New Members - Introduce Yourself

[Hawk_sga]

I did the same thing. I relinquished my Class "A" after an injury. Thought I wasn't going to drive again. Never say never. Roll with the punches keep working for what you want. It's tough getting up and running again but if your persistant it will happen. Good luck.

[Sharlie]

We can make it mandatory - it's technically not hard to do. Is this a strong wish around here?

It is a strong wish for freebird, but personally I prefer anonymity. Maybe my tin foil hat it on too tight, maybe I just don't trust people online.

[CleeIB]

Thanks for the input, Sharlie. I'm favor of preserving people's anonymity also, so unless there's a strong demand for a feature that compromises it, I'm inclined to let the status quo stand.

[davidj]

hello everyone, my name is David Jerrolds i live in Cabot Arkansas im a long time truck driver, im 41 unemployed at this time because i need atruck to retest in cause my CDL expired and i dont know anyone with their own truck.really wanting to get back to driving asap, stumbled across this site, really like it. truckin runs deep in my family,some of you might know blue demon, rooster man,roughneck, heavy metal, all family that drive truck. any way folks god bless all of you and have safe journeys.

[CleeIB]

Welcome, davidj! Feel free to browse and post around the forums. Good luck with getting back on the road!

[Troublemakin Injun]

Injun. Yep, that Injun.

Hie-dee-ho!

[CleeIB]

Welcome, Injun! Don't make too much trouble 'round here.

[golfhobo]

We can make it mandatory - it's technically not hard to do. Is this a strong wish around here?

Thanks for the input, Sharlie. I'm [in] favor of preserving people's anonymity also, so unless there's a strong demand for a feature that compromises it, I'm inclined to let the status quo stand.

I feel much like freebird does. There are MANY times a newbie posts here and we can't answer their question because they haven't given us ANY idea where they are in this great big, truck connected, country of ours! But there is a simple answer that pleases everyone...

Make the *field* mandatory during the registration process, but leave it as open TO LIES, exaggerations and funny answers as it is NOW. [you can even give them a caveat explaining that they don't have to tell the truth.... just that they must fill in the BLANK.]

I get a chuckle out of some of the "locations." MOST who join here will have figured out by now that they don't HAVE to tell the city and state... and some might not be able to think up something cool or funny. But, everyone (including current members) should be *required* to put something in the *field* so that we know whether they just MISSED IT... or don't want us to know.

I'm sure freebird isn't advocating threatening a cattle prod if people don't give city and state... Sharlie can remain anonymous and unamused if she prefers.

I'm sure all of you don't give your actual first and last names on every "online" registration. I sure don't! I am enrolled all over the internet(s) as Mr. Golf Hobo.

Flip the switch, Clee!

[golfhobo]

Welcome, Lanta!

I can't tell if your project is a joke or not... but I'll let the other members here decide

Good luck!

You can't tell ONLY because you didn't click on her homepage link OR the "Mexpharm" link on her homepage. But... I don't know how you could read her post without seeing SPAM all over it!

Notice the location field is blank.

On the other hand, look at the post by Dispatch. Look at the location field and re-read the post. I first thought "SPAM" but deleted my post cuz I can't be sure. If she's just promoting a [legal] service, there IS a forum here for that... right? And if so, she just made good use of the location field.

[CleeIB]

Thanks for the input, Hobo. Since making location field mandatory is unprecedented for any of the forum sites I manage, I'll wait for more input indicating a strong demand for the feature. I'm willing to flip the switch if there is such demand. In the meantime, I'm not super-inclined to make people fill out a field that, as you indicated, people can fill out deceptively for whatever reason.

[PMt]

Hi everyone,
As a new member let me introduce "my self". I'm here behalf of my company PMT Transport LLC - we are in need of OTR drivers and as I search trough on the internet where I can post our needs, this website pop into my eye. So "my self" is small San JOse based transportation company, we are driving over the 48 states but most of our loads are going to Canada. And "my self" in need of dedicated drivers with experience asap. That's all what I can think of now. As me - I'm hired as official paper pusher, born to organize and sit front of the computer.

[ground_pounder]

I'm will. nice meeting everyone here . recently got my cdl untill i found out my brother has intestional cancer so iv'e been stuck taking care of him as he's tired alot and just wore out from his treatments. i'm looking forward to getting rollin though i can't wait to be out there as thats where my spirit truly is. i just hope he gets better soon. this is a great forum as well seems like everyones family here very welcoming. iv'e got the itch to be jammin gears and hearing the sound of the engine.

[CleeIB]

Welcome, PMt and ground_pounder - glad to have you both around

[Roadhog]

ground_pounder ... prayers out for you and your brother! He's lucky to have a brother that can be at his side through this, and we will stick by your side.
I hope you're both having a good day. I bet those are few right now, so stay strong.

[ground_pounder]

thanks cleeib glad to have you around to

[ground_pounder]

thank you roadhod for the prayers. yes he is lucky to have a bro that can be by his side through all this. iv'e been staying strong and keeping the faith as faith is the best medicine. we have are good days and the days where he justs gets under my skin but i understand why and i let it pass on . he's not getting any better though. he's just wore out all the time and sleeps alot. i don't know if he will make it or not hoping he does as cancer is a bitch to fight.

good day

[norwal]

I am norwal..nickname is Bud.
Came across this site and managed to log on because of my interest in what truckers use for tie downs on their tarps.

I am tired of buying the inadequate bungees that are sold in retail stores and online. Looking for the best rubber rope and bungees that will weather best in winter and summer with minimum cracking.
I guess you can boot me off the site but I figure truckers use the best and know what to buy.

Can I get some advice where to buy the best ?
Thanks

Norwal

[CleeIB]

Welcome, Norwal! We aren't ready to boot you off the site just yet

The best place to ask your bungee question might be Product Reviews:
Trucking Product Reviews by Truckers for Truckers - Page 1