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Thanks PacMan I appreciate the Encouraging words!thank-you-2.gif

Welcome Andrea.

I can assure you,as a new member, that there are some knowledgeable drivers on this site who will only stir you in the right direction. Any question that you have has already been asked, so pleased don't feel like your question may be dumb and let that feeling deter you from asking. There are too many people that wants you to succeed here.

Trucking is a great career to get into for all of the reason that you are looking for. It is a lot of work at times both physically and mentally. I implore you to make sure everyone is on board at home before you make your decision. The more knowledge that everyone has about the good and bad side of trucking the better. I don't mean to seem negative, but there has been so many times that potential drivers quit all because sacrifice that comes with trucking wasn't taken into account.

I pray that you enjoy your experience at CFI and that you receive everything you are looking for and more.

Big Scott's Comment
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Hey Andrea, When do you plan to make the jump. There is nothing to fear. CFI has excellent training and are very patient with their students. What are your fears?

Andrea's Comment
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I'm looking at the first of the year. Mainly fearful of driving the big rig through mountains and winter storms. Also giving up comforts of home. Thanks for asking!

Hey Andrea, When do you plan to make the jump. There is nothing to fear. CFI has excellent training and are very patient with their students. What are your fears?

Big Scott's Comment
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I'm looking at the first of the year. Mainly fearful of driving the big rig through mountains and winter storms. Also giving up comforts of home. Thanks for asking!

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Hey Andrea, When do you plan to make the jump. There is nothing to fear. CFI has excellent training and are very patient with their students. What are your fears?

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Once solo, you will start making your truck as homey as you want. Starting in January will allow you to do that winter driving with a trainer. Also, CFI has a team of fleet managers just for newbies. They are able to hold your hand more. Good luck.

Fleet Manager:

Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager

The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
Andrea's Comment
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Thanks Big Scott! Now i'm YOUR biggest fan! loldancing.gif

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I'm looking at the first of the year. Mainly fearful of driving the big rig through mountains and winter storms. Also giving up comforts of home. Thanks for asking!

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Hey Andrea, When do you plan to make the jump. There is nothing to fear. CFI has excellent training and are very patient with their students. What are your fears?

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Once solo, you will start making your truck as homey as you want. Starting in January will allow you to do that winter driving with a trainer. Also, CFI has a team of fleet managers just for newbies. They are able to hold your hand more. Good luck.

Fleet Manager:

Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager

The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
Big Scott's Comment
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Thanks Andrea. I wish you well and I'm happy to help any way I can. I'm about to take a trainee on his first load from Missouri to Pennsylvania with 6 stop in the Northeast around the Baltimore, DC and Philadelphia areas.

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