Starting Roehl July 17th

I hope I feel the same when my turn comes. I know i will feel so relieved when I finally leave my current job. What division are you going in?

At the moment, my nerves are fine. I'm more excited and relieved that today has finally come.

I'm going into National Dry Van.

If you guys remember anything when getting started at this, remember what Brett advised you...

My advice is to expect a lot of ups and downs the next few months because that's trucking, especially early in your career.

That succinct statement is stellar. There are such high running emotions and devastating set-backs for any and all of us when starting this career. It seems like it should be so simple - just drive the dang truck! What we don't know when we are getting started at this is usually the thing that cripples us the most. It is a constant roller coaster of up and down emotions, accomplishments and defeats, of peace and serenity on the highway, which is followed by shear terror! I think being prepared to expect the emotional highs and lows is some of the best advice you can take with you as you begin your journey. Best of luck to you guys, and if you want to see this thing through and thrive at this career, my suggestion is to stay plugged in here. Don't just think you've got this and you don't need the support of others. If you hang around here, you will learn a lot of great things that will help you survive that first year, which is something that only about five percent of the people who try this manage to do.

We love helping new drivers, it is what we do best. Get in, buckle up, and hold on... it's going to be a wild ride!

Best of luck to you guys!

Thank you. Totally understand as much as a newbie like me can. I've probably done thousands of hours of research over the years to get myself as prepared as possible.

they got me in the national refrigerated. It's what I wanted to get into. I think eventually I would like to get into flatbed once I get more experience

I hope I feel the same when my turn comes. I know i will feel so relieved when I finally leave my current job. What division are you going in?

At the moment, my nerves are fine. I'm more excited and relieved that today has finally come.

I'm going into National Dry Van.

If you guys remember anything when getting started at this, remember what Brett advised you...

My advice is to expect a lot of ups and downs the next few months because that's trucking, especially early in your career.

That succinct statement is stellar. There are such high running emotions and devastating set-backs for any and all of us when starting this career. It seems like it should be so simple - just drive the dang truck! What we don't know when we are getting started at this is usually the thing that cripples us the most. It is a constant roller coaster of up and down emotions, accomplishments and defeats, of peace and serenity on the highway, which is followed by shear terror! I think being prepared to expect the emotional highs and lows is some of the best advice you can take with you as you begin your journey. Best of luck to you guys, and if you want to see this thing through and thrive at this career, my suggestion is to stay plugged in here. Don't just think you've got this and you don't need the support of others. If you hang around here, you will learn a lot of great things that will help you survive that first year, which is something that only about five percent of the people who try this manage to do.

We love helping new drivers, it is what we do best. Get in, buckle up, and hold on... it's going to be a wild ride!

Best of luck to you guys!

Thank you. Totally understand as much as a newbie like me can. I've probably done thousands of hours of research over the years to get myself as prepared as possible.