Hello Everyone

Hello everyone! I was on here around 2021 and was trying to start a career in trucking. I originally thought about Veriha, but due to having to sign a non-compete I opted to not go there. I had a friend who worked for a local company in Columbus, OH running dump trailers and they agreed to "train" me. Sadly I only lasted 3 days. I got there Monday morning and was told I had to get my CDL that Friday or I was fired. I was a nervous wreck.

Needless to say I do not blame the company, yes it was a rush training and I was not as mentally prepared as I should have been. I wish I was given longer that 4 days to get a CDL, but business is business and they need to make money. Again I do not blame anyone in this situation it is what it is.

So now I work for a company running a laser for urology cases, and am