trucking - My Journey So Far
I was so glad to get on here & see that you had posted. Im keeping you in my thoughts & prayers for the endurance to bear this & to brighten the light a lil more so you can see the end of that tunnel !
Posted: 6 years ago
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LMAO Oh I havent laughed this much in a while . . . .
Posted: 6 years ago
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If I pull ur arm . . is that anything like pullin ur finger ? If so imma run . . . Do whatcha gotta do
Posted: 6 years ago
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Sitting in Chester, Va coughing my fool head off looking on the net for a sexy flat bedder pic for Rainy . . . hehehe . . . cough, cough !
Hmmmm you thought of me. How sweet lol. I find it hard to believe there aren't any hot drivers out there with shirtless pics....but then again it's been a cold winter lol. Come here baby I'll warm ya up hahha
Well if your gonna pull my arm about it Ill have to take one! lol
A waitin on that pic for me & Rainy !!!!
Posted: 6 years ago
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Guess Who Got Her Permit Today?
YAY !!!!! Way to go girl . . Go git em !
Posted: 6 years ago
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Love to listen to NPR!
Don't say that out loud in a Truck Stop!
Ok Imma havin a "Me" moment . . . Whats NPR ? Please splain ?
Posted: 6 years ago
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Rainy, I'm stealing your idea!
I played this little game on Twitter today and got some hilarious answers so I wanted to see what y'all can come up with.
Last night, we parked at a nice little Love's. I was nearly asleep when I heard a terrible noise outside! I jumped up and grabbed my glasses. When I moved the curtain aside I saw.....
Finish the sentence!
Look, Ethel!"
Here he comes, boogity boogity There he goes, boogity boogity And he ain't wearin' no clothes
Oh, yes, they call him the Streak
boogity boogity
Gotta luv some ray stevens !
Posted: 6 years ago
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Anyone at swift have a moment?
Liam can I ask what school you are attending ? Ive also been considering Swift as its close to home for me too.
Posted: 6 years ago
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Sitting in Chester, Va coughing my fool head off looking on the net for a sexy flat bedder pic for Rainy . . . hehehe . . . cough, cough !
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Posted: 5 years, 10 months ago
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Soon to be a new werner driver
So just a quick note while I have time. I havent been in much, but did want to put out there Im a proud class A CDL holder now. Just tested out yesterday, gave my notice to the school bus & am gonna be headed to atlanta on the 20th. MAAAAN I didnt realize once you set things in motion they go faster n faster as time gets close. Im excited, scared & amazingly happy all at the same time. I want to give many many thanks for this site and all who are a part of it. Yall helped me a ton !!!