Passed Exam, And Cant Wait To Head To The DMV Monday Morning!

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Thank you! I definitely checked out the podcast and it makes total sense. I was mind blown by the logistics side of things when we were given a tour through the terminal and I knew I was staring up from the bottom of the totem. lol. Right now I lack the relevant knowledge to even generate a decent question.

Hello Quentin, and welcome to the fascinating world of trucking!

I love the advice given so far. I wanted to add something that I consider important. It's critical for your ability to adapt to the whole new lifestyle of trucking, and very important to your future in trucking.

My advice? Stick with your first trucking company for a full year or more. Don't jump ship easily due to frustration or misunderstanding of how things work at your company. Be resilient and persistent at proving yourself a professional in every way. Don't be late. Don't make excuses. Own your mistakes. Be safe, reliable, and easy to work with.

If you'll take the time to listen to this podcast, I think you'll get a good explanation of why all of this is important during your rookie year.

Stick With Your First Company For A Full Year

Terminal:

A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.

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