Profile For David O.

Thank you pj for the input.

I was painfully aware of the south Florida return to civilization hardship. When I was otr, I just stayed out for 2.5+ months at a time.

That 10 quarter mark you mentioned is probably when I got out.

I guess for the next 3 years or so I'll just plan on sticking to local. Maybe start taking the bus to work 🤣

Anyone have some leads on a lucrative hands off type local job? Dump truck seemed pretty laid back but between musical trucks and mechanic work...

Thanks for your response Brett.

I am currently pulling a walking floor end dump for a landscape company but south Florida has it's issues including low wages and scorching heat.

Could always go back to running wreckers even if it's only until that ticket falls off.

Honestly less than elated about the prospect of another lease so I'm sure I couldn't cut it owning my rig unless maybe if I sub leased it or something to that effect.

Caught a couple big speeding tickets during my hiatus. Been driving local for almost 2 years. First ticket withheld adjudication so that shouldn't be any points but the second ticket I was found guilty. 91/55 in personal car but that it matters.

How long is that gonna be an issue.. any options short of Buying my own truck?

I pulled reefer through a lease purchase for about a year. Enjoyed myself for the most part, was just stressing myself out trying to find a life partner.

Anywho, thanks in advance for input. I'll try to be more contributing with my next steps.

So, it didn't work out last time I talked with a recruiter. I sold my cars and quit my job and was let down the day before I was supposed to get on the bus.

This past year I pushed through and earned my CLP just days before they changed the regulations in February. I hadn't the time to earn any extra endorsements or anything but I have a class a with air brakes.

I currently drive a one pounder rollback wrecker at a company that recently bought a heavy wrecker. I've put a couple miles on that beauty but I think I want to go see more of this great country before everything goes to ****.

So, I'm looking into a few of the mega carriers who offer company sponsored training and hoping to find one that will allow my 70 lb dog to go with me in a few months after I've finished training.

I'm taking with a recruiter but should I be pursuing more potential companies? I've always had weekly job alerts in my email for things that interest me.

Should I be looking into the next opportunity after I've got a year or two experience? I'm obviously planning on staying with a company willing to invest in me but there's always that "what if" there's something better

I was supposed to leave at noon tomorrow, I received a phone call from my recruiter this morning. He says that his supervisor did a final review on my work history, which is admittedly poor. 3 months here; 6 months there, 3 months at the other place.

They want me to get another job and stay there 6 to 9 months and reapply. Is this normal? Are there any other companies with a decent company sponsored program that may overlook this sort of thing?

I may just go get my permit and ride with my neighbor who hauls asphalt in triaxle dumps. Is that a viable plan or will the OTR companies scoff at that down the road?

Thanks in advance.

I've read quite a few of your posts, old school and I must say I can appreciate your input.

I leave Saturday for Prime Inc. company sponsored school.

I've been spending all my free time going through the High Road Training Program, good stuff.

I've packed some clothes for both warm and cool weather and I have the money they said that I will need.

My laptop, tablet, digital camera and usb battery pack are all charged and packed .

I've been eating healthier and working on my stress levels and have brought my blood pressure down to 137 over 85.

Part of me feels I'm forgetting something. Any input please?

You should be able to find exact dates and charges via your county website. I was able to save all of my issues on a USB flash drive, that way if I need them, I won't have to search and download and decipher.

Jeep driver wasn't drunk? I used to live less than 20 miles from there.

I'm definitely going to do a few home kits and maybe even a full lab sample before I go apply anywhere.

There's an outfit locally called LabCorp, I think it's under $80. If that's what it takes to avoid a 5 year problem, then that's what it takes. They say 3 months on hair, so I'm thinking I'll shave in two months then wait 3 more. I should be thoroughly upset with the Florida sun by then. My current job sucks in the summer especially, so I'll be ready to leave this chapter behind.

Thanks everyone for the input, in the meantime I'll be working on customizing my Atlas, studying the high road and minimizing my belongings to obtain a storage unit and ditch the room I've been renting.

My mom is going to kill me for making her watch my dog for weeks at a time, but I'll finally be able to buy her that fence for the back yard.