New job jitters!

[Gary H NC]

I'm supposed to start a new job this week being my boating work is over for the season.
It is with a truck driver leasing agency.When one of their clients needs a driver they will call me and dispatch me out to that company.

I have the option to work full or part time and get to know many different companies in the area.
If i find something i really like i can talk to them about permanent hire.

I just have the jitters at this point about what my first assignment will be..
That and the fact i have to jump in a strange truck and go after it being so long since driving one..
I hope it is like riding a bicycle...and i have not forgot...

 

[rbh]

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Great to hear your workin, will you be driven the big rigs or a variaty of trucks

 

[Bondo]

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I hope it is like riding a bicycle...and i have not forgot...

Ayuh,... It is,.... I can still put a 53'x8,1/2'er into a 9' loading dock, in a jacknife finish...
And, I quit truckin' in the late 80s....

Don't worry about it,.... just be Yourself,+ you'll have No problems....

 

[Gary H NC]

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Thanks rbh! It will all be 18 wheelers. 90% local stuff and a few over night runs.
They do have a contract with a carrier for the US Postal Service.I would love to get on with them.It is all drop and hook and the driver never touches the load.They pay for hotels and about 800 a week...Home every other night.
I imagine i will have to work my way up to be considered for that.

 

[Gary H NC]

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Ayuh,... It is,.... I can still put a 53'x8,1/2'er into a 9' loading dock, in a jacknife finish...
And, I quit truckin' in the late 80s....

Don't worry about it,.... just be Yourself,+ you'll have No problems....

Thanks Bond-o......I feel better! I pulled my share of 53 footers and doubles back in the late 80's and early 90's. So i hope it all comes back really fast..

 

[rbh]

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I never was a long haul driver, but I sure hauled and set lots of power/tel poles into some ugly places. The tandem digger trucks are about 25/30 foot long, then add a pole trailer with 6-8, 60 foot +- poles and on a pintle hitch,
then start climbing up the side of a mountain to get into a mine site with icey switch backs yuck!!

 

[tashasdaddy]

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1st load. load of hogs going to be slaughtered. or chickens. maybe the sluge tank for the septic tank company.

 

[Gary H NC]

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1st load. load of hogs going to be slaughtered. or chickens. maybe the sluge tank for the septic tank company.

Thats just wrong TD....lol!

 

[BaDucK]

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Thanks rbh! It will all be 18 wheelers. 90% local stuff and a few over night runs.
They do have a contract with a carrier for the US Postal Service.I would love to get on with them.It is all drop and hook and the driver never touches the load.They pay for hotels and about 800 a week...Home every other night.
I imagine i will have to work my way up to be considered for that.

just hope that local stuff doesnt turn out being smithfield or mt aire farms.....

 

[kenmyfam]

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Glad to hear you will be working. Best of luck to you. You will be just fine.

 

[DECK SWABBER 58]

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1st load. load of hogs going to be slaughtered. or chickens. maybe the sluge tank for the septic tank company.

 

[Gary H NC]

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just hope that local stuff doesnt turn out being smithfield or mt aire farms.....

Nope. The job i go to in the morning is air freight.I arrive at 6 am and the truck will be loaded and waiting.
Not sure how many stops but it will be just bumping docks or drop and pick up.
Thanks for the well wishes guys! It doesn't sound like too bad of a deal but you know how first days can go...

 

[QC]

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Heck, you might end up with a fully automated manual and 500 horsepower. Don't go to sleep

Good luck man!!

 

[puddle jumper]

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Look at the good side of driving for so many companies. No stress.

 

[JustJason]

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Gary you'll do just fine.

 

[Vlad D Impeller]

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Best of luck to you mate.

 

[Gary H NC]

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Thanks everyone! Appreciate the input.

Well,up at 4 am sucking down some coffee.I'll see how this first day goes!
I must be getting old.....I feel fine with only 4 hours sleep. (until the coffee wears off )...4 am is usually the time i get up during the night to hit the bathroom! Then back to bed....lol! Yep,Old man!
Man,Did i get used to setting my own hours working on boats! I need to get over that fast...

Early morning Iboats fix completed! Have a good day guys!

 

[kenmyfam]

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Early morning Iboats fix completed! Have a good day guys!

Well I guess you are just starting the new job as i write this.
Hope all goes well for you my friend. I look forward to reading about it. I am just off on a short business trip this morning for a couple of days. I will check in when I can.

 

[LadyFish]

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Gary, good luck today, and be careful out there.​

 

[aspeck]

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Hope your day goes GREAT! Looking forward to hearing about it tonight.