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Hi (again) All,
I'm looking through the "Green Book" for the answer but have not yet found it so...
Anyone know what the rules are for contracting (part time) myself out doing what I used to do while I await a trainer??? I haven't changed my mind about my chosen "avocation", but I AM **REALLY** reluctant to sacrifice the potential income (as a consultant, possibly up to $100+/hour before taxes ) while I await what may not happen for a while (i.e., a trainer being assigned a run near me so he/she/it can come pick me up ).
TIA!!!
p.s. I'm don't want to prejudice the responses by posting what I was told...also, any references to the Section/paragraph in the "Green Book" would be much appreciated..."dohhhhh"

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As long as you'll be well rested when a trainer picks you up, it shouldn't be a problem. Just realize you'll have to log the previous seven days when you start your OTR training. BOL

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exactly what sealord said, so long as the previous seven days are shown on your log when your trainer eventually picks you up, there's nothing anyone can do to you.
of course what D.O.T. don't know won't hurt them!!
I didn't say that!

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maybe i missed something here.... your going to trade a job where you make almost $100.00 an hour, to go and train as a driver?
I dont meant to be rude but......

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My interpetation as well.

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I wonder what some people are thinking. I am referring to the original poster.Disclaimer:Pick too ugly to post at this time,LOL.

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excuse me if you will, but may I ask you dohhh : Are you outta yer mind ? your post put me into a head spin... Why,Why & Why ? Sumpthin is missing here
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dohhh....Now that's funny right there.
I wonder if this one kilt also?

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You Pay Me the 100+ an hour and I"LL come by and pick you up ! ''


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Sorry...haven't been hiding, just out finishing my training. Took my written and road test today (passed the road thing with only 2 points deducted - for some reason, I just COULDN'T get into 5th gear up OR down without ggggRRRRRrrddddnnnnnnddddDDDDDDinnggggGGGG - yes, I apologized to the truck). My written test gets scored on Monday...I'm certain I've almost "aced it" though. If I'm lucky (and not a punk :-} ), I'll have my truck early next week and will be solo with a load on the way HOME (woo00HOOOOOO).
Anyway, to answer your question "ML2", 'taint no thaing, bro...nothing "missing here". Between the time I wrote the original question and now, I've questioned my sanity many a time also (as have my former peers, friends and associates); recruiters from my "past life" are still leaving me messages asking if I'm "available" and to let them know if/when I decide to return.
Now that "Dad" has (essentially) "handed me the keys", I'm feeling pretty good about my decision to do something I've wanted to try for a while - OTR trucking; the truck stop part isn't pretty, but the time on the road makes it ALL worth it If after a year, this isn't what I thought it would be, by doing the part time contracting, I've at least kept current with my former skills and will probably have an easier time returning to something I learned to be VERY good at over the last 25 years (working w/on large "pooters" and PCs). Given my schedule, I'll have enough time to "pad my income" AND have enough break time to enjoy life and not violate the HOS rules. The work won't be too taxing and I've already got some "loose" agreements in place with my former boss (who is the one who asked me to consider doing the "consulting/contracting" work BTW). All in all, I win - trucking (yes, I'm still a "virgin/wannabe" driver and OTR driving) is still new, "interesting" and challenging, I'm making extra money for very little effort (with the part time consulting) and am prepared if I decide the trucking life isn't for me; I WILL stick it out for the year though.
I guess, in your mind, yes, I "IS" crazy...but aint it FUN???!!!
Works for me. With that, I consider this thread closED (to misquote Peter Sellers )
p.s. Life - not just trucking - is what one makes of it. I don't intend to end up feeling like a "victim" if anything outside my control happens that makes me have to leave/resign from trucking...to each their own (and all that, eh??? ).

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I remember when trucking was a wonderful adventure.
4 yrs later I began seeing the ugly side of things
10 yrs later I question my sanity
20 yrs later I no longer question my sanity... I've confirmed the lack of it