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#11
09-02-2007, 02:32 PM
May one, most humbly, inquire about what precipitated this apparent detachment from items of conspicuous consumption ? I'm just curious... not trying to be smart or anything.[/quote]
I can't give you a straight answer on that... Maybe I reached my goals of buying certain things so I need something new? Bored with my current routines? Got what I wanted, can say I had it, so dont care if its not there anymore? Dont know??? Did you ever see the movie forrest gump? He just kept running and running and running, then just said, "I think i'll go home now" LOL I just want to turn around.
#12
09-02-2007, 02:47 PM
Originally Posted by Colts Fan
Molson, if you don't mind me asking, what is it that attracts you to trucking? Beleive me, I understand where you are coming from being in financial services. Clients are a pain in the ass.
Or, is this another joke thread. 1. I guess I just get sick of shaving, wearing certain clothes. 2. I have always dreamed of driving a big rig. (this is really #1) 3. Sick of dealing with people (although I know you have to deal with them in this industry, just not to the same extent I dont think) 4. Want to see sights 5. Sick and tired and having to go home to the same house, in the same place, with the same people. 6. Just want to go wherever, whenever. 7. Like being on my own and not having to worry about anybody but myself. 8. the trucks are just bad ass!  9. like a challenge 10. I never sleep as it is...usually fall asleep around 3am because I have to, not cause I want to. 11. other reasons not described above. 12. Last but most importantly in my eyes, to say I did it (not just drive) but be a great driver, start a great business and say I did it because I have always dreamed of it. Again, by no means am I saying the grass is greener on the other side, but at least I can say I saw it and never say should have could have.
#13
09-02-2007, 02:52 PM
Re: re
Originally Posted by Griff
I wish you the best of luck if you decide to go for it. Have you thought about what kinda trailer's you would want to pull?? Like other's have said i'd get atleast 1yr under your belt before you think about your own rig. For me i'd go with a company that has large car's.. :twisted:
What do they call an enclosed trailer??
#14
09-02-2007, 03:07 PM
Re: re
Originally Posted by Molson
Originally Posted by Griff
I wish you the best of luck if you decide to go for it. Have you thought about what kinda trailer's you would want to pull?? Like other's have said i'd get atleast 1yr under your belt before you think about your own rig. For me i'd go with a company that has large car's.. :twisted:
What do they call an enclosed trailer?? The enclosed trailors can be called van, dry van, box..Unless it is refrigerated, then it is called a reefer. Good luck to you,hope this helps.
#15
09-02-2007, 03:10 PM
Re: re
Originally Posted by married to the road
Originally Posted by Molson
Originally Posted by Griff
I wish you the best of luck if you decide to go for it. Have you thought about what kinda trailer's you would want to pull?? Like other's have said i'd get atleast 1yr under your belt before you think about your own rig. For me i'd go with a company that has large car's.. :twisted:
What do they call an enclosed trailer?? The enclosed trailors can be called van, dry van, box..Unless it is refrigerated, then it is called a reefer. Good luck to you,hope this helps.
#16
09-02-2007, 03:29 PM
re
Yep large car is like 379 pete kenworth w900. Knowing what trailer's you want to pull will also let you know what option's you have for starting out.
Large Car.... I edited out the picture. Sorry you got to be the first one Griff but in the furture please size the pic so others ( including me ) won't have to scroll back and forth to read the posts. Ridge
#18
09-02-2007, 05:55 PM
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Re: Newbie
Originally Posted by Molson
This is my situation. I am 29 yrs old, have been a financial advisor for 6 yrs now, make a 6 digit income and have all the toys ive ever wanted. Most people would kill to be where I am at, but now, I am willing to give it all up to be a long hauler. I do not want to do it for the money obviously, I just want to be on the road driving a big rig (hopefully my own some day) traveling all over.
If you were in my position and could start over again, what would you suggest doing?
#19
09-03-2007, 12:07 AM
Griff, Now thats a "LARGE CAR", is that yours??
CFM said:
I was in your position and can tell you without hesitiation to RUN AWAY from irregular-route OTR trucking.
Keep in mind various drivers opinions. What you describe you seem to desire OTR at least for a period of time. There is nothing wrong with that. You can also find dedicated runs that keep you on a more regular schedule while still running OTR. If you really want to run OTR, sign on with reputable OTR company for a period of time and see if it is to your liking, I suggest at least 1 year B4 you start investing into Owner Operator. I drive OTR (Dedicated) and have no problem with it, as do alot of drivers out here. What is working in your favor is you are single and "well invested" to at least give Trucking a try, and see if its to your liking.
#20
09-03-2007, 12:43 AM
Well, I guess we all started out WANTING to do this. Some of us still like it, and some of us just stuck in it.
And for your information, I DO shave every day. :roll:
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