Terminated After 3rd Week Of OTR Training

Haha, my angelic like innocence concealed that little disturbing fact from me.

Where is this misconception of dry van always gets a drop n hook. Easily 75-85% of what I do is live load and unload. Target, Walgreens, Menards, Shopko, Sysco, GFS, RFS, McLane, PFG. I spend my time either at a large DC or surrounded by reefers. At least all I have to do is sweep out the back. I don't have to go get my trailer washed out. If I am not at a food place then I am in some disaster of a recycling center. The only places I consistently get a drop n hook is at SCA or Resolute. Even then I end up doing a fair number of live loads; because, I always push to be early.

Old school,

Miracle is correct. I don't want to be a good driver, I want to be sofa king good😎. But as a restaurant manager for 20+ years, I'm used to many of the things truckers are required to endure. I have to deal with adversity daily if not more often, I work holidays and nights for no additional pay, I'm away from my family all the time, however not to the extent OTR drivers do regularly. I do 12 hour days as the norm, often 6 days a week, and 16-18 hours is not uncommon so I'm not naturally lazy. I think the most drastic variance from what I'm accustomed to will be the solitude. In restaurants, I'm around people all the time. And frankly I'm looking forward to a bit of alone time. I'm going to continue studying until I go to Missouri, and will continue to read while on the 38 hour bus ride.

I sincerely appreciate everyone's input, and hope I can be a productive, respectable member of this industry.

I want to thank Brett as well for creating this place for us. I have learned so much from the message boards, the podcasts, and the high road training. Bravo, sir. I hope I make you proud of me. Even though I have seen some discouraging things here (like 50% of noobs don't last a year) I am excited to begin this chapter. I know it will not be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is.

I was listening to the podcast featured in the last email about the rats. You said their failure is a self fulfilling prophecy. I love that. I have told my children when they say "I can't" it is a self fulfilling prophecy. But so is saying "I can". So Brett, and everyone else, I CAN be a successful truck driver.

I want to thank Prime as well for taking a chance on me. I can, and I will do well for you and myself.

Goodbye for now

Where is this misconception of dry van always gets a drop n hook. Easily 75-85% of what I do is live load and unload. Target, Walgreens, Menards, Shopko, Sysco, GFS, RFS, McLane, PFG. I spend my time either at a large DC or surrounded by reefers. At least all I have to do is sweep out the back. I don't have to go get my trailer washed out. If I am not at a food place then I am in some disaster of a recycling center. The only places I consistently get a drop n hook is at SCA or Resolute. Even then I end up doing a fair number of live loads; because, I always push to be early.

It depends on who you drive for. I get about 85% drop and hook.

Your attitude is awesome Paul. Looking forward to following along with your journey. Study hard in the meantime. The more you can learn now, the less stress you'll feel and the more you'll be able to focus on other things when the time comes.

You should feel very special Paul. Not often do we tell someone that they have an awesome attitude!

But I definitely have my stamp of approval on you! And the stamp never fails! Good luck sir

You should feel very special Paul. Not often do we tell someone that they have an awesome attitude!

Many potential drivers have misconceptions and preconceived notions which give them the wrong attitude. Some think they are going to get the CDL and then make demands from companies, not realizing that as a new driver they are liabilities to the company, not assests yet.

Good attitudes create the assets.

Its not that we are mean to people and tell them they have bad attitudes. Although.. Some do.. And sometimes they are told that. But its not the norm.

Good luck!!