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Slowhand, As Glen said, perhaps a saftey department of a company. I'd suggest calling them directly and asking for the saftey department, and just feel them out. Also, my thought would be a recruiter. As someone who has actually BEEN in the industry, your perspective would be a great...

ATeam, Great Topic Idea. TDI Driver, great questions! Crazynuff, thanks for that info, I'm sures some didn't know that. Great response Larry, that's the kind of detail people want to know about getting started. I hope all posters, newbie, and experienced, will respond to this...

RE: Is This Forum For Everyone, Or Just An Elite F Scott, Many of our members have laptops in their trucks with either a wireless air card such as Sprint or Verizon, or WIFI hookup. That makes those layovers go easier, when you can surf from your sleeper! With the way prices are dropping...

RE: Is This Forum For Everyone, Or Just An Elite F Just to clarify, without taking sides.. the story on the front page was written several weeks ago, not in response to this thread. We are doing our best to keep neutral in this, and moderate in the best interest of the whole forum, including...

Thanks guys! I'll pass it on, or he'll probably read it on here. Dreamer

Had someone ask me a question privately that I don't know the answer to, so I'll ask on here for those more familiar with OOIDA. Can Van drivers join OOIDA, or is it just for Truck Drivers? The reason this gentleman was asking, is he's hoping to take advantage of their medical insurance, etc...

Thanks for the info and link. Some of that stuff is hard to find! Saved that one in my fav's! :) Dreamer

RE: Is This Forum For Everyone, Or Just An Elite F I believe I understand, and it's what I was mentioning earler in another post. Everyone gets so passionate about their point of view, many people take it as they want to exclude others, to the point of making some feel unwelcome. I believe...

Tom, We'll definately do so. Dreamer

Preacher, Good job! Definately a trial by fire..LOL.. Glad you got thru it ok, and got your feet wet! Nice rig by the way.. I do love my Ford Pickups! We've used nothing but, in our family business for over 20 years. The next ones GOTTA be easier! Dreamer

Tom and Weave, Well put. I would not ask you to advocate anything you did not beleive in, I just felt we were starting to get off into a state of mind that "No way can a newbie make it as an owner".. I really believe each person who advises either way, advises from their heart, and their own...

I think it is good that everyone wants to warn the newbies of the best way to enter the business. I think there comes a point tho, that if someone is determined to enter as an owner, we need to stop naysaying, support them in their decision, and try to help them. As history shows, many of them...

I'm wondering if you can do the background check ahead of time, just to get it out of the way? I'm not due for another year, but I don't want to get to that month, and some delay mess me up. Anyone heard how far ahead you can do this? Dreamer

Well written posts guys.. and I've long thought Weave should be a tech writer! Dreamer

I beleive most, if not all companies do have some sort of log review, and warnings/penalty for errors. The reason being, THEY get audited ... if they haven't caught the errors, and done something about it.. THEY can be fined. We see those stories all the time. Dreamer

OK, Since things seem to have settled down a bit, I'll try to explain a bit, then let this post drift. I do try to erase just the offensive posts when possible. However, if a thread was STARTED in a direction that I feel leans towards strife, or the whole thread has gotten so out of hand that...

Thanks for your support guys! and X, you just gave me a good laugh..LOL.. Thanks, I needed that! Dreamer

Preacher, Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing your story again for those who might not know! Dreamer

Wow.. I've never had a CO detector.. after that story, I'm thinkin I just might go buy one. I always looked at it as making sure MY equipment was in top shape.. never thought about other peoples exhaust coming in... Glad you're ok! Dreamer

Looks nice! Too bad about the delay, but hopefully it's all worth it. Best of luck! Dreamer