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Deerhunter · #1 09-30-2006, 02:51 PM

Well tomorrow is the big day I am driving down to Arkansas to get started with Maverick tomorrow at CDL school. And when I woke up this morning I realized I only had 24 hours till I leave. I took along look at my wife sleeping peacefully and I got back in bed and gave her a big hug and told I was gonna miss her and the Kids and I could feel the tears welling up. She sensed I was getting a little upset. and she said that's OK it wont be that long. and we just lay there together in that warm embrace . I can understand why guys give up now. But I'm not going to. I have to much at stake here. I'm determined to do this and make it happen. 4 weeks is a long time to be away. Now I have maybe just little taste of what military guys go through when they leave. albeit I know I'm not going into harms way and not for months on end. Just a taste of what its like to leave your comfort zone and take a big step in your life. I have been at my current job since before we got married and I have never left this area for more than a couple of weeks and never on my own. I am not sure what I am trying to say here just letting off a little stress I guess. Maybe someone will read this and know what they are in for when they make the decision to take on this life. I will try and update when I can. But probably not until I'm am finished with training. So wish me luck and if you pray please feel free. Ps I have a new found respect for what folks in this line of work go thru everyday and I haven't even started yet. See you guys on the other side.

stevedb28 · #2 09-30-2006, 04:04 PM

Good luck, I know what you mean tho I have a 4 yr old and I am going to Maverick in a week or so myself. I miss them already, but I know it will mean a better life overall for my family. 30k more a yr can do wonders for income. I have a good marriage so Im not worried about that. Just hope everything is green on the other side as do you. Take care youll be alright just have to adjust.

Deerhunter · #3 10-27-2006, 08:27 PM

At last. well here I am I got home last night from little rock. 3 weeks of cdl school. a couple days in the securement barn. and then 4 and a half days of orientation. It was a hard time being away sometimes but I made it thru. with alot of help from my wonderful wife who was right there for me every day even when I felt like I wasnt going to make it. I am so happy I stuck it out. I didnt have to go to the barn but I live 10 hrs away. and they pay 100 bucks a day so I stayed. Im glad I did because I learned alot. I asked to stay home until next thursday. And they said no problem. Mt trainer will between then or maybe the following monday. well goto go . update later.

larryh31 · #4 10-27-2006, 08:31 PM

Congrats on finishing the CDL school.

Class Alien · #5 10-27-2006, 08:51 PM

I came here from much further away than you can imagine to become A trucker. I will be on the road soon. My hats off to all you truckers who
spend all this time away from your families in order to make A better life
for you & your loved ones.

Deerhunter · #6 10-28-2006, 01:55 AM

Class alien one thing Maverick taught us was we are not truckers we are professional drivers. maybe thats why we get paid more. I dont know. LOL . My wife was really a strong backer for me I accussed her of being stronger than I was there were days I felt like I was defeated but she kept me strong with her praise and encouragement. I cant thank her enough . Cdl school was a real roller coaster. And oreintation as well. But I made it. so it cant be to awful bad.

redsfan · #7 10-28-2006, 03:56 AM

Congrats Deerhunter! It sounds like you are blessed with a wonderful, supportive wife. Congrats on that as well! I spent a few weeks away from the wife and kids while in training also and I can certainly appreciate what you have gone through.

Maverick is a great company, you'll be glad that you went with them. I can tell you from my experience that the grass isn't always as green on the local side either. I wish I would have never left Maverick and I will most likely be headed back there in the near future.

Good luck!

One · #8 10-28-2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Deerhunter

Class alien one thing Maverick taught us was we are not truckers we are professional drivers. maybe thats why we get paid more. I dont know. LOL . My wife was really a strong backer for me I accussed her of being stronger than I was there were days I felt like I was defeated but she kept me strong with her praise and encouragement. I cant thank her enough . Cdl school was a real roller coaster. And oreintation as well. But I made it. so it cant be to awful bad.

I dont know if youre the best paid drivers

Those are the traits of a real woman! Congrats~!

hitman · #9 10-28-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Deerhunter

My wife was really a strong backer for me I accussed her of being stronger than I was there were days I felt like I was defeated but she kept me strong with her praise and encouragement. I cant thank her enough .

Congrats Deerhunter! That is great to hear. It is comforting to know that you have a "cheerleader" back home, who is there to support you 100% in what you are doing, and there to pick you up when you fall. It really makes you try that much harder to acomplish your goal. I know that my wife, will give me the same support that yours did, when it is my time for me to go for training. She knows how much that I really want this to work, and my desire to be a trucker. I truly love her for that. We are so lucky to have wifes like that.