I took the written exam at DMV, and I just got my

Lionking · Post by **Lionking** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 11:52 am

This is what Mindia <b>actually</b> gets to drive:

<img src="http://i10.ebayimg.com/03/i/07/8f/c1/1a_1.JPG">

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:29 pm

Lionking wrote:This is what Mindia <b>actually</b> gets to drive:

<img src="http://i10.ebayimg.com/03/i/07/8f/c1/1a_1.JPG">

lol

Actually the two companies I'm looking at turns over their rigs every year and a half to two years. The oldest rig I would drive would an '04.

The Kizzy · Post by **The Kizzy** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 12:41 pm

That would be cool to drive one of those old antique rigs. Let me know when you get your license and actually start driving. I will make sure to wave at all the 18 wheelers, just in case it is you.

Trielelvan · Post by **Trielelvan** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 6:35 pm

Narrock wrote:
The Kizzy wrote:OK, I'm safe then.

BRINSTAR, watch out, coming soon............to a truck stop near you!!!

Nope, he's safe too. He's part of the "Middle States" division. The "11 Western States" division is:

California
Oregon
Washington
Nevada
Idaho
Utah
Arizona
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico

Besides, he'd be safe anyway if I ever rolled through Nebraska, because I'm always a safe driver.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just kidding

Congrats!

Jay · Post by **Jay** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:38 pm

We should grab a beer somewhere Mindia if you ever end up in Marin or the east bay.

Phlegm · Post by **Phlegm** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:39 pm

Jay wrote:We should grab a beer somewhere Mindia if you ever end up in Marin or the east bay.

Why? So you can pee on him?

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:16 pm

Trielelvan wrote:
Narrock wrote:
The Kizzy wrote:OK, I'm safe then.

BRINSTAR, watch out, coming soon............to a truck stop near you!!!

Nope, he's safe too. He's part of the "Middle States" division. The "11 Western States" division is:

California
Oregon
Washington
Nevada
Idaho
Utah
Arizona
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico

Besides, he'd be safe anyway if I ever rolled through Nebraska, because I'm always a safe driver.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just kidding

Congrats!

Oh yeah... you're in Vegas, right? I already know I'll be rolling through Vegas from time to time. I'll let you take me to a show. lolz

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:23 pm

If I get on with Gordon Trucking (GTi) I'll be driving a rig exactly like this:

I'm drooling already just thinking about this...

The Kizzy · Post by **The Kizzy** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:17 am

Mindia,

I am in no way trying to give you a compliment, but don't you think you are a little too good of a person to drive a truck. 95% of the truck drivers I knew that would come into the bar when I was still working there were white trash.

Post by **Martrae** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:34 am

Are you guaranteed a job with one of those companies or are you just hoping?

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:55 am

The Kizzy wrote:Mindia,

I am in no way trying to give you a compliment, but don't you think you are a little too good of a person to drive a truck. 95% of the truck drivers I knew that would come into the bar when I was still working there were white trash.

I don't know how to respond to this. First of all, are you so terribly frightened of giving me a compliment for some reason? All I care about right now is getting a good-paying job that has opportunity for advancement. I know there are scumbags in trucking, but there are scumbags in almost any field or profession. I'm not going to let that interfere with my goals. I'm a hard worker, and I'm going to focus on doing the best job I can when I'm out there on the road. The transportation industry has many, many doors that open once you have some experience behind the wheel. Honestly, when I look back at all the different jobs I've had, I wish I would have started this like 15 years ago. But I can only look forward at this point.

The Kizzy · Post by **The Kizzy** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:02 am

The not wanting to pay you a compliment thing was a joke. A funny ha ha, not a funny queer. What kinds of doors can it open for you other than other trucking jobs. I thought you wanted to settle down and start a family. I'm not saying it CANT be done, but it is hard. My best friends husband (he is one of the 10% that are not white trash) is a truck driver, and it always puts a strain on their relationship.

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:03 am

Martrae wrote:Are you guaranteed a job with one of those companies or are you just hoping?

