Location:
Winter Haven, FL
Driving Status:
Experienced Driver
Social Link:
Navypoppop On The Web
Retired OTR driver w/ 45 years experience, approx. 3 million accident free miles now living in Winter Haven, Fl. Served 2 years in US Navy 1966-1968. Love staying connected with today's drivers, asking about their careers, especially reliving the old days of driving during the 1960-1970's. Very much interested in history of old truck stops- Truckstops of America, Union 76, Travel Ports of America, Pure Truck Stops, etc. Enjoy visiting T/A in Wildwood, Fl. and Petro in Reddick, Fl. with my wife just to have coffee, walk the grounds and visit with today's drivers.
My wife and I have sold our home and everything we do not need and bought a new 5th wheel and Ram 2500 and enjoy travelling the USA during the summer months and stay in Florida for the winter. We bought a park model mobile home for the winter stay in Fl. and give the 5th wheel a rest and a little more room to stretch out.
email- hhin170583@aol.com
my contact cell # 302-752-6409
Posted: 1 day, 19 hours ago
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One Million Safe Miles Reached!!!
Congratulations Kearsey! It is a major accomplishment and a Jersey girl did it. Your dedication to safety and help for fellow drivers proves your professionalism.
Take the time to absorb the glitz and glory you've earned it. The next million will come sooner than you think. I had the privilege of 3 million plus in my 42 years and lucky and proud to have made it.
Again congratulations Kearsey
Posted: 3 days, 12 hours ago
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Sorry Packrat you did not deserve that. Their loss for sure.
Posted: 3 days, 12 hours ago
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I'd like to become a driver, but having trouble finding what I need...
BK is right. When I retired and my wife and I began full time rving we found Good Sams Mail Service. They offer 3 choices for permanent legal residence in Florida, Texas and South Dakota. We chose Florida as we winter there and we have a legal address for DL, vehicle registration and voter registration.
Posted: 5 days, 14 hours ago
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I agree on your not pulling it. If you were to be stopped or inspected and the officer could not verify the VIN you could be put out of service. Let the company get it straightened out.
Posted: 6 days, 19 hours ago
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I too agree with the mods on this one 100%. He has too many posts about cheating the system and if he does succeed in beating the odds he will be a ticking time bomb waiting for destruction. He seems to not want to get clean but just defeat the law and do it his way right or wrong.
Posted: 1 week, 2 days ago
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Many years ago I had a friend that decided that he did not want to drive an 18 wheeler and decided to enter the world of custom critical type driving. He bought his truck and it was awesome.
He purchased a Freightliner FLD tandem axle with large walk-in sleeper that was like an rv inside. It had bunks that converted to dinette, twin air seats, chemical toilet, etc. He went beyond with a 26' box w/lift gate, reefer and I think he had a 400 Cummins and 10 speed. Overkill for sure but he said that no freight was to escape him. I'll have to call him just to see how he is doing.
Posted: 1 week, 3 days ago
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Getting a CDL in Florida a very bad idea?
I used to live in NJ and I drove to Florida weekly. I hauled loads for Ashland Chemical to either Orlando or Miami in a reefer and always found loads of produce in season, "kitty litter" or other products.
I would wash out the trailer after each load of chemicals just in case of any leakage. I never had a no load situation home and some loads of course did not pay as well as others but I never lost money either. It can be done with the right equipment and pre-trip planning.
Posted: 2 weeks, 6 days ago
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Have a great career but want to switch to trucking. Need advice.
Aaron,
You have a good head on your shoulders and know exactly where you need to go. The fact that you have 2 offers that are dedicated runs is a plus in that you won't have to worry about waiting on loads while on the road.
I say go for it and enjoy the future career. You will be fine.
Posted: 3 weeks ago
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Have a great career but want to switch to trucking. Need advice.
Aaron A,
Congratulations on wanting to pursue your desire to drive a truck for a living. I too came from a truck driving family and after a tour in the US Navy and as an auto mechanic I became a driver for my goals and spent the next 42 years and logged just over 3 million miles enjoying the highways of America.
Just remember that all the joy and adventure of the road can be lonely if you desire time with family and friends especially if you go OTR. And if you are used to $95,000 a year from your current job be prepared for reduction in your annual income. Good luck.
Posted: 1 day, 19 hours ago
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Thinking of Packrat...
Thanks to the Meet and Greet thread here on TT I have had the pleasure of meeting both PackRat and Big Scott. I have sat and enjoyed lunch and small talk with both and hold them in high regard.
I will not pass judgement on either of them as my opinion is based on the conversations that we enjoyed and everyone is entitled their own feelings.