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#201
03-23-2006, 09:18 AM
Novacane, you're my HERO! You epitomize every GOOD thing about the trucking industry, except those in charge! :lol:
Your visual about seeing a "big load" in a rest area BEFORE you even started trucking, explains for me all I needed to know. You are a credit to your sex (as was said in "On Golden Pond") and should be held as an 'example' to all who aspire to Drive Truck! You make ME feel like a "steeringwheelholder" and "I" drive/ride 6000 miles a week across this entire nation! Dust storms, weather fits!, traffic, mechanical problems, you NAME it!! :lol: But, I can really relate to the image of a "team!" Yes, I drive TEAM and I love it! Driving team means, "never having to say We're sorry!" It means having a team with you at all times, doing what is necessary to get the job done! But enough advertising for my company! :lol: Glad to hear things are looking up. You deserve it! And yes, unlike Lady North and others who've been doing this for quite some time, with only a year under your belt, you (and I) are just a novice. I have gained greatly from the technical knowledge YOU and others present. YOU, it seems, came here only looking for our support. And that you have! Hobo
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#202
03-23-2006, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by golfhobo
You make ME feel like a "steeringwheelholder" and "I" drive/ride 6000 miles a week across this entire nation! Dust storms, weather fits!, traffic, mechanical problems, you NAME it!! :lol:
#203
03-23-2006, 02:52 PM
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Yeah, but how long have you been driving Lady North?
I haven't ever seen you mention it, but I have always assumed that you have been a driver for a long time, at least that's the way I picture you in my head from all the information you give on these boards.
 I have loved my job from day one and made it my priority to learn everything I can and get extremely good at it. So far my plan has worked. I only had 17.5 hours driving instruction, I've learned most of the good stuff from listing to the guys with 35+ years experience yack in coffee shops.
Second question, I bet you don't work for a company as big as Roehl, you probably got hooked up with a really good job, as will I after I get another year under my belt, since nobody hires around here unless you have 2 years experience.(none of the good places anyway)
So, I may be the "low man" on the totum pole, but I am pretty darn proud to be earning that much money.
Now, if you ARE around my experience level, and you make that much, with that much home time, my only defense is, uh, well, you have to drive in snow all the time, and uh, it's cold, really cold, and, well, that's all I can think of, lol.
#204
03-23-2006, 02:55 PM
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And yes, unlike Lady North and others who've been doing this for quite some time, with only a year under your belt, you (and I) are just a novice.
I started my first driving job January 24, 2005. I believe Novacane started March 1 someone said? Yes, I'm definately no novice like you two, I've got 5 extra weeks under my belt! :roll:
#205
03-23-2006, 02:58 PM
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Much of that may be supply/demand, with the oilfield buzzing up north.
We have the potential to have a pipeline going in sometime in the next few years and people are talking big money then. As for now, this has no affect on my paycheck. If I wanted to live in Grande Prairie Alberta, or somewhere in Northern BC, I could make some decent coin.
#206
03-23-2006, 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Lady North
Much of that may be supply/demand, with the oilfield buzzing up north.
We have the potential to have a pipeline going in sometime in the next few years and people are talking big money then. As for now, this has no affect on my paycheck. If I wanted to live in Grande Prairie Alberta, or somewhere in Northern BC, I could make some decent coin.
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03-23-2006, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Bush Bunny
It's not all about the money ladies. :wink: It about how much you enjoy what you do.....does it make you happy. :P
I have loved my job from day one and made it my priority to learn everything I can and get extremely good at it.
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03-23-2006, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by stevebeme
I sense a cat fight coming between Lady North and Novocaine. I call dibs on the video. Can we ask what company you work for Lady North?
Nevermind I just answered it....."Men Think"
#210
03-23-2006, 05:40 PM
Originally Posted by Novacane
I realize that I bring home less than most on the boards, but to me, this is big money! I have lived my life thinking a $300 paycheck was big money and $400 a week is huge(and it is, heck, my dad doesn't make that much, or my little brother working at a sawmill, that is known for good pay).
So, I may be the "low man" on the totum pole, but I am pretty darn proud to be earning that much money. I could stay out for weeks at a time, and really sacrifice home time, if I was guaranteed to make that much money, that would change our lives literally. Of course, most weeks are in the 400 range, but that is still great money for me. 400 a week is not the best as far a conventional job. But hey - truck driving isnt conventional. Bush Bunny Yes men think, we just like to fantasize also :lol: :lol: :lol: sometimes we get the two confused. :shock: :shock:
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