Profile For Steven B.

Voila! Now my CDL speaks for itself.

I guess the link "Help & Advice" said it all then. So be it, I will keep the rest to myself (and leave the etiquette to my CDL manual).

But to clear the air, I thought it would be assumed that I respect all of you experienced drivers, because I am here... so my opinion is not a dismissal of your advice or status. It is simply an analysis of what I have seen in the job market in my area (and is naturally part of my job seeking adventure). Just thought to share it with you for the sake of philosophy and comradery (of all things), not arguments or accusations. I didn't get a manual on the fine points of truck forum etiquette, so please pardon my french.

I don't even mind that the discussion is going in circles. That would be my job after all, as the world turns.

Like everyone said, there are options out there. My thing was that the jobs requiring experience were no different in nature. I will be the one driving either way.

I get the point, but this was an "it would be nice" if the employment options were as standardized as the CDL requirements type of discussion. Not that I am wanting a CDL earner of the year award.

Or make that "extraordinaire"... at least I can spell CDL (hey, that sounds like a slogan)!

Actually I'd like to get a T-shirt with "CDL Extrordinare" in big bold type. But then, I'm not experienced enough to have a sense of humor. Back to business as usual (square one with a chip on someone else's shoulder).

I think some were 18 days or more, so maybe they would let Mike have a go at it (not sure who he contacted).

Not to say that my CDL has any meaning (that will be my little secret from now on).