Who's who.....

[Bullhaulerswife]

figured we could use a little introduction here

.....(Sandy clears her throat)...

I'm Sandy, my husband of 13yrs, Lee is a Bullhauler. Lee has hauled critters up and down the road for over 6 years now and loves every minute of it, loves the chicken lights, the chrome...the Pete...you get the picture.... We have a youngen Taylor, a cat named Gooby and a little ****zu pup named Nikki. Life OTR has been relativley good to us for the most part. We've met many wonderful people through the trucking lifestyle and made many friends, here's to making more :cheers:

Oh ya ..me I'm a Library Clerk, when I'm not at work I'm taking care of business on the homefront.

[hellcat_99]

I'm Holly.
I am trouble. You want to stay away from me. :D
I have been in the industry for 31 yrs. I have been a driver, had my own transport co. in Mtl. I have 2 daughter's. Tanya will be 26 in March. Her husband is Jamie, & they are expecting thei 1st child in June. Melanie will be 24 in June. Her husband is Scott, & his goal is to put me in a home. :bop: They have given me 2 beautiful granddaughter's. Ally, who will be 2 on the 21st,& Taylor, who is 2 mths old.
I have 2 cats, Dakota, who is 12, & the Tinker kitten who is 6 mths.
I live in Kitchener,ON. My door is open to all who pass by.

Holly

[squirmyirmi]

Hi - I'm Irmi. My hubby, Steve, is an O/O and I take care of finding his loads and doing all his paperwork for him. We have been married for 33 years and have a 6 year old Bishon Brise, Teddy, that goes on the truck with Steve. I also work for for a family owned electrical contracting business and have been there almost 30 years. When we're not working, we enjoy camping and gardening. We live on the eastern shore on Maryland and enjoy meeting and talking to trucking families.

[Marliz]

I am me at least the last time I looked I was - hubby drives a straight truck mostly state side - never know where he is because I don't think phone companies need our money more than we do so we don't make a lot of calls but then again he is usually home every weekend he drives for Canadian Expedite mostly expedited stuff - don't tell but it keeps him out of my hair. I work at a phone centre calling for clothing donations for a charity we have 2 grown daughters and we just became first time grandparents to a beautiful little girl on Nov. 8th.
Marliz

[hellcat_99]

Congrads on the new granddaughter.
I love mine to death.
Nice to meet you, & hope to get to know you better.

Holly :cool:

[Kev]

Hello everyone, Kev here in the UK.Been truck driving for 13 (ish) years, married to Anne for 18 years, no pets but 2 sons (Peter aged 13, Joseph aged 3).Currently spend my time delivering furniture to Ikea stores.

[buzzy]

:type:

Ah heck! I can't tell all my secrets. :wacko: :wacko:

I'm Dennis. My wife, Wendy and I are slaves to Max, the yorkshire terrier. We have 10 grandkids (17 years-2 years).

I work my hiney off as a driver, and safety director for a flat-bed carrier in Hamilton, so Wendy can stay retired and Max can eat.

My main goal in life is to harass my bestest cohort in the industry.

[hellcat_99]

:D :D :D :D :D

[Lonleyboy_515]

Well here goes i'm Lonleyboy i'm an OTR companie driver know . I owned a bunch of trucks at one timeI'm married to a lovely lady VAL for 34 yrs we have 2 grown daughters & 4 grand daughters 13 to 4 talking about being out numbered.Val runs with me most of the time know.We enjoy running coast to coast both in Canada & the US.

[FLHT Ron]

Hey!!! I'm Ron and I'm Troubles worst nightmare!!! Just ask HellCat!! :rofl: :rofl:

I drive tri-axle dump for a local constructions company. I also plow snow for a contractor with the MTO in the winter.

I'm married and have one 21 year old daughter.

I spend most of my days thinkin' up ways to annoy HellCat!!


Take care!!

Ron

[hellcat_99]

Most of the time the ideas don't work. :rofl: :rofl:


Holly :rofl:

[Drifter]

Drifter aka Tom, EX otr driver after 28 years realised a local gig delivering groceries paid better and had social benefits. [smilie=hi ya!.gif]

[Martin Benjamins]

Hi i'am Martin live in Åndalsnes,Norway......and am a truckdriver :D

[Harry]

Welcome in Canada Martin :cheers:

[hellcat_99]

Coll Martin.
You can put pic's in the gallery. I, for one would like to see them.

