hey HOBO i know you smoke. What is your brand and how much do you smoke in a day?? What is your fav. beer???

 

I smoke WAY too much! I smoke between 2 to 3 packs a day of Doral Lights! And my favorite beer is Coors Light! Gotta watch the figure don't ya know! :lol:

 

2-3 packs a day :shock: I picture you a lucky strike type of guy.

 

Okay, I'm going to assume this question is for ME. But, it is a difficult one to answer. I have PM's with MANY CAD members, but only ONE so far that I have met in person. (none by accident, this one was plannned.) As it is possible that she might read this, your question is STILL hard to answer, and should NEVER have been asked. But, no ..... we weren't a good "fit," and I would have preferred to remember her as she was on this board, and not in person.

I didn't explain it well but was thinking more along the lines of other male memebr that you might have networked with, bought parts from or asked about a job with them... I wasn't trying to ask about realtionships with members the way it came out. Sorry about that. I was interested more in you ever met anyone like GMAN, Steve or the regulars while waiting in a line or having repairs done and meeting by coincidence.

What would you do if you ever met BD at a fuel island and he helped you without either one of you knowing it's you? :shock: :lol: :lol:

Oh, In the future just tell me you aren't going to answer something if it's not clear. Since this is the first forum that i have ever taken an interest I am learning alot about posting/forums and enjoy everyones talent in getting their point's across because I failed miserably at english in high school. ops:

Anyway, I was talking to another driver that we still play trukz with yesterday on the cell. He said he met one of our trukz members at a TA and put two and two together and they both got a good laugh out of it. :lol: 8)

Yes, I am working again, thank you.

Your Welcome and nice to hear

My company folded with no notice, and I took the first week off to "deal" with the shock. The second week, I started thinking about my alternatives, and checking into them. I had been teaming since I started trucking, and wanted to go SOLO for my next "experience" if possible. But, I don't play that game of 5 weeks out and 3 or 4 days at home!

The third week, I had several interviews, and some of them fell through. One because I was 4 months short of the required 3 years experience!

The fourth week, I was still contacting a few others, but was trying to nail down the one company that offered what I wanted most. The 5th week, I was tentatively hired by this company, but needed to wait for the insurance approval, and the availability of a truck. (I didn't go with a mega, obviously!)

This weekend, I am home again, after my first week out with my new company. I made more than I ever did in one week with my past company, I am STILL working for a small company that gives me the freedom I require, and I have already been promoted to a newer and nicer truck! I will get to go to MOST places I want to go, and don't have to go where I don't WANT to go.

And, YES..... I am happy to be OTR (on the road) again! I could probably have been in another "TEAM" truck within the first week, but I've had enough of that. Changing to Solo.... and doing it "My Way"... has been a tougher task, but I hope the rewards will be worth it.

Thanks for asking![/quote]

Your welcome.
Job hunting really sux.I have been looking at companies for a while and it's a tough market right now. For me I will start at the bottom and work my way up as everyone else here has. I have the luxury of hanging out and leaving when the time is right.. And you did very well to find another niche at "cheers trucking". Glad to hear it's working out for you. 8)

 

Hobo, I'm glad to see that you are back at work. Are you running Regional or 48 states? How long are you out? You've got to admit, it sure as hell is a lot better for sleeping when that sleeper isn't bouncing around?

Good luck Hobo!

 

;;; One because I was 4 months short of the required 3 years experience!


????????????? How old are you? I was figuring at least 50 and you've been driving your whole life? Maybe you are 50 and did something previous to this? Care to E X P A N D.

 

Nope. Actually, I prefer Camel lights, but smoking as much as I do, they start to give me a headache after awhile. Dorals are made by the same company with pretty much the same tobacco recipe. And they're cheaper. :wink:

 

Belpre said:

Thanks. He is a 48 state carrier, but doesn't do NYC, Cali or Orygun. He has a couple of teams that go to WA state. I will be doing mostly TX, CO, NE, UT, OK and then hauling something back to PA, MA or places up there. Then something else to get me back home to NC. Typical run is about 6 days, but I can opt to stay out more like 10 if I want. I have always liked getting home more or less weekly, and I'll still get my 2 days off most of the time.

Well, that's really a mixed blessing for me. I definitely sleep more soundly when sitting still, but I have a minor back problem and when the truck is moving, bouncing, shaking and vibrating, by lying on my side I get a type of "adjustment" on every trip. My back never felt better in my life than when I was Teaming! Now, I wake up most mornings a little stiff!

I also kinda preferred the "white noise" of the wind blowing past the vents in the sleeper over the sound of someone's APU or engine running.
But, I also woke up every time my co-driver came off the exit ramp, or slowed down too much in heavy traffic, or hit the growler! :shock:

Thanks!

 

I turned 52 this past Wednesday and I"ve said many times on here that I've only been driving a TRUCK for about 3 years. I started out with a Team company, and I still believe that is the best way for anyone to learn the ropes.

I've had several interesting jobs in my life prior to this, and owned my own company for about 10 years.

 

He!!, I wake up that way every morning!!! :lol: