Another Newbie
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Another Newbie
Yes another newbie :roll: Im sure most are tired of the newbies haha.
Well lets bowl it down. Im 24 yrs old working at a dead end job not making money been at a company for 4 years that only cares about making profit over employ moral. I work as a shipping/receiving at a local warehouse ( I know hated around here haha ) Kinda sounds like trucking I know. I been wanting to get into trucking for some time now. I check this site a few times a week and read alot. I have read alot of the questions but I have a few of my own. I have yet to obtain my CDL. Wanting to get into a private school at MTI or at the local community college. I noticed alot of company's hire from recent grads. I know to stay away from some company's like swift. Im looking more towards a tanker haul. Maybe regional if I can help it. Home time isnt a huge issue but I'd like to come home atleast 1-2 a month. Is it possible to get into a tanker/bulk fresh from CDL school? Thats what my goal is anyways. Im kinda looking into Schneider or Millis Transfer. So are my goals as a newbie tanker driver possible?? Or do they normally hire with experience? I didnt notice anything saying that on Schneider's website. Only thing that will limit me is that I have to go to the doctor every 3 months for an existing brain tumor I had 10+ years ago but im fine now. I have to take 5 meds 2 of which have to be refrigerated and none ( I think ) will dis-qualify me from not obtaining my CDL's .Im single ( and loving it ) no kids and very little bills. I have read the very little pro's and all the cons of trucking and I still think it might be a good experience for me maybe help me grow up a little more. Thank you all for your wisdom and help.
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Re: Another Newbie
Originally Posted by tater259
Yes another newbie :roll: Im sure most are tired of the newbies haha.
Well lets bowl it down. Im 24 yrs old working at a dead end job not making money been at a company for 4 years that only cares about making profit over employ moral. I work as a shipping/receiving at a local warehouse ( I know hated around here haha ) Kinda sounds like trucking I know. I been wanting to get into trucking for some time now. I check this site a few times a week and read alot. I have read alot of the questions but I have a few of my own. I have yet to obtain my CDL. Wanting to get into a private school at MTI or at the local community college. I noticed alot of company's hire from recent grads. I know to stay away from some company's like swift.
Im looking more towards a tanker haul. Maybe regional if I can help it. Home time isnt a huge issue but I'd like to come home atleast 1-2 a month. Is it possible to get into a tanker/bulk fresh from CDL school? Thats what my goal is anyways. Im kinda looking into Schneider or Millis Transfer. So are my goals as a newbie tanker driver possible?? Or do they normally hire with experience? I didnt notice anything saying that on Schneider's website.
Only thing that will limit me is that I have to go to the doctor every 3 months for an existing brain tumor I had 10+ years ago but im fine now. I have to take 5 meds 2 of which have to be refrigerated and none ( I think ) will dis-qualify me from not obtaining my CDL's .Im single ( and loving it ) no kids and very little bills. I have read the very little pro's and all the cons of trucking and I still think it might be a good experience for me maybe help me grow up a little more. nick
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Yea I figured I couldnt just hop into a tanker.
Nah none of the meds make me drowsy or dizzy. Now I get drowsy when I dont take my medicine makes me feel weak and tired alot. But that medicine I only take every 2 weeks in eather a shot form or a patch thanks for the help !!! |
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