Hi everyone

I am new to this forum and just wanted to introduce myself:

My name is Delio Vidal. I am new to the Truck Driver's business. I have just concluded my CDL A School in Miami, Florida and current reside in Hinesville/Ludowici, GA, about 35 miles from Savannah.

I am retiring from the Military next month from a career of 27 years as a Sergeant major in the Army. The reason I decided to pursue a career as a Truck Drivers is just simple because I like to drive, I like the outdoors, and also because I want to be away from too many people.

Like in any other job I realize that we have to start from the beginning, getting experience and proving ourselves, so here is my plan:

I want to start driving tanker. I know that few tanker companies will accept drivers straight out from the school. I believe Schnider is one of those companies and I have placed an application with them. I have my temporary CDL from GA and the permanent should be arriving in the mail within the next 2 weeks, until them I am not able to apply for my Hazmat background check and TWIC cards, since they required me to have the permanent license. Eventually, after I have some experience and decided if I really like the profession I want to buy my own truck. In any way I appreciate any advise you all can give me.

 

Shaggy, what you mean to 2-7 to trucking. The reason I ask that is that my last unit is 2-7 IN from 3ID. Don't know if that is what you mean.

 

RetiredUSN, thanks for the remark. It has been a rewarding career and because I've always liked the military it was easy to pick up on things. I have many skills to include a degree on IT, but my real passion is driving. I hope to continue to enjoy what I do, more than just for the money. Although we can live without it.

 

Chinatown, thanks for the advice, I respect the Salors very much. I had the opportunity to lead a PRT ( provincial Reconstruction team) in Afghanistan in 2009/2010. They are the most disciplined, motivated professionals I ever came across. My commander was a submarine commander. Good times then.