Welcome aboard G-Man and thanks for the good word!
Do you have any specific plans yet for schooling or the company you're going to go with?
I can't agree more G-Man, this site has been invaluable to me before and during school. The people here clearly want to help, unlike many other boards where you'll be ridiculed if you ask a question. I've gained a ton of knowledge here and have even seen classmates using this site for more info on the yard exercises. I'd looked at some other boards and had determined that truckers were the meanest, whiniest, bunch of people I'd ever seen. But TT changed all that, I found a bunch of well meaning mentors here, people that may not have even known they were teaching me. Thank you all for being awesome!
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I have been a member of this site for about 2 months & this is my first post. I was an OTR Driver 20+ years ago & got out because of the family, kids growing & all that other stuff you miss, now the kids are grown, wife is gone & house is gone, so time to do it again. I found this site and have found so many useful things & information. Use the High Road testing section it will teach you things you must know & some very helpful tips. Also, read Brett's book it is informative & funny too. I do not know Brett personally but I have emailed him on several occassions & he always replies back & will never steer you wrong. I have been to other sites & they are ok but you will get more from TT than any other. I also encourage anyone thinking of getting into trucking especially OTR to do as much research as you can before you make the decision. Brett is correct when he states the truth about life on the road. If you like being around crowds & hanging with family & friends you may want to think twice. I am planning on starting my training in the next month & I am planning on many more post on TT. I hope to meet many of you on the road someday. Happy trails to all & safe travels. Also thank you Brett for creating this site.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated