http://triac.hwyblogs.com/ Starting into trucking at almost 40 ©2008 Triac. All rights reserved. en-us Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:53:45 CST Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:53:45 CST HwyBlogs.com - Free Blogging 120 http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b3258.php http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b3258.php Well I finally get some home time. After Washington for his home time, we went to Denver, then east. I drove through New York City even. Wasn't as bad as I thought, but it was 2 am though. Three weeks done in training now. Halfway. I'm sure I ... General http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b3258.php#comments Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:27:07 CST http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b3188.php http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b3188.php Well I'm on a truck with a trainer now. I've already logged over 1000 miles and done a few backs. I suck at backing right now but he says I'm doing ok. I'm sitting in a motel in Seattle right now. Trainer's on home time and it's nice to have ... General http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b3188.php#comments Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:12:25 CST http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b3156.php http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b3156.php Well I took a walk in Parkville yesterday waiting on you know who to call. They never did but I got a couple pics and some exercise too. Good for the BP I guess. Posting them on here to see how they look on the blogs. The first one was ... General http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b3156.php#comments Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:32:01 CST http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b3132.php http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b3132.php Now I'm just waiting for them to call. My trainer was out last night and they're supposed to call today. Hopefully I'll be going out today or tomorrow. I'm glad orientation is finally over. However, there's still so much to learn. I really hope I ... General http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b3132.php#comments Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:28:30 CST http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2968.php http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2968.php Well the day started out ok. Didn't sleep a wink or so it felt that way. My alarm went off at 4 am and I got up and made coffee. De-caf of course because of the blood pressure. I headed out around 10 after 6 and got to the place by 20 til 7. ... General http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2968.php#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:43:54 CST http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2913.php http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2913.php Swift called Friday and they had a cancellation and asked if I could come in Monday. I said sure so tomorrow's the big day. My blood pressure is still high though. I only got a 3 month DOT med card because of it. Went to the doctor last monday ... General http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2913.php#comments Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:35:17 CST http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2783.php http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2783.php I went today for my test and guess what....I PASSED! Woohoo. I'm so happy. Just talked to Swift on the phone and they have me slated for Monday the 30th for orientation. I can't wait. This is going to be great and I'm really looking forward to ... General http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2783.php#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:52:46 CST http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2729.php http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2729.php Well I'll tell you a little about myself. I'm 39 years old and have been an electrician almost my whole life. I got tired of it and looked into something in driving and delivering. I was a courier for a while but it just wasn't worth it using your ... General http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2729.php#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:25:31 CST http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2728.php http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2728.php Hi there. Well I'm just starting out into trucking. Actually I've been going to a driving academy for the last 3 weeks. They think I'm ready for the big test Wednesday. Man I hope I pass! I'm tired of the academy and ready to get to ... General http://www.hwyblogs.com/blog/triac/b2728.php#comments Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:52:58 CST