Holly

[Martin Benjamins]

Welcome in Canada Martin :cheers:

WOW thanks.... oure first trip to Cananda will be in June :D

[buzzy]

I uploaded your recent pictures to our own gallery this afternoon, Martin.

However please register in the Photo galleries and upload your pictures to our galleries then post them to the site from our own server.

This is just a precaution to avoid the pictures being inaccessable should the original site become extinct.

Thanx, enjoy our board, don't ever be afraid to post your comments or ideas.

[Teddybear]

I'm new to this forum so hello to everyone here. My name is John and I am the son of the Bookworm and Glowworm. I have one other handle which i haven't used in a long time and that is Quickdraw, but for the past two years I've been using the handle Teddybear. [smilie=hi ya!.gif] [smilie=hi ya!.gif]

I have been Driving trucks for the past 8yrs by my self ( since I was 20 ) but for the past year I have been at home getting to now my parents again. :group: :fight:

John

[FLHT Ron]

Good to meet you John!! :cheers:

Welcome aboard!! :cool: :cool: :cheers: :cheers:

[Teddybear]

Not sure what your complaining about dad [smilie=hi ya!.gif] as i eat only a little bit more than you do and before you got sick you ate almost double what i do so :harhar: :harhar:

John

[hellcat_99]

Hells Bells, who cares? Life is far to short to worry, about this crap. My niece is home safe & sound.

Holly

[truckermanitoba]

I am 40 years old.I went to a community college in winnipeg and got my licience.I did that16 months ago.I work for a flat deck compony I run us and canada.I drive a 2006 pete 379. I have been living with pat for 4 years I think it is so it is just like we married.She has been comming with me in the truck since august so far enjoys it. So far I have not had an accident involving another vechicle.I did hit a deer which made my grill have a slight curve in it.Every load I learn something new.My tarping is getting better but still to much work for what they pay.I have made a better living for myself and do not regret spending the money to get licience.If i could get the fleet manager to learn how a log is supose to work I would get there when he wants.I do not drive tired or if i think roads to bad.Have lost weight as a bonus lol

[hellcat_99]

Leave him alone BW, it's good to have him back.

Holly :cheers:

[hellcat_99]

:lover: :fishing:

[woodie]

Hi, I'm Woodie (39). Got 2 little Girls (4 & 5) with my Girlfriend. Been driving trucks since I was 14, tractors since I was 10 (Dad had a farm & timber business). Got into artics when I was old enough (21 in UK). Been driving ever since. Even when I had a desk job for 4 years, I still drove nights 2 - 3 times a week and agency work on weekend.

Funny story:- My second last job was transport manager of 10 truck firm that had been bought over, all the drivers were 20 / 25 year service guys and I wasn't sure how they'd take young guy telling them what to do. First driver I meet asked if I drove and asked when I gave it up; I looked at watch and said 3 hours ago!! Never had a problem with them after that!!
Best buch of Guys I ever worked with. :)

[PavementPilot]

I am Dave, AKA PavementPilot. I have 15 years OTR longhaul experience. For the past year and a half I have settled down to local work.

Heather is my wife and we married last July. She is a stay home mom and takes care of the kids. Tanayia is Heather's first child and is 11. Marissa will be a year old soon, and is Heather's second and my first child. We are planning on starting the next (and last) one in August, so when it is born, we will have a birthday about every 4 months for the kids.

[saddletramp]

Who's the Yank postin here????


Names Bob, and I am a 36 year driver, started in 1971 and aint figured out how to get out of the damn truck yet!!

