Since coming home from JB orientation in Louisville KY, I've been calling in everyday waiting for an available truck. Yesterday during prayer and bible studying time I prayed that the Lord would work it all out like I know he can, and sure enough I call and my semi is ready! So Dad Trubee has agreed to take me to Youngstown to get it, which will save me a bus ride, and this way I can bring all my stuff. Praise the Lord!
During all my waiting for my truck assignment I contacted a few other companies that would allow me to be home every night. A local company called Quickway is interested in me, but with me being gone M-F Im unsure how it could work out with drug, and driving test unless I just quit JB and went there…decisions, decisions! I would like to be home every night, but I do feel that the Lord has lead me to this job , and I don't want to jack it all up doing my own thing.
With all this snow melting, and then re-freezing over night it's made our driveway a skating rink, both Jenn, and I fell yesterday getting in the truck. I knew she was ok, but the level of panic that rose up was overwhelming. I've never seen her fall like that, thankfully she was all right.
Heading into Town in a few minutes to help my brother install a door then another trip to Walmart to pick up a few odds and ends that I forgot yesterday, it seems half my natural life has been spent in that stupid store.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Christmas early ..at least for me.
With the 3 day orientation being stretched to the 4th, I was relieved beyond belief that another driver in my class lived in Circleville and offered me a ride back, SCORE!
With Wyatt being the only person at the house that wasn't sick, I was blessed by the Lord once again. The Rhoads family was willing to come get me, it was a lengthy drive. I thank God for christian friends like them and how quickly they feel like family.
As far as the Dr. at JB in Louisville goes, I passed all my test, but must see my sleep Dr. on Tuesday. Either way it will be just fine. Ironically I have a lead on another job that would let me be home every night, and on the weekends, it's a dedicated run which is what I wanted all along. I'll find out more Monday.
With Wyatt being the only person at the house that wasn't sick, I was blessed by the Lord once again. The Rhoads family was willing to come get me, it was a lengthy drive. I thank God for christian friends like them and how quickly they feel like family.
As far as the Dr. at JB in Louisville goes, I passed all my test, but must see my sleep Dr. on Tuesday. Either way it will be just fine. Ironically I have a lead on another job that would let me be home every night, and on the weekends, it's a dedicated run which is what I wanted all along. I'll find out more Monday.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Going Greyhound?
After what seemed like a much longer bus ride than it actually was I finally made it to Louisville KY at 12am.
From Zanesville Ohio to Louisville is roughly a 4 hr drive, but not when you go Greyhound. So with just a few hours of tossing and turning I was up and off to a $9 egg sandwich breakfast, then to orientation.
The driver of the hotel shuttle who picked me up just a few hours earlier showed me where the in-house restaurant was, made some comment about me not getting much sleep then walked directly out the door and took the rest of the group to the hotel! Luckily for me the next driver was in 20 minutes. Turns out it didn't matter because we all sat around for when we got there.
( James 1:20 For the anger of men dose not produce the righteousness of God)
As the morning progressed the onset of paper work continued. What could have been a effective, efficient trip to a medical facility, to preform a urine sample, hair follicle sample, full physical, and physical endurance test turned out to be a 5 (count em 5!) hour ordeal. For me everything went fine all the way till I was asked if I had ever had time sleeping, I said I had a sleep study once.
(insert dramatic music) So unless I can convince the Dr. that If he will give the order to have the inverter installed Ill put my c pap in the truck. I will have to take a bus back to Ohio, see the sleep Dr. on tuesday and might have to take a bus back, of course hats the worst case scenario.
Proverbs 3:1
Trust the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Romans 8:28
And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
From Zanesville Ohio to Louisville is roughly a 4 hr drive, but not when you go Greyhound. So with just a few hours of tossing and turning I was up and off to a $9 egg sandwich breakfast, then to orientation.
The driver of the hotel shuttle who picked me up just a few hours earlier showed me where the in-house restaurant was, made some comment about me not getting much sleep then walked directly out the door and took the rest of the group to the hotel! Luckily for me the next driver was in 20 minutes. Turns out it didn't matter because we all sat around for when we got there.
