Training With Veriha Updates...

everyone. I appreciate the support and suggestions. Feeling a bit down. Spent the night in my "bus".

Moving trailers around a yard... doesn't sound like fun which is probably why it is exactly what I need to do! Thanks for that Brett and Anne. Anne, where in Wisconsin?

Just got a call from a friend. Seat opened up. Going flying to breakfast!

Happy healthy and safe holidays to everyone!

Moving trailers around a yard... doesn't sound like fun which is probably why it is exactly what I need to do!

Ya know what would be fun?

1) Being the master of backing; the guru who can quickly and confidently back any trailer into any spot imaginable.

2) Being the guy who can walk into any trucking company and say with confidence, "Give me any test you like. There isn't anything I can't do behind the wheel of a big rig."

3) Being out on the road, piloting your own rig, making top dollar as one of your company's most valued top tier drivers.

What you're doing will be fun if you keep reminding yourself why you're doing it. Imagine how phenomenal it would feel cruising down the highway in a big rig as a true master of the highway. That could be you. In fact, your journey is well underway. You wouldn't quit now when you're so close, would you?

Where you are right now means very little. Where you're going means everything. Just keep going.

Moving trailers around a yard... doesn't sound like fun which is probably why it is exactly what I need to do!

Ya know what would be fun?

1) Being the master of backing; the guru who can quickly and confidently back any trailer into any spot imaginable.

2) Being the guy who can walk into any trucking company and say with confidence, "Give me any test you like. There isn't anything I can't do behind the wheel of a big rig."

3) Being out on the road, piloting your own rig, making top dollar as one of your company's most valued top tier drivers.

What you're doing will be fun if you keep reminding yourself why you're doing it. Imagine how phenomenal it would feel cruising down the highway in a big rig as a true master of the highway. That could be you. In fact, your journey is well underway. You wouldn't quit now when you're so close, would you?

Where you are right now means very little. Where you're going means everything. Just keep going.

Marc, I am sorry to hear of your situation. Take Brett's advice after the holidays. See if you can get a position as a yard dog. You will get so much practice backing that soon you will become very proficient, turning a weakness into a strength. Also, take Annamarie's suggestion and contact the company her husband and I drive for. International Paper has locations in Madison, Fond du Lac and Manitowac, We also haul for Packaging Corp. of America.

Marc you could try to get in with somebody like Hirschbach based out of Dubuque ia. There are quite a few places I pick up at that use Hirschbach as spotters/yard dog/shag/hostlers whatever you want to call them. Something like that may work to your advantage being able to transition to OTR or dedicated after getting more confident in backing without needing to change companies. I'm not sure of their hiring requirements but the ones I've seen do require a CDL as they move trailers down the street to a different yard. JBS and some Hormel are some I've seen them at several different plants for.

Marc, I'm so sorry to see your news. In my very short time I've noticed the lows come just before anther high. The yard dog thing sounds like a good opportunity to stay in trucking and work through your rough spots. No one has wanted this more or worked harder than you have. Take a deep breath, enjoy the holidays. Don't make any decisions when you're emotional or panicked. The new year will bring new opportunities for you.

Marc, I've been in here for so long that people just accept me as some sort of super trucker guru that knows what he's talking about. It's easy for me to look good in here. People take my word and accept me as a professional who can speak with authority.

It wasn't always that way. There was a time when I was walking in your shoes. I kept posting in here about the different companies that repeatedly sent me back home from orientation/training. It was humbling. I began to think I wasn't going to make it as a trucker. I was persistent and resilient, but it cut deeper each time I'd get cut from the team.

How did I finally get my career started? It basically came down to my desire. I either really wanted this, or I could just lay down and give in to the despair. I decided to go for it. I determined that I was gonna conquer this problem as if it were a mortal enemy. I determined to do whatever it took to make it happen.

That's when I no longer cared what company I would start at. I quit concerning myself with pay rates, and ill conceived perceptions of the trucking business/life. I stopped listening to the drivers at terminals and forced myself to take my own approach and get this done. It was transformational for me.

You already know how tough it is to establish yourself at this. You've got to rouse yourself to a level that defies the obstacles. Trucking is no cakewalk. Truckers can be stubborn and hard headed. Sometimes you've got to set yourself like steel to penetrate your way into this career. You seem like an easy going guy who just lets things happen as they will. You may need to be more assertive.

I was once in the cattle business. I learned a lot during that time. You don't take a bull by the horns and let them win the conflict. You make up your mind that you're going to win before you ever grab hold of them. There's a huge distinction in that approach. One is going to give in and succumb. You have to determine which one that will be.

Marc, I'm truly sorry this latest attempt didn't work out for you. Your perseverance has been inspiring, however. Take the holidays to clear your mind, and settle on what to do next.

Good luck, and Merry Christmas.

I know Millis was also recently looking for spotters at Miller in Milwaukee.

everyone. I appreciate the support and suggestions. Feeling a bit down. Spent the night in my "bus".

Moving trailers around a yard... doesn't sound like fun which is probably why it is exactly what I need to do! Thanks for that Brett and Anne. Anne, where in Wisconsin?

Just got a call from a friend. Seat opened up. Going flying to breakfast!

Happy healthy and safe holidays to everyone!

Happy, healthy, and safe holidays to you as well, Marc~! I'm pretty sure the hiring is done out of Fond Du Lac, for most of Wisconsin. I'll have Tom check into it more tomorrow when he goes in to work; the info was on a newsletter he got before the holidays. Heck, he'd be HAPPY if the hostler job here in Mt. V came open, he would actually jump on it. (We're getting old, LoL.)

More info as I get it; not seeing anything detailed on the company site, and don't know his password to get in the the employee portal...sorry.

Just keep on keeping on....something will WILL W I L L fall into place with your faith, due diligence, and perseverance, Marc.

Best wishes for sure~~~!!!

Anne

ps: Hope you enjoyed your breakfast; I had hubby's homemade meatloaf for my b'day, and dang that man can cook~!!!