Looking to start my taining with Roadmaster.
#21
02-24-2009, 02:26 PM
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: the Buckeye
Posts: 1,732
If I remember right the Wild Weasel was an F4G and they were based at George AFB in CA. I worked on F4E's which was your basic tactical fighter, replaced by F15E's. We had the ALR46 (radar detection/identification), ALE40 chaff/flare dispenser, and ALQ131 (radar jamming pod).
#22
02-24-2009, 02:46 PM
There is no doubt that northern Ohio is a better freight lane than Florida and there will be more OTR jobs available. Are you ready to move to a different place, live on the road away from your daughter, and most likely take a pay cut to start out. The climate will also be a huge change for you and it gets very depressing in the winter time around here. You said you like to be outdoors so I would suggest trying to get on with Pepsi or a beer distributor. They will both usually hire you right out of school and it is a way to get some experience and still be home everyday. Pepsi has a terminal in Elyria which is very close to Lorain. I saw Pepsi and House of Larose(Budweiser) were both hiring recently. You would probably make 30's to 40k working for either one of them to start. I live in the area so feel free to ask questions.
#23
02-24-2009, 03:13 PM
Sidewinderf16, I understand your motivation in wanting to please you daughter by moving her closer to her mother. I would ask why your daughter's mother could not move closer to where you and your daughter live? It would be much easier for her to move than you and your daughter. Your daughter is established in school and would leave her friends to move to where her mother resides. You would also need to leave a good paying job. This is not the best time to be making major changes. Jobs are not as plentiful as they were only a few months ago. If you have a good job I suggest you delay your move until the economy improves. Freight is down dramatically as are freight rates. Carriers are having to cut costs in any way they can. Many are going out of business. I am not trying to discourage you from doing what you want but would have you step back and take a look at the realities of what is going on in this country. As others have pointed out you are moving to a very depressed part of the country. This is the first time in many years when we have seen this part of the country in such a depressed state. In fact, I don't recall the economy being down so much in my lifetime. If you are planning on driving over the road it may be easier to live in one of the "rust belt" states when the economy is strong, but with the economy being low it may be more difficult to get home and you will likely be doing much more sitting. Everyone that I know is sitting much more than usual. You need to take a reality check as to your financial needs and whether this industry could support those needs with the current economy. If your daughter wants to spend more time with her mother then perhaps she could either go spend the summers with her or even move to where her mother lives by herself. You need to look at this realistically. Your income will likely drop at least in the near term. If you do decide to proceed then I would echo what some others have mentioned about finding a community college or state vocational school to get your training and CDL. It costs much less than a private school and you will get as good if not better training. They will also assist you in finding a driving position.
I failed to mention that my daughter's grandma has six months to a year to live due to Cancer, and my daughter's mom is married and has four other kids. This makes me Ohio bound. Also, there are more driving jobs in Ohio than any other unless you are a Health care professional. I do plan on taking my time with all this and researching it well. This is why I am here getting info from you. Thanks again! Sidewinder 
#24
02-24-2009, 03:20 PM
There is no doubt that northern Ohio is a better freight lane than Florida and there will be more OTR jobs available. Are you ready to move to a different place, live on the road away from your daughter, and most likely take a pay cut to start out. The climate will also be a huge change for you and it gets very depressing in the winter time around here. You said you like to be outdoors so I would suggest trying to get on with Pepsi or a beer distributor. They will both usually hire you right out of school and it is a way to get some experience and still be home everyday. Pepsi has a terminal in Elyria which is very close to Lorain. I saw Pepsi and House of Larose(Budweiser) were both hiring recently. You would probably make 30's to 40k working for either one of them to start. I live in the area so feel free to ask questions.
I will definitely look up your name when I get the CDL. I just hope any of them are still hiring when I decide to apply. Thanks for your reply! Be safe. Sidewinder
#25
02-25-2009, 01:09 AM
OH is definately better for freight than fl. you may be able to get a local driving job hauling steel. there are a lot of flatbedders in the OH area. doing a daily run & being home every night would give you experience without all the stress of going o. t. r. I will say, that I get the impression that you will do what you think is right & best concerning your family. considering your daughters grandmother's condition is very thoughtful & shows you have character. this type of thought process & character trait is what will help you succeed in life.
#26
02-25-2009, 01:58 AM
I understand the concern, and I appreciate the advice, but there just isn't work of my kind in the Lorain Area. The closest I could find was in Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
Just so you know, my job involves working on Passenger Boarding Bridges, Conveyor systems, and Baggage Scales. I currently make twenty dollars p/hour. This is why I am looking at enrolling with Roadmaster; they allow me to keep my job while I train for my CDL. Not Many Options for Me! All are easy drives to Lorain...and you would actually be able to see the girl more often, while maintaining a decent living standard. If you really must change jobs...do as has been suggested and take the CDL course at one of the CC's. Then look at any one of the tanker outfits that hire in that area of OH. Delivering fuel will pay just a bit better than OTR trucking right now, and not everyone does it.
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#27
02-25-2009, 02:04 AM
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: the Buckeye
Posts: 1,732
There is no doubt that northern Ohio is a better freight lane than Florida and there will be more OTR jobs available. Are you ready to move to a different place, live on the road away from your daughter, and most likely take a pay cut to start out. The climate will also be a huge change for you and it gets very depressing in the winter time around here. You said you like to be outdoors so I would suggest trying to get on with Pepsi or a beer distributor. They will both usually hire you right out of school and it is a way to get some experience and still be home everyday. Pepsi has a terminal in Elyria which is very close to Lorain. I saw Pepsi and House of Larose(Budweiser) were both hiring recently. You would probably make 30's to 40k working for either one of them to start. I live in the area so feel free to ask questions.
#28
02-25-2009, 05:01 AM
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 1,658
 Also, try the local foodservice companies in the area, both national ones and the local ones.
#29
02-25-2009, 09:13 AM
I think Pepsi is right off of 57. It used to be there. I know they consolidated the cleveland and twinsburg plant and moved it all to twinsburg. I am back to fuel. After 6months at Upsf my boss called me and offered me a sweet deal to come back there. Been back at it over a year now. How are things going for you over there. Do you still have guys laid off?
#30
02-25-2009, 02:14 PM
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: the Buckeye
Posts: 1,732
I think Pepsi is right off of 57. It used to be there. I know they consolidated the cleveland and twinsburg plant and moved it all to twinsburg. I am back to fuel. After 6months at Upsf my boss called me and offered me a sweet deal to come back there. Been back at it over a year now. How are things going for you over there. Do you still have guys laid off?
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