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Pianoman,

I personally have done LTL and pneumatic tanker. I did like pneumatic tankers alot as the dry bulk was fairly easy to load and unload and the customers seemed like they appreciated you way better than any warehouse people.

LTL is a good job to make a great income wether you do linehaul or P&D. P&D will keep you moving, different places usually for delivery and p/up and possibly dock work too that gives you both a mental and physical workout. Doing linehaul is easier, pays more but mostly nights.

If your previous employer is willing to take you back why not go for where you are appreciated? The job is in your line of expertise and your paycheck will start quickly. The job market today is very thin so go for the sure thing.

Good luck!

Sandman,

I'm sorry I forgot to say thank you for your daughter's service. Our son is a 20 year Master Chief Mineman so we know the pride and respect for our families serving in the military.

We will be leaving Savannah, Tn. this Saturday morning and spending the night in Effingham, IL. Plenty of truck stops there if anyone has the time for a meet and greet just let me know. Also on Sunday we will be at Iowa 80 for the day.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day. You've earned it drivers. See you.

You need to come clean and let the new company know about both your accidents. If they discover them later you could and should be fired for not being honest and informing them of your total driving history. Good luck.

Oh by the I am not taking the 5th wheel in my avatar. I am renting a car, staying in Comfort Suites and touring various tourist locations for her. A real vacation venture.

BK & Bobcat Bob,

We leave Savannah,Tn to Effingham,IL to Sioux City,SD to Rapid City,SD to ****inson,ND to Billings,MT to Cheyenne,WY to Dodge City,KS to Branson,MO to Grain Valley,MO and back to Savannah,TN over a 2 week + touring adventure. My bride of 45 years has never been to the Midwest so I planned a tourist vacation of sorts to show her some of the areas with some fun in between.

Sandman J,

Sorry but we're only there for the month of September. I'll be sure to check here on TT the day before each stopover so if anyone is available I can arrange a meet and greet.

It's always great to see TT members on a meet and greet. I have had the pleasure of a few with members here myself.

The wife and I are going to the midwest in Sept. and I will be looking for any members that are in the areas we stop in.

Hey G-Town, glad to see you are still kicking. Are you still in Delaware area? The wife and I made a trip to see our daughter in California, MD. near Patuxent River NAS and I thought about you. Don't be a stranger. Hope you're doing well.

James,

Congratulations on completing your training and getting your own truck. You have shown your commitment and dedication to making the choice in occupation work for you.

Like everyone else has stated just be patient, stay aware of your surroundings and above all be safe and take your time. It will all come together for you.

I am glad that it worked for you because if I ever wanted to unretire and return to the truck driving career I left in 2011 I couldn't. I am so old school that I would need a manual trans., paper logs and a Mack with a Maxidyne and a 2 stick tyranny to make it work for me. Besides my hearing is so bad and so is my vision I would never pass a physical.

There is no doubt that LTL companies pay far better than most OTR companies. The steady grind of everyday runs is not for everyone but the consistent higher paychecks sure doesn't hurt. I believe most LTL companies are in the .80 to .85 cents per mile and payed for drops, hooks, fueling etc. If OTR companies could even guarantee higher maximum miles the being away from home and those additional costs incurred will not make up the difference.