I live north of Spokane Wash, and have 4 kids: Shane is 28 and in the US Air Force serving in Iraq, Brenda is 21 and a out of work barrel racing competitor, who I hope will get back to it this spring!, Casey is 18 and almost out of high school and works the swing shift at UPS in Spokane loading trailers for the outbound and has hopes of college in his future, and last but not least my baby girl Kaila, who is 16 and has Dad wrapped around her finger for sure.
For fun we ride horses and compete in Cutting Horse Competition, do some snowmobiling and go to our cabin in the summer! :D

[snangel]

I am Ruby, for those of you that don't know, I am the Bookworm's little princess! I have 3 little boys, Caleb (5) Zechariah (2) and Martin (7mos). Also a princess cat named Angel, and a bunch of fish. I live across Kelowna from my Daddy, but never to far in order that I may harrass him on a regular basis!

[PavementPilot]

Hello to BW's daughter Ruby.

[Accremonious]

Hi Ruby, Welcome and right about now I think that Grandpa Dave needs some thoughtful care rather than harassment! But don't what ever you do offer him a set of training wheels! That could be hazardous to your personal welfare right about now!!!

[snangel]

Hahahahahahaha training wheels, wouln't that be a blow to the pride!!! :rofl: No he doesn't need anymore codling......he made the choice to drive the bike, he's a big boy, now he will learn from his mistake and watch it on the "bad" corners.

[Accremonious]

Well in my case I guess I'll never learn. The tooth aches may or maynot be from a popcorn kernel not popped, but this time it is going to be a route canal not a filling after a week of penecillen, first.

[hellcat_99]

Ruby,
you keep that old man in line. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: You are right when you say the time for cuddling is over.

Acc, get the damn thing pulled. You will have to have it pulled down the rd anyways, so you might as well do it now.

Holly

[Accremonious]

Shhhh! I want him to sign my passport application, too! Also, it is important to keep as many teeth as you can for as long as you can. My wife has had to have 2 of those jaw bone implants to have anchor teeth for a partial plate. Now that is real pain in both the jaw and the pocket book!

[eastern ontario]

Hi there to all, my name is Cheryl. I am divorced and have raised 2 boys and have 1 grandson. I live in the Eastern Ontario/Western Quebec area. I am not yet OTR and am looking at making the career change within 3yrs. I have been around the boards reading every bit of informatin available and may be asking some of my own questions. I look forward to any advice.

I have looked into different driver training programs here and spoken to some drivers. I do have family members who drive.....not necessarily agree with what I aim to do though. I understand here in Ontario AZ license does not require a training program to obtain it, however, most companies will not hire without it.

Becareful out there. Drive Safely!

[hellcat_99]

Nice to meet you Cheryl.
Good luck on your change in industries. It's never to late to try something new.

You pretty much have to have the training ofr a con. to even look @ you today. This is due to the insurance board who rule's our industry.

I wish you the best of luck with your training. Ask anything you need to, & we will get you answer's.

Holly :D

[eastern ontario]

Thanks for the support Holly! :cheers: (PS....MAKE IT GREEN TODAY PLS!) HAPPY ST PATTYS DAY!

One family member actually discourages me from taking a tr'g program....and the insurance board issues is my biggest arguement with him. He is a 30yr vet and fails to realize that things are not like they use to be. I do know that it is in my best interests to follow & complete a training program.

Look forward to everyones advice and support!

EO

[hellcat_99]

It's never good to listen to one person's side. Talk to many in the industry. Call transport co's & ask their recuriter's. they will tell you what you need to do. You need training for the insurance co. to even look @ you.

Holly

[eastern ontario]

You are absolutely right and I have already spoken with a very large company and some O/O's in the west.

I realize what I have to do to achieve my goal and have found a driver tr'g program who will allow me to do it p/t. I realize it is a 24/7 committment.....and challenging, I look forward to it. I also realize what it takes and how it will affect me and my family. I am making a serious effort to plan each step in order to make it a smooth transition.

A motto I have always lived by...... "A GOAL WITHOUT A PLAN IS JUST A DREAM!"

Thanks for all the support everyone.

[hellcat_99]

Excellent motto EO.

All the best, & we will be here when you need us.

