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Good luck on your new journey and take G-Town's advice about "watch your wagon". Being hyper-aware of where the trailer is in relation to any obstacle will prevent many preventable accidents from occurring. This pertains to every aspect of driving a truck, whether backing (especially backing), turns, driving in a truck stop or at shippers/receivers.

Thank you so much Old School. I'll be at the Tulsa Terminal. My recruiter was Dustin out of Phoenix. He said I'll be meeting with a gentlemen named Jason. I opted for a male or female trainer. It doesnt matter to me as long as I learn and I'm in a safe space.

Hey Cecilia, that's great news!

Let me tell you something. Getting this career started is tough. There's just no getting around that. I know it seems like you've accomplished so much at this point. You've been conflicted with decisions, stressed out over choices of companies, and overwhelmed with all there is to learn. To be honest, you have accomplished a lot, and you've come a long ways. Congratulations!

You are about to enter the next phase of this wild ride. Guess what? It only gets more real, more challenging, and more exciting. It's like you just got on a roller coaster ride that never ends, and the further it goes it just gets more intense. Hang in there. I'm pretty sure I've detected a really competent truck driver developing in you.

Let me also tell you the people at Knight will treat you really well. But, this whole process of starting as a new rookie driver is not painless. It's stressful because it's all new. It's long hours and demanding schedules that are filled with anxiety and stress. Every new job has it's levels of being uncomfortable, but trucking has a level that is multiplied over. I think it's partly due to not getting to go home at the end of our day and unwind with the people we love and are comfortable being around. Instead we just go to sleep while still inside our workplace (the truck) and we have our new co-worker, who was a total stranger to us up to now, sleeping right in there with us. That's just weird!

Hang tough and keep coming in here to us if you have concerns. I know Knight does a good job of trying to have good trainers, but there are still problems that arise. It's just a difficult situation at times being with a trainer. Hopefully you'll have a great experience - many people do. Just remember we are here to help if you're struggling.

I'm really excited for you!

Turtle, I have a feeling I'll be hitting a ton of brick walls so be ready for me to ask a lot of questions 🤣🤣

Can't wait to hear your success story. It's all right there inside you. When you think you've hit a brick wall, please come to us. We'll try to help you find that resolve. Best of luck to you!

Crete's loss, and Knight's gain that's for sure. Exciting news. Good luck Cecilia. I look forward to your diary.

I'll be at the Tulsa Terminal. My recruiter was Dustin out of Phoenix. He said I'll be meeting with a gentlemen named Jason.

I've actually met both of the people you mentioned. Yes, I get around. Most of them don't know who "Old School" is - I try to keep a low profile. Some people at Knight definitely know who I am, but I don't think either Dustin or Jason know I'm active here.

Tulsa is a really new terminal - it's very nice. I've spent the night there recently.