Profile For Sneaky Pete

I know I'm repeating what I previously put up in another post as well as what Brett, G-Town and several others have stated in many different ways, but I think it's important and can't be stressed enough, especially to new drivers: Attitude determines outcome. For the most part anyway.

Check out Roehl. They have great hometime plans. Depends how much money you need to make, but a friend of mine is on the 14/7 plan currently. Out 14 days then home for a week, not a bad deal and he makes in the mid 40s. Roehl has several hometime options.

This is something I have had taped to my clipboard since I started a little over 5 years ago. I still read it occasionally when I'm having an attitude problem. (and since I'm from New Jersey, well...) When I first started and experienced the frustrations that all new drivers do while on that steep learning curve, I would read this pretty much every day just to remind me that how the day/week/career turns out is really up to me. Doing that along with a few deep breaths would often help give me a fresh perspective. You might also remember it and use it as an antidote when you get near those terminal rats Brett talked about in his recent podcast. Believe in yourself!

What G-Town said Liam. This has been taped to my clipboard since I started. It's a little worn and faded but the words are as true as ever. During the first several months I read it almost every day just to remind me and to keep things in perspective. Best of luck to you!

"The "fragrance" of the truck parking area at truck stops. (I know, ladies, it's a guy thing.)"

And can I just add, particularly in the summertime!

Congratulations and good luck!! Tons of information on this sight that will answer all of your questions, even the ones you haven't thought of yet!

Steve L. mentioned looking into beverage companies and supermarkets, maybe starting as a warehouse worker. That might be a great idea for you. I currently live in the northeast but want to eventually move to Sarasota. I checked in to Publix. They don't hire drivers directly, they promote from within. You start as a warehouse worker and progress from there. From what I read, it is an 8-10 year process to get to driver. BUT, they pay for your training when the time comes, you have a job with benefits while you're learning, you can stay local with your son, and you have a company that offers many other options besides driving. If getting out on the road is your main goal, that won't work for you, but if you're goal is to find a way to provide for and spend time with your son and driving is just something that you may or may not eventually be interested in, this might help. I don't know what they pay or what the benefits are, but I believe that Forbes has them ranked in Top 100 companies to work for. Can't be too bad and probably worth checking in to. Good luck!

Great info and reminders for all drivers OS. Thanks for the post.

Congratulations and good luck with your new career!! It's a steep learning curve, but be patient and stick with it, it's well worth the effort!!

Thanks Pianoman, those are all of the same reasons on my list of pros. KDLinks X1 is the same camera I was looking at too, got great reviews and I think only around $150. I guess for a onetime fee, that's cheap peace of mind/insurance!