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Originally Posted by devildice
Anyways, I'll be looking forward to hearing about your experience while in school. Have you chosen a company yet?
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Hey DD,
Went to get the DOT Physical and the Doc had to take HIMSELF to the ER. I was a bit miffed when I showed up and his office was closed. When I called today to reschedule, he immediately started apologizing. Needless to say I felt like a heel when he told me that. He said all is well and we rescheduled for tomorrow (19 Feb). I took the opportunity to swing by the school and turn in my character references and essay since it was right down the road. They called today and said I got the scholarship. Its only $750 but every little bit helps. She said they really like my essay and it was one of the better ones they got.
With regards to company's, I am still looking at doing at least 2 more years in this Canoe Club (that will have me at 22 years and hopefully a better economy), so far my interests are mainly leaning towards flatbeds and tankers. I am open to anything just to get the experience as a few companies I like require 2-3 years OTR experience. Here is what I am looking at thus far:
Flatbed:
TMC
Lonestar ( I am standing by for you to smack me in the back of the head)
Anderson Trucking Service
Roehl (not interested in there Honor Program, though)
JK Hackl
Kaiser Transport
Tanker:
Superior Carrier
Miller Transporters, Inc.
Also, Tri-State Motor Transit. I really like the nature of the work there.
My ultimate goal is to branch out on my own, but that is years down the road. I have all of this layed out in a "Long and Short Range Training Plan" ( you remember those, LOL). Also the wife and I plan on moving back to the Great State of Texas (I am from Austin), so I need to keep that in perspective as well.
Like you, I am putting in many hours of research. I am also open to your feedback at anytime.
R/
Frat