What school to go to? And how to stay in shape on the road?

**dwnystvn** · 07.29.2012

Im new to industry looking to go to school.... truckmasters..Swift....Prime....FFE Academy or Central Florida Community College in Ocala ? any ideas.... Another ? how do you all stay in shape being on the road all the time?

**vinsanity** · 07.29.2012

I would suggest going through an independent school to get your CDL if you can.

**gator21** · 07.29.2012

there is no easy answer for that one. you have to do your homework and choose the one thats best for you.if you go with a private school,make sure there is a guaranteed placement for your first job.otherwise,all the others will get you set up,then you are their slave for 1-2 years.either way,get-rr-done...good luck

**Wooly Rhino** · 07.29.2012

The Community College route is the one I always recommend. You get college credit for it that can be used if you change your mind later on.

As to staying in shape, most truckers fall a little bit short on that issue. You can run, walk, bike, do sit ups, anything you want but really we just want to sleep.

I get on criagslist and try to find a girlfriend in every town I can. Been doing that for 7 years now. Not found yet but I am still hopeful.

**dbny5000** · 07.29.2012

those big companies are the worst jobs around. and i stay fit by running 5 miles at malls, or in the desert, or on trails. load up on a half-gallon sugary Pepsi every time you stop and you're gonna be shopping at realllllllllybigandtall.com

**redbeast24740** · 07.29.2012

Originally Posted by Wooly Rhino

The Community College route is the one I always recommend. You get college credit for it that can be used if you change your mind later on.

As to staying in shape, most truckers fall a little bit short on that issue. You can run, walk, bike, do sit ups, anything you want but really we just want to sleep.

I get on criagslist and try to find a girlfriend in every town I can. Been doing that for 7 years now. Not found yet but I am still hopeful.

i will have to try that craigslist thing out... lol

**xtexasbabex** · 07.29.2012

thanks for the info about craigslist. maybe i can find me a bf on there,that won't mind me driving truck

**KingTrucker86** · 08.04.2012

Originally Posted by Wooly Rhino

The Community College route is the one I always recommend. You get college credit for it that can be used if you change your mind later on.

As to staying in shape, most truckers fall a little bit short on that issue. You can run, walk, bike, do sit ups, anything you want but really we just want to sleep.

I get on criagslist and try to find a girlfriend in every town I can. Been doing that for 7 years now. Not found yet but I am still hopeful.

Dude thats sad!

**FwL** · 08.06.2012

Originally Posted by Wooly Rhino

I get on criagslist and try to find a girlfriend in every town I can. Been doing that for 7 years now. Not found yet but I am still hopeful.

Is that the schooling part or the staying in shape part?

**cadillacdude1975** · 08.06.2012

the best way is to get a gas grill and have a fridge in your truck if at all possible. that will save you a TON of money and be much healthier as well. limit your carb intake. sugar drinks = straight carbs. drivers need to maintain a high protein diet. if you must have soft drinks, drink diet ones. we all know water is the best though.