Was curious about becoming a trucker, so I did some research and found this place, read a lot of what you had to say, and decided to make the dramatic change in my life and go to school then start driving.
First few days at school, I couldn't help but have some doubts in my mind about what I was doing, was I being impulsive?
After my first week in school, am feeling much better about my decision, school I am in has a 98% placement rate, and we have been bombarded with recruiters. Living in the Pacific Northwest, am going to try and get a dedicated run on I-5 from Seattle area to anywhere down south.
Thank you all for helping me make the decision, and the owner-operators of this site for having such a great resource and meeting place. And Hi!
Thanks!
Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by Floppy, Sep 26, 2015.
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Hi Floppy!
Welcome to the wide open road, little brother. Now that you have your training its time to kick the tires and light the fires. Keep her dirty side down. Good luck! -
Check out Leavitt's Freight Service and Lynden.
Lynden has a mix of everything you would want.
KKW Trucking, TWT Refrigerated Services might have what you want.
Watkins-Shepard has two terminals in WA state.Last edited: Sep 26, 2015
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A 98% placement rate means nothing when you consider companies will take just about anyone...Industry 110% turnover rate and a "driver shortage"
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Welcome Floppy!
That 98% number just goes to show that the school will take anyone's money. There are folks that apply that they know can't possibly get a job in this industry. Had a fella at my school that had 2 DUIs in the previous 4 years and had only recently got his license back. If he ever did get a job driving, it was probably for a very small company and making 15 cents a mile.Floppy Thanks this. -
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Well good for you, Floppy. However, if you want to run Seattle-LA you will be questioning your sanity in short order. WA, OR, and CA all HATE trucks. Good luck.
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