Holly :cool:

[oscar the grouch]

Hi -we are Ken & Wendy {Oscar & Lumpy} from Peterborough, Ont. I was O/O- OTR- all 48 & Canada and was driving when Interstates were being thought of LOL. I have 2 grown kids with kids who have kids--so I guess i'm a great grampa ?? Wendy had a son who now has a baby -2 yrs. A valentine baby at that-[see her in Gallery] she was ony 5 lbs. at birth and would just fit in my large paws. LOl--anyhow--welcome all. ---Oscar & Lumpy

[oscar the grouch]

[quote="oscar the grouch"]Hi -we are Ken & Wendy {Oscar & Lumpy} from Peterborough, Ont. I was O/O- OTR- all 48 & Canada and was driving when Interstates were being thought of LOL. I have 2 grown kids with kids who have kids--so I guess i'm a great grampa ?? Wendy had a son who now has a baby -2 yrs. A valentine baby at that-[see her in Gallery] she was ony 5 lbs. at birth and would just fit in my large paws. LOl--anyhow--welcome all. ---Oscar & Lumpy DRIVE SAFE--WE WOULD RATHER TALK TO YOU THAN READ ABOUT YOU.

[Skidmark]

I'm a retired constable who spent 25 years in the RCMP, 20 of that on traffic and 10 of that as a collision analyst. I write the Bear's View in Pro-Trucker magazine.

I just finished 2 years of schooling, and if I passed my database management course last Friday will soon be holding a diploma in Information Technology and Applied Systems. (computers and networks)

[hellcat_99]

I do to. He is very informative. I'm glad you found us.

Holly :D

[Jennylrb]

I would just like to introduce myself. My name is Jen. My fiance in long hull and is driving as a team. He started driving in Aug. 2004 before his one year was up he was in a work place accident. Since then he's been on and off work with a lot of problems. I have gone on trips with him and have enjoyed it a lot.

I'm from a Trucking family three of my uncles are trucker. Two are US driver one lives in IL and ones in NV, and my other uncle is MB. So I was brought up with a lot of respect but when I went with my fiance I have even more respect then I ever though possible.

We have two cats that keep me busy. They behave like kids always getting into something. Right now I don't work. I'm off due to medical problems.

I look forward to "meeting" and chatting with you.

[hellcat_99]

Nice to meet you Jenny.
It sounds like you do have much knowledge in this industry.
Hope to be chatting with you too.

Holly

[Alsohere]

So glad to see alot of familiar names. Have been wondering where everyone went from the old Trucknet site. Sort of fell upon this site just recently.
I have been driving for just about 4 years. When people ask how it's going my response is "still living the dream". Somedays are more like nightmares. Can honestly say I wished I had started years ago.
Have three grown children, and have been happily married for 31 years.

[hellcat_99]

Good to see you have found us Also.
This board is very new, so you haven't missed much. Jump right in.

Holly :cheers:

[Rainer2401]

Hi everybody.

My name is Rainer, I was born in Germany and I still live there, but I am planning my immigration to Canada.

Here in Germany I work as a Truck Driver. My truck is a MAN TGA.

A few weeks ago, in February, I visited a Job Fair in Essen, Germany, where Canadian Trucking Companies looked up for new drivers. This Job Fair was a quite good chance to get in contact with employers.

I decided to start my trucking career in Canada with a company that is located in Woodstock, NB. A few documents are still needed, but I hope that I can start working in Canada in September or October.

I am 47 years old, no wife, no children.

[oscar the grouch]

Welcome Rainer to Canada and to our site. Hope you keep in touch with all of us and remember- ask all the questions you want--thats what this site is all about. Oscar the grouch.

[Accremonious]

Hi Rainer,
Enjoy this place of truth or fantasy!!!
Remember there are no silly/stupid questions, only inappropriate answers!
And when on the roads try to keep the dirty side down!
Rod.

[hellcat_99]

Welcome Rainer.
Like the guy's have said already, ask any question, & we will try to give you the best answer's we can.

Welcome to CANADA eh :D


Holly

[Rainer2401]

Thanks Oscar, Dave, Rod and Holly for your warm welcome in this forum.

I'm sure that I will have a lot of questions after arrival in Canada, but first I have to organize to get out of this f***ing Germany...

In the meantime I will read the postings in this forum. This surely will answer some of my questions that I have up to now. And - much more important - it will help me to learn better English. I learned (learnt?) English in school, but this was long long ago and my knowledge of the English language is a little bit "rusty"... :wacko:

But I'm glad that I have found friends that will help me when the first questions and problems will come up. And I'm sure they WILL come up...