( James 1:20 For the anger of men dose not produce the righteousness of God)
As the morning progressed the onset of paper work continued. What could have been a effective, efficient trip to a medical facility, to preform a urine sample, hair follicle sample, full physical, and physical endurance test turned out to be a 5 (count em 5!) hour ordeal. For me everything went fine all the way till I was asked if I had ever had time sleeping, I said I had a sleep study once.
(insert dramatic music) So unless I can convince the Dr. that If he will give the order to have the inverter installed Ill put my c pap in the truck. I will have to take a bus back to Ohio, see the sleep Dr. on tuesday and might have to take a bus back, of course hats the worst case scenario.
Proverbs 3:1
Trust the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Romans 8:28
And we know that to them that love God all things work together for good, even to them that are called according to his purpose.
Friday, December 17, 2010
A decision is made
After 2 weeks of serious deliberation and prayer, I have come to a decision. With a wife, 3 children, and the responsibilities of a rural home to worry about, we knew that making a financially savvy decision was key without me being OTR for a month at a time. Out of the three companies I was hoping to get on with, I assumed that only one would hire me and make my decision for me. However, it has just so happened that the three companies all offered me a job. I had to choose between J.B. Hunt, Celadon, and All Freight Systems (a small company out of Kansas City).
I knew that years ago, J.B. Hunt had a terrible reputation, but through research and conversations, I have found J.B. Hunt to be a reinvigorated company. They offered me a Monday-Friday job, but I'd have to spend the majority of my time in Chicago and Cleveland which was unappealing. The pay wasn't great either.
The second company was Celadon, a medium sized company. With them, I'd be home one day a week, have decent insurance, and the opportunity to go into Canada, which is something I've always wanted.
The third company was All Freight Systems. I liked them because they offer APU's and I would be going out west, which I had never done before.
JB Hunt called and wanted to discuss my intentions regarding orientation. When I voiced my concerns about being in Chicago and Cleveland often, they offered me another route: out for 12, home for 2. The pay was considerably better with terrific benefits. With a larger carrier like JB, in 60 days, I can transfer to another route that would fit me better, something that neither of the other two companies can offer. After consulting with my wife and a few truck driving friends, I've settled on this new route with JB Hunt. I leave for orientation on Sunday after church. Even though I'm not looking forward to being gone for so many days at a time, I do feel better about this decision I have made.
Orientation will be for three days and then I will be placed in my 09 or newer Freightliner and routed directly back to the house to pick up my stuff. I'll be home over Christmas, but leave out Monday. Will this be the best company for me? Perhaps, but only time will tell. I look forward to updating this blog during orientation and while over the road.
I welcome any comments, suggestions, or questions.
Romans 5:8
I knew that years ago, J.B. Hunt had a terrible reputation, but through research and conversations, I have found J.B. Hunt to be a reinvigorated company. They offered me a Monday-Friday job, but I'd have to spend the majority of my time in Chicago and Cleveland which was unappealing. The pay wasn't great either.
The second company was Celadon, a medium sized company. With them, I'd be home one day a week, have decent insurance, and the opportunity to go into Canada, which is something I've always wanted.
The third company was All Freight Systems. I liked them because they offer APU's and I would be going out west, which I had never done before.
JB Hunt called and wanted to discuss my intentions regarding orientation. When I voiced my concerns about being in Chicago and Cleveland often, they offered me another route: out for 12, home for 2. The pay was considerably better with terrific benefits. With a larger carrier like JB, in 60 days, I can transfer to another route that would fit me better, something that neither of the other two companies can offer. After consulting with my wife and a few truck driving friends, I've settled on this new route with JB Hunt. I leave for orientation on Sunday after church. Even though I'm not looking forward to being gone for so many days at a time, I do feel better about this decision I have made.
Orientation will be for three days and then I will be placed in my 09 or newer Freightliner and routed directly back to the house to pick up my stuff. I'll be home over Christmas, but leave out Monday. Will this be the best company for me? Perhaps, but only time will tell. I look forward to updating this blog during orientation and while over the road.
I welcome any comments, suggestions, or questions.
Romans 5:8
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