Bluto Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Do any of you know anything about the trucking/shipping industry? Or know someone with knowledge? I am in the process of getting my CDL, and would love any advice/contacts. I know this sounds crazy, but I'm actually excited about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelCrazy Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I don't know that this thread will prove useful, but figured I'd provide you with the link anyway. http://bluegrasspreps.com/bgp-break-room/anyone-with-a-338013.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK#1fanisback Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 How are you getting your CDL? Easiest way is apply for a job at a trucking company most places will pay for it instead of you paying for it at a trucking school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Blue Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 How are you getting your CDL? Easiest way is apply for a job at a trucking company most places will pay for it instead of you paying for it at a trucking school. And plus they will have the truck for you to take the road test in and a licensed person to ride to the testing site with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguru Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Do any of you know anything about the trucking/shipping industry? Or know someone with knowledge? I am in the process of getting my CDL, and would love any advice/contacts. I know this sounds crazy, but I'm actually excited about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Best Resource Available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguru Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Best Resource Available! This one is pretty good too! Six days on the road and @Bluto is gonna make it home tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 This one is pretty good too! Six days on the road and @Bluto is gonna make it home tonight! I have an entire Spotify play list of trucker songs! I'll hook Bluto up with a custom list when he gets on the road! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Friction Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Always liked this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigVMan23 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I don't know that this thread will prove useful, but figured I'd provide you with the link anyway. http://bluegrasspreps.com/bgp-break-room/anyone-with-a-338013.html Was a BIG time hassle for me, thats for sure. Started last September with the written tests, finally got it in May of this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nWo Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Many moons ago I drove a truck for Whiteford Trucking Company out of South Bend, IN. They were bought out by Gainey Trucking of Grand Rapids, MI I think. I went to a trucking school in Ohio for about two weeks. I don't know how they do it now but back then going to trucking school was the best way. They got you a job when you graduated. I had several offers. This was right before they started issuing the CDL licenses. I drove an 8 speed 85 International Harvester cabover. Also a 12 speed 87 Freightliner. Even though I loved it. It can be a lonely job at times. You have to deal with all types of people good and bad. I would suggest finding a reputable company who either have their own driver course or may send you to a good school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 This will be Bluto during the "Learning Curve" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nWo Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 If you're going through Georgia, don't get no front door called the White Knight!!! Also be very wary of the C.B. Savage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE SHERIFF Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Good luck with that Bluto! I always thought it would be an interesting profession. If you ever get out around Shakeytown, watch out for them lot lizards in a pickle park. We gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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