Thanks again and have a nice weekend, eh. :)

[buzzy]

Rainer2401

My colleagues have already overstated your welcome here. Don't ever be afraid to pose a question or a thought. The one question you think is stupid to ask could be the one that an answer just might save a career.

The experience circulating on this board is overwhelming. We have drivers, driver-trainers,mechanics,safety and compliance and clerical positions covered from every angle, sometimes 2 or 3 times.

Be patient when asking questions. The answers will be forth coming, but might take a day or three. Between the overseas time difference and the fact most of us are out on the road is the biggest problem here.

Welcome to the board. DO NOT BE AFRAID!! We only bite a little bit. :rofl:

[Pipeman]

I read ProTrucker every month.


Also Skidmark, When I go salmon fishing on the island.....it's out of Schooners Cove !!!

[Camaro]

Hello all I'm Camaro a.k.a Wayne, I'm new to the site here, I have 19yrs OTR US & Canada, As of right now I work for a small company as a driver in Smithville, Ont.
But i Reside in Hamilton, Can't say I have any grandkids or kids I'm having a hard enough time finding the right lady to be with, LOL!!
I'm glad I found this board and I'm sure I'll make lots of friends, So I will make sure I'll add my 2 cents when the time is right.

Nice to meet all of you.

[hellcat_99]

Welcome & glad you found your way here.
How do you know you don't have any children? Are you sure???? :rofl:

Jump in where ever you want.

Holly :cheers:

[Camaro]

I'm positive I don't have any kids as of yet, well if i do i don't know about them...j/k..lol

[hellcat_99]

Just checking. :D

Holly :cool:

[Capt._Chaos]

Some have already had the "misfortune" of meeting me, but I'm Jeff & I'm an American OTR driver. I was born in & have resided in San Antonio, Texas for my entire life.

Occupation: I drive for Crete Carrier Corp. based in Lincoln, Nebraska & have also been writing for LandLine Magazine for over two years now.

Background: I'm a former owner-operator & diesel technician. I have been driving full-time for over 12 years.

Hobbies: I'm into music, classic cars (I own a '73 Dodge Charger S/E), and the outdoors. Being mostly of Native American descent I'm into many activities which pertain to my heritage.

Languages: English, and some Spanish.

Beliefs: I'm NOT a religious person, and I believe in maintaining my own independence & self-sufficience. I also believe in working hard to achieve financial prosperity on my own.

Marital Status: Single, but have been "Teasin' The CHEESE" (Beanie) for almost three years now! :rofl:

[RodeoJoe]

I guess I'm the old fart here. I got my license in Dec of 56 and am still at it. I've retired three times and still go back out every once in a while. I've been driving part time for a long time employer running a trip a week up and down I-5 hauling produce. Married to Elizabeth, 2 daughters, 8 grandkids, almost 2 great grandkids, and two very active smooth fox terriers. I like old cars and old motorcycles and have been halfway looking for a 1940 HD to restore and ride. I figure that the government has way to much to say about how I run my life and I'll do everything possible to avoid regulations and taxes. Crime wouldn't pay if the government ran it.

[hellcat_99]

How about the same age are ya Dave? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Good to see you RJ. Like Dave has already said, I miss your wit & humor. I think you'll get along quite well with Acc. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Holly :cheers:

[Accremonious]

RJ, just don't worry about getting along with someone who argues with self and loses! And have a safe ride down to Shakey and back!

[hellcat_99]

:harhar: :harhar: :harhar: :harhar: :harhar: :harhar:
Dave I just turned 50 in March, I'm still way young :harhar: :harhar: :harhar:

Holly :cool:

[king chicken]

hi there, I'm king chicken(aka: taylor) I'm a restaurant manager in the us and a driver wanna be. I love tormenting everyone and flirting with most females young and old(especially holly)

[hellcat_99]

See I told you I wasn't old. :harhar: :harhar: :harhar:

Good to see you found your way here King. :lover:

Holly :cheers:

[king chicken]

I'm always willing to follow a purty lady like yourself [smilie=hot over you.gif]

[sombrekarma]

A little introduction of myselph, ;)

So, i'm driver for Roberts transport, you know, the bunch of yellow truck that crowd the 401 by driving at 100 kph ? :p Anyway, i'm driving mostly U.S, doing mostly LTL all over east and Mid-Ouest of America.

