I'm Finally Gonna Do It!

Ok. DUH?!?! I found the links! LOL I wondered why some parts of posts around here were in blue.

James, I don't know what device you're using while browsing this webpage, but you should notice that Brett provided you links for those articles. They should show up in a different colored text. Try clicking on them. You can also access a lot of these articles in the Truck Driving Blogs.

I'm with you on trying to decide what type of freight to haul before getting to the application process. I've wrestled with hauling tanker, reefer , and dry van. I'm sure down the road I'll try tanker, maybe even reefer, but for me I'm probably sticking to dry van for starters. Part of my decision-making process is based on companies that have terminals and orientation close to my home. That's part of the decision process FOR ME.

Regardless, I'm definitely going to test for all my endorsements (save for passenger) when I go for my permit, in order to have greater opportunity.

Ok. DUH?!?! I found the links! LOL I wondered why some parts of posts around here were in blue.

You beat me to the punch. I figured that's what you were missing

Wow, James...

You do realize you sound like a complete idiot right now. Brett posted 5 links for you. That's right, FIVE!

Read his first post. His first paragraph.

See the blue colored letters?

Those are what we call on the Internet as links.

You've been given all the information you need in here already yet you're talking back like a smartass.

As this point I really don't care how I sound after all you've said.

I will say this though, you've tried trucking numerous times by now and failed on each try. It's your ****ty and smartass attitude that's holding you back. I guarantee you'll also fail this time and I'll see you on glassdoor.com in two months.

Remember, you're the one asking us for advice. We give it to you and you act like my 17 year old sister. We don't get paid to help folks, nor does Brett make any money off of this site like he easily could. So be thankful for our time instead.

Trucking is going to eat you alive. You've never been through it like we have, and you're the wrong type of person for this kind of job.

as if I have to prove it to you in the first place

You're right. And I don't have to help you. Good luck. I'm out.

Well, what do you expect? I ask for information on different types of trucking and you start in with some nonsense about my determination, as if you know me. Frankly, I don't give a hoot what you think about my determination. If I start and stop training 10 times what's it to you? You like to brag about how honest your site is. Well, I'm honest too and shoot from the hip. I was just giving some background information as a way of introduction. I'm not here for therapy. I'm here for information. I found your links. Thank you for posting them.

as if I have to prove it to you in the first place

You're right. And I don't have to help you. Good luck. I'm out.

Well, what do you expect? I ask for information on different types of trucking and you start in with some nonsense about my determination, as if you know me. Frankly, I don't give a hoot what you think about my determination. If I start and stop training 10 times what's it to you? You like to brag about how honest your site is. Well, I'm honest too and shoot from the hip. I was just giving some background information as a way of introduction. I'm not here for therapy. I'm here for information. I found your links. Thank you for posting them.

Good. I'm glad you finally found them.

Now go away...

Ok. DUH?!?! I found the links! LOL I wondered why some parts of posts around here were in blue.

You beat me to the punch. I figured that's what you were missing

Yes, I did miss that. And I thank you for refraining from putting on your counselor cap in an effort to cure me of my obvious lack of determination. :)

as if I have to prove it to you in the first place

You're right. And I don't have to help you. Good luck. I'm out.

Well, what do you expect? I ask for information on different types of trucking and you start in with some nonsense about my determination, as if you know me. Frankly, I don't give a hoot what you think about my determination. If I start and stop training 10 times what's it to you? You like to brag about how honest your site is. Well, I'm honest too and shoot from the hip. I was just giving some background information as a way of introduction. I'm not here for therapy. I'm here for information. I found your links. Thank you for posting them.

Good. I'm glad you finally found them.

Now go away...

Sorry to disappoint you, but you won't be running me off that easy. I happen to like this website. Besides, nothing is obligating you to even read my threads. You won't hurt my feelings by not reading them.

James, welcome to this forum!

All I'm gonna add to this discussion is: If you do actually get started this time and make it for at least one year in this business, you are going to realize at some point during that first year how sincerely these people tried to help you with the advice you really needed, but you somehow thought you already had it figured out. We've helped thousands of drivers get their start in this career, and because we've been there, done that, and already wore out the T-shirt we will tell you what you need to know, not just answer what you think you need to know. There is no other career on this planet that I know of where people literally get overwhelmed by difficulties and seemingly insurmountable obstacles than the trucking career. There is almost a 100% turn over rate, mostly because people go into it with very false expectations as to what it will be like. I wish you the best, and hope you will stay with us long enough to get your thoughts bent in the right direction, that will make your transition into this totally new lifestyle much easier on you than just bullheadedly barging into it like it's your dream that you are finally getting to pursue. This is a dream for many people, unfortunately it usually turns out to be their worst nightmare because they didn't heed the advice of those who were willing to "put on their counselors cap" and help out some eager green horn who was setting himself up for disaster.

James, welcome to this forum!

All I'm gonna add to this discussion is: If you do actually get started this time and make it for at least one year in this business, you are going to realize at some point during that first year how sincerely these people tried to help you with the advice you really needed, but you somehow thought you already had it figured out. We've helped thousands of drivers get their start in this career, and because we've been there, done that, and already wore out the T-shirt we will tell you what you need to know, not just answer what you think you need to know. There is no other career on this planet that I know of where people literally get overwhelmed by difficulties and seemingly insurmountable obstacles than the trucking career. There is almost a 100% turn over rate, mostly because people go into it with very false expectations as to what it will be like. I wish you the best, and hope you will stay with us long enough to get your thoughts bent in the right direction, that will make your transition into this totally new lifestyle much easier on you than just bullheadedly barging into it like it's your dream that you are finally getting to pursue. This is a dream for many people, unfortunately it usually turns out to be their worst nightmare because they didn't heed the advice of those who were willing to "put on their counselors cap" and help out some eager green horn who was setting himself up for disaster.

Listen, I get it. Being a truck driver can be a real PIA. You end up sitting around sometimes for days at a time not making any money. People on the roadways treat you like you can stop the truck on a dime. DOT and other law enforcement are always looking for reasons to fine you or shut you down temporarily. You sometimes end up with crappy loads from dispatchers who have nothing better to do than use you for their personal pin cushion. Things happen at home you can do little about because you aren't there. You end up missing important events in your family's life. Loneliness out on the road can drive ya nuts at times. The list goes on and on. It's not for everyone. You gotta really want it.

I get it. I really do. This is not something I'm doing because I have a wild hair up my backside or rose colored glasses on. This is where life has led me, repeatedly. In the past, I found reasons why not to do it. Not this time. This time I'm gonna do it, PERIOD. End of debate. I don't feel as if I should have to prove that to moderators on a trucking forum, regardless of their intent. Good grief. Had I known this was going to turn into a "let's make sure he really really wants to do it" session, I never would have mentioned my previous attempts at truck driving school.