I got a Job!

[MyGlockRocks19]

I just got hired on with a trucking company out of Claremont, NC! I'm going to be driving with a trainer for the next 8 weeks, and then I get my own truck and its on to making some decent money! I'll be doing the over-the-road thing for a good while, but I hope to eventually transition into a local or regional driver.

No more pizzas for me! Just felt like sharing the good news.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Roger that good buddy! Watch out for them smokies!!


Any idea on what kinda rig you'll be driving once you go solo?

 

[Bigum1969]

Congrats!

You deserve it... the move paid off.

 

[6birds]

Good job sticking with the job hunt! Good luck on the road, I drove OTR for a few years before college, loved it!!

 

[confused89]

Roger that good buddy! Watch out for them smokies!!


Any idea on what kinda rig you'll be driving once you go solo?

I am guessing that he will be driving a Freightliner Columbia.

Congrats on the new job. Your gonna need a whole lot of patience while driving a semi.

 

[LotsofGlocks]

Congrats on the new job!!!!

 

[MyGlockRocks19]

Thanks guys! The company I'm working for has a BUNCH of new Freightliner Cascadias, and I'm hoping I end up in one of those. They really don't have any BAD tractors, but I got to drive one of those for my road test, and was really impressed. I think the rest of the fleet is mostly Freightliner Columbias, and a few International Pro Stars.

As to freight, its all dry van 53' trailers. Don't have to screw with reefers or tarping loads. I do have my Hazmat and Tankers endorsements, but didn't have to get them to work here.

 

[Archbishop]

Congrats man! I wish you the best.

 

[Benny]

Congrats buddy!

BTW, stay the hell out of the fast lane...That one is for the rest of us.

 

[MyGlockRocks19]

Congrats buddy!

BTW, stay the hell out of the fast lane...That one is for the rest of us.

LOL! No worries there...I only use it to pass!

Oh and I forgot to mention...every last one of their trucks has an autoshift transmission. I learned how to double clutch in school, and can do it adequately...but man I love that autoshift in turns, traffic and coming up to lights. Its a PITA for backing, but its just something you've got to get used to.

 

[hornadylnl]

What brand of trailers does your company use?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Congrats!!!

And please don't run over my wife and I. We'll be in the Asheville area soon. lol

 

[MyGlockRocks19]

What brand of trailers does your company use?

To tell you the truth, I really don't know. I do know that every one I saw in the terminal in Claremont had our logo on it, but I don't know what manufacturer we get them from. When I find out, I'll let ya know.

Enjoy Asheville, Indy Guy. I was there a couple weeks back, and its a pretty neat city. Lots of hippies....but still pretty cool.

 

[Manan]

Congrats. Sounds like a good job in a not a lot of good jobs environment.

 

[JohnP82]

Congrats and good luck. Hope it all works out for you.

 

[HandK]

Congrats, glad to here that things are looking up for you.

 

[stilllearning09]

Congratulations and Good Luck. I happy to hear that things are turning around in your favor!!

 

[kblazer87]

Those auto shifters are great. Much easier on truck and driver. Congratulations on the new job.

 

[trad78]

Congrats! If you're ever in NWI and have a problem, give International in Hammond a call, mention INGO and I'll hook you up on prices! (oh yeah, ask for Greg)

 

[MyGlockRocks19]

Holy crap...I just got home at 6am this morning, and in the last week and a half, I've been in every state south of New York and east of Mississippi. I waved at you guys when I went through Indiana, but I didn't see any INGO bumper stickers. This job is nuts, but I think I like it! You get to go just about anywhere you could think to go, and get paid for it. The hours are something else, and sometimes traffic sucks, but a bad day on the road is still better than a good day in a store.