I got my CDL B, and I am so unhappy.

Could apply for dock position somewhere. Work hard show initiative. Ask to be trained and work hard. Could get promoted.

Or got to an operation that runs straight and tractor trailers work on the class b side then ask for training.

 

Sorry to hear that you let one little part of it get too you. Sounds like you just plain got mad and quit. If that is what happened, I really don't see much future for you in trucking. And my reasoning behind that statement, is simple. There is so much frustration in trucking, in dealing with, first of all your trainer, then your dispatcher, and always the customer. Not to mention traffic, and trucks that don't work right, and trailers that you get sent to get, that are not there. And then the pay issue.

I am not trying to bash you here. I AM just saying that a person who gets so frustrated over one thing, probably should look to another career.

Good luck to you, whatever you do decide to do.

 

I am the exact same way. I barely, and I mean BARELY passed my CDL A test. Had the option been there for a B I would have done it. I had never shifted anything manual in my entire life, nor had I ever backed any type of trailer. I was at square effing one, and it showed. A good trainer makes all the difference. The first instructor the school paired me with wasn't great. All he did was say #### without actually explaining it in a way that was understandable. Suffice it to say I did horribly on my first in school skills test (laughably bad). Then I got another instructor. He was MUCH better, explaining things more clearly and giving me more time behind the wheel. And with a little extra help I was able to squeak by the actual DMV test and get my license. A bad instructor can make you feel like a failure, but the truth is we all have to start somewhere and nobody starts at the top. I failed in the wrecker industry entirely because of poor training, but I spent months believing it was because I was just stupid or not cut out for it. Don't waste any more time wondering what could have been. Get back out there, do it again, and this time know what you need to succeed...a decent instructor!

 

I tend to agree, on the poor instructor issue, I was very fortunate to have a working partner on a garbage route show me the basics. he didn't let me fail,told me repeatedly to just take my time,get the feel of splitting the gears. Now a days probably not to much cannot get in and run, load and haul.
Don't let these guys rip on you, no one is born with the aptitude, we all had that greenhorn newbie exp
The supposed old timers out here tend to think they are all it, forgetting that very real tin horn past of theirs! Unfortunately these so called instructors are underpaid for all their responsibility at the school mills, run em in,run through the paces,hopefully certain percentage will pass,that's their game

 

If asked,my personal preference if starting as a newbie is Schneider National. They have the long standing program for making it work,the nice setting in Greenbay for training,..etc.. Never worked there,but they are ranked every year in top ten for pay and job satisfaction...Look through that trucking top ten list and contact em all, tell the recruiter how far you are training wise.Its pretty much a drivers market,good time to get going!
PS: Forgot to add something "very" important,do not let anyone of these transpo companies team you longer than what ever release signoff or what ever the 1st trainer would give you for just a normal amount of OTR training..usually 3-8wks me thinks. In otherwards make it mightily clear about this and get the offer in writing as to what you'd end up with position wise...1-2yrs later you should have a real good shot at a dedicated or intermodal slot...7yrs later you write the book!

 

have u thought of saving some funds n taking care of the cdl a thru a private school? dude u already have the knowledge its not like ur going from four wheeler to 18 u knowaddamean? u have an income n ur not giving up so if i was u i would do it like thought...save half n borrow half if u want whatever, they are not supposed to charge u full price if ur upgrading at least not my friends school he doesnt but check it out. GOOD LUCK