Looking into the Trucking scene, few questions?

• Have you considered what type of freight you will Haul?

I am leaning toward flat bed as I'd like to have some type of physical work involved. Have lots to learn yet, so don't quote me. Open for anything and everything.

• Driving OTR (living out of a Truck)?

I am in fact looking for OTR yet preferably regional. (Midwest region)

• Driving Local?

Local trucking I know little about, aside from humping cases of pop for Pepsi co at slave wages.

• Have you considered the impact this job will have on your family/friends/relationships?

Family- I know the feeling of witnessing my wife and kids utilize food stamps while checking out at grocery store. While I'm a well bodied, willing an able late 30's male that should easily be able to provide common living expenses for me and my family.
Friends- I have a lot, none of them worth a #### to be honest.
Relationships- I have elderly parents, I wish to spend time with before it's too late.

• How much time will you need at home (1 time a mth, or everynight, etc)?

I'd love home every night, yet those jobs don't pay and I would work like a dog.
I'm looking for 11-12 days on and 3 days off.

 

It's me that reached out to you folks to gimme some the cut through information, the down and dirty in the business. This info is obviously not all for me, those that take the initiative and strive to find the answers to their questions of the trucking life will also benefit.

Triple6- It is I, that would be honored to buy you lunch! I consider all of you soldiers in the field and have the utmost respect. Thank you for the up lifting words.

This goes for all that chimed in, your comments are not in vain.

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Update:
I have reached out to county Work Force Development center to attempt any possible funding/support for local trucking schools. IE: Community College, Private Institutes, anyone to be honest.

I have also applied to selected "Big" Company "train to hire" 1 yr contract deal.
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I will keep you guys posted as things progress.
Thanks,
StewBear

 

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