Nothing is guaranteed. What I have going for me is that when they do a background check on me, they will find that I have no criminal record, a clean DMV record -- no major, or even minor moving violations (last MV I got was back in 1992), no child-support issues, no DUI's, no drug offenses, etc. etc. etc.

The job placement specialist at the trucking school said I should have "no problem whatsoever" in securing a job with Gordon or Werner. She said she's placed drivers with prior DUI convictions, drug records, and one guy had 28 jobs in 2 years. Now, somebody with a past history like that will most likely not get on with a professional carrier like Gordon or Werner, but there are TONS of local companies that need Class A drivers... especially NOW during the agricultural period, which runs through November.

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:10 am

The Kizzy wrote:The not wanting to pay you a compliment thing was a joke. A funny ha ha, not a funny queer. What kinds of doors can it open for you other than other trucking jobs. I thought you wanted to settle down and start a family. I'm not saying it CANT be done, but it is hard. My best friends husband (he is one of the 10% that are not white trash) is a truck driver, and it always puts a strain on their relationship.

Oh hehe.

Well, like I said, I just got my management degree. At both Gordon and Werner, *most* of the managers started off as drivers, and both of those companies promote from within. That's my goal. To drive for at least a year, maybe 2 or 3, do the best job I can (on-time deliveries, taking care of the rig, maintaining a safe driving record, etc.), then hopefully I will get promoted into management. Managers work at the terminals and drop yards, and Sacramento has that. If not, then there's always the opportunity to become an owner/operator.

KILL · Post by **KILL** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:15 am

Narrock wrote:50% of the time I will be on the I-5 corridor between Seattle and San Diego. Sound off if you live near the I-5 corridor. It would be cool to actually meet some of you in real life. Plus, I hear it can get pretty boring "over-the-road," so it would be fun to sit and chat over a beer or two and then post some pics on the NT so KILL can do his magic. lolz

yeah, need new pics of you to make fun of - that would be kew;l

hay, I'll be moving to Tucson in a couple more weeks. if you pass through and let me snap some pics of you behind the wheel with your cowboy hat on, I'll buy

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:24 am

KILL wrote:
Narrock wrote:50% of the time I will be on the I-5 corridor between Seattle and San Diego. Sound off if you live near the I-5 corridor. It would be cool to actually meet some of you in real life. Plus, I hear it can get pretty boring "over-the-road," so it would be fun to sit and chat over a beer or two and then post some pics on the NT so KILL can do his magic. lolz

yeah, need new pics of you to make fun of - that would be kew;l

hay, I'll be moving to Tucson in a couple more weeks. if you pass through and let me snap some pics of you behind the wheel with your cowboy hat on, I'll buy

Deal! Should I bring my fake redneck teef too?

KILL · Post by **KILL** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:30 am

yeah man, you'll feel right at home in Tucson. we should go line dancing.

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:01 pm

KILL wrote:yeah man, you'll feel right at home in Tucson. we should go line dancing.

No can do, chief. I like watching the girls line dance, but I don't do it. Also, I have an aunt and some cousins who just moved from Tucson to Sierra Vista. I'll probably roll through there from time to time.

The Kizzy · Post by **The Kizzy** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:06 pm

Just be glad Golden Showers aren't illegal, or you would have a LONG record keeping you from your dream job.

Dylan · Post by **Dylan** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:15 pm

If you roll through Seattle I'll buy you a pack of cigs.

Too young for beers though

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:24 pm

The Kizzy wrote:Just be glad Golden Showers aren't illegal, or you would have a LONG record keeping you from your dream job.

WTF is up with all this "golden shower" crap?

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:24 pm

Dylan wrote:If you roll through Seattle I'll buy you a pack of cigs.

Too young for beers though

Thanks but I don't smoke anymore. I quit over 2 1/2 years ago.

The Kizzy · Post by **The Kizzy** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:27 pm

Oh, we (or I am at least) are just poking fun. Roll with it Erik!!

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 12:35 pm

Sorry, I woke up with a headache this morning.

Narrock · Post by **Narrock** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 1:02 pm

Yes, those are spinners on the front wheels. lolz