When I'm off the Road, I like to walk in mountains, riding my bike, and meeting new peoples.

My truck is a Yellow (huh) FLD 120 2003, 70 po high rise, truck number 102354, so if you pass me, say Hello, i'm normally on the channel 12, but normally when i'm in the U.S I am on channel 19.

See ya!

[hellcat_99]

What Dave said.
I lived in PQ for 18 yr's. Both my daughter's were born & raised there. I used to live in the Vaudreuil/Dorion area. I loved it out there.
Gald you found your way here.

Holly :D

[Accremonious]

Hi, and welcome! Like Dave said, I too have been to La Belle Provance many times, starting as a tourist to Expo 67 and since 1994 riding on 5, 6, or 7 axles (never graduated to 8!). I have had many good experiences and few sour ones! Just remember that your English is far better than my French, OK!
I am curious about your nom d' plume, Sombrekarma. would you care to enlighten us?

[sombrekarma]

Acrremonious, truly, I don't know how to translate my "nom de plume". When I first think about it, darksoul would have been my best. But t'its would not translate it correct it... Karma is mostly what Hindouist would qulifie what you wil become in your future life.

In fact, I chose that name over the time because i'm a real fan of Gothic/Dark/Black metal, Groups like Dimmu Borgir, Craddle of Filth, The sins of thy beloved, Tristania, etc.... And too, because i'm a real ass when I have to chose an original Handle, so I shoose that. On the CB I'm known mostly know by sombre.

That said, i'm a almost a positive person, but sometime mostly when I cross at Port Huron I have a tendancy to become negative :D If you see what I mean :rofl:

[lost sheep]

hi the names stevie im 37 & have been married to my wife rena for 4 years we have a son sammy whos 10 going on 26 lol. i live in bathgate, scotland. i love cars of the past 70s-80s period and im driving a lancia delta at the moment. im a bit shy in real life but always up 4 a laugh especialy if its at my expence as some people on here will confirm ;)

[hellcat_99]

:lover: :lover: :lover: Good to see you me darlin'. Please post some pic's of your car so the other's can see it.

Holly :cheers:

[lost sheep]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JwO-LPGWtAA
here is some pics :D :D :D :D
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p293/moddymex/SP_A0148_000.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p293/moddymex/425c_12-1.jpg
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p293/moddymex/45d6_12.jpg

[woodie]

always up 4 a laugh especialy if its at my expence as some people on here will confirm

I'll vouch for that, by the way I would suggest anybody that has a small holding locks their sheep up securely!!!

[hellcat_99]

Thankx for posting your pic's LS.

Holly :D

[lost sheep]

Hate to tell ya lost sheep but that ain't a car --- that thing is smaller than my Harley. ---------- that is a shoe box with itty bitty tiny wheels.

as many people will tell ye its not the size that matters ;) this pocket rocket will kick ye right up the ass :cool: :cool: although this is my dream car
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=PptJfjllU2w
oh! forgot to mention its the ONLY CARin history to win the world rally championship 6 times in a row and the one ive got was imported from the good ole usa harleys are powerful but slow mine is powerful but rapid :) :) :)

[lost sheep]

I would suggest anybody that has a small holding locks their sheep up securely!!!
dont listen to him hes just jelous coz i got the one wearing suspenders last week :harhar: :harhar: :harhar:

[buzzy]

woodie Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2007 3:35 pm Post subject:

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always up 4 a laugh especialy if its at my expence as some people on here will confirm


I'll vouch for that, by the way I would suggest anybody that has a small holding locks their sheep up securely!!!


Hey, lost sheep..................don't take woodie seriously...............he's the one wearing the rubber boots.

:rofl:

[lost sheep]

Hey, lost sheep..................don't take woodie seriously...............he's the one wearing the rubber boots.
i know i lent them to him & hes still got my velcro gloves as well :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[hellcat_99]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: