Profile For Just J.

Thanks, I'll wait till I'm back on land. I'm fighting with Dialup speeds out here. This is actually one of the better sights, as far as it being less bandwidth intensive.

Yeah, I'm not sure why, but I can't find a way to actually add pictures anywhere on there. Unless, I want to link to a picture already posted on the internet.

I do however have tons of pictures from out here that I'd share. We're on an Amphib (LHD), we have hovercraft (LCACS), cobras, harriers, more than enough to cause trouble.

I swear when I was looking for places to park, WALMART came up as "FORBIDDEN" at least the one in Salem.

On the new Frieghtliner Cascadia Evolution is the power steering fluid a closed system? Cant find answer on Google.

I just traded in a 14' for a 17'. Not sure what you mean by closed, but the reservoir still on the driver's side.

Diver Driver,

I'm still relatively new on this site, but the more I'm on here, the more it looks like everyone is from back home. I was just hitting up another new driver from Lafayette, and now I notice your from Youngsville. Damn small world. Are you still there? Who do you drive for? How's the trucking industry since the oilfield has slowed down? I'm still in the Navy and deployed, but I'm retiring soon and going back home is always an option.

Thanks, J

Kat,

So, I'm out in the middle of the Mediterranean ocean with horrible internet, but here's what I've found.

Stop in Fuel 5230 N Fork Rd, Elliston, VA 540-268-5254 9.28 miles Exxon Travel Plaza 5151 Fork Rd, Elliston, VA 540-268-5254 9.47 miles Pilot Travel Center #258 2966 Lee Hwy S, Troutville, VA 540-992-2805 12.09 miles Dudley's Truck Stop 18151 Virgil H Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount, VA 540-483-7883 20.14 miles Radford Travel Center 2395 Tyler Rd, Christiansburg, VA 540-639-4973 27.04 miles

Hope this helps you, best of luck. J

Old School,

I'm familiar with it, but it won't let me put my location in it. It seams like it's only good for the continental US, and I'm currently floating in the Med. But I plan on using it when I get back home. I've been reading stuff on this site for about 2 months. This site is great, and the main members are always more than helpful.

Yeah, I feel the same way. I've always thought about it, and figure when I retire why the hell not.

I'm currently on the USS Wasp. If you check the news you can get a damn good idea where we are.

Same to you bro, good luck on your ventures and stay safe.

Dude, I just looked at your bio. Did you attend Comeaux? Cause we're the same damn age. If you went to Comeaux High, then I probably know you. If not, then nice meeting you. I'll follow your progress I'm totally considering this as a career option.

I'm an AZ. Well, was guess you've heard what happened. Yeah, I'm ready to retire, and start something new. Was thinking oilfield when I retire, but obviously that industry is crawling. Hell, even considered driving hotshot back home. It's good to see you're not crying there are no jobs like everyone else back home. It's like when the oilfield slows down almost everyone back home doesn't know what to do.

I've been lurking here for about a month now as I plot my way to becoming a Trucker. This site really helped me out and now that I finally have something to contribute, I figured it's a good time to join and say "Hi!"

I know most of the advice here is geared towards getting your CDL with a company, but I decided that going to a school would be best for me. At first, I was planning on going to Coastal Truck Driving School nearby as that was the only school I could find that was not in Baton Rouge. Tuition would be $5,200 for four weeks of instruction. That seemed a little steep for me, but if that was the best I could get, then so be it. As luck would have it, it's NOT the best I could get. I had previously looked at a local community college's website for a CDL class and had no luck. About two weeks ago, I went back to the site and searched for CDL and, luckily, they had restarted the class offering about a year ago! Long story short, I went to an info session the middle of last week where they let us ask questions and discussed financing. The difference in this is the price is $4,995 for seven weeks of instruction. The next class was supposed to start on 31 Oct, but was pushed back a week to Monday, 7 Nov. This entire week I've been running around getting my physical and testing taken care of. Now, I'm happy to announce that I have my CLP with all endorsement tests, except for school bus, my tuition has been paid for, I've passed the DoT physical and I'm starting school Monday night!

For those in my area that are looking for a driving school through a community college, here's the link to SLCC's CDL program. It's REALLY difficult to find, but I've talked to the school about it and they are trying to fix this issue. So far, everyone that I've interacted with has been great. In fact, when I went this passed Monday for the prep class, they had a recruiter there from one of the companies that's on top of my list, Werner!

I'm excited to be here and start my new career. I've got a lot to learn about the industry, but I'm looking forward to giving it my best!

Thank you for having this site and I hope I can contribute here.

Well, I've been Lurking too. Also considering driving as well. But since you're actually from Lafayette, I figured what a perfect time to chime in. I'm currently in the middle of the Ocean, been deployed for 4 months, still have 2 left on this hitch. I've been in the Navy for 22 years and looking to drive when I retire in 2 years.

I'm actually from Milton, but if you know Lafayette, you know Milton.

When I used to live there, I remember a buddy of mine actually got started driving for J.B. Hunt. They seemed to have a decent apprenticeship program back then.

Either way, just wanted to say good luck to a fellow coonass. Damn, now I'm homesick.