Becoming a truck driver
Posted on Tue, Oct 24 2006 @ 1:16 PM [MST]
[Comments] [Send Article] [Improper]I am doing some research on becoming a truck driver and wanted to blog about it some. I like to travel and trucking as a career seems like an interesting choice. I'm currently checking out some truck driving schools I found here www.truck-driver.net/truck-driving-school.html that look close by. I'm waiting to hear back from a few recruiters to find out how much the schools are and how long the training programs will take. Will update with more info.
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Hi, I am also a newbie- Just thought I'd share a couple of good sites:
http://www.newbiedriver.com/
http://www.layover.com/newbies/
And a fun site-(check out the Dash Cam)
http://www.angelandcroc.com/
Many good links from these sites too... best, ~R~
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Riverman on Thu, Oct 26 2006 @ 4:04 AM [MST]
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Riverman on Thu, Oct 26 2006 @ 4:04 AM [MST]
Be very careful about using places like truckdriver.net. Be sure to read all the fine print before signing anything. It could very likely come back to haunt you. If you quit before a set period of time you will probably end up getting a rather large bill for your training. The training can run into the thousands of dollars. Your best bet is to go through a training program offered by trucking companies. Most of the big companies have some sort of school. For a list of places to check out just go to a truckstop and find some of the magazines that are generally found somewhere near the door to the diesel fuel islands. Schnieder has an excellent program. My best advice would be a company with a terminal fairly close to where you live. Makes it alot easier getting home and having some decent time off. Otherwise you may get home long enough to walk in and kiss the better half and then head out again.
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Roadhzrd on Thu, Oct 26 2006 @ 11:18 AM [MST]
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Roadhzrd on Thu, Oct 26 2006 @ 11:18 AM [MST]
By gollies, I thunk I oughta be one of them thar trucking drivahz. Kin enyone giv me a liddle help, hyar?
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loconuez on Sat, Nov 04 2006 @ 11:02 PM [MST]
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loconuez on Sat, Nov 04 2006 @ 11:02 PM [MST]
Ahh my good friend Lennut is back to his old self I could almost cry. To quote Trick My Truck "Lets Tear Down!" or "Is that my truck?" I wince everytime I hear that. VM-out!
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VM on Sun, Nov 05 2006 @ 1:10 AM [MST]
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VM on Sun, Nov 05 2006 @ 1:10 AM [MST]
Hey Lennut your english is too good for becoming a driver
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Roadhzrd on Sat, Nov 11 2006 @ 3:47 PM [MST]
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Roadhzrd on Sat, Nov 11 2006 @ 3:47 PM [MST]
A frend helped me when I waz lookin an thinken bout trainen - he didnt make fen of me lik loconuez up thar
Thars a good webplace called truckdriveschool.com
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sittentall on Sat, Dec 02 2006 @ 4:52 PM [MST]
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sittentall on Sat, Dec 02 2006 @ 4:52 PM [MST]
Ijust finished truckdriving school and looking for a good company to startoff with I live in ALABAMA IF YOU CAN HELP ME PLEASE LET ME NOW ASAP
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John Rainey on Tue, Apr 22 2008 @ 9:50 PM [MST]
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John Rainey on Tue, Apr 22 2008 @ 9:50 PM [MST]
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Tahsha on Wed, Oct 25 2006 @ 11:58 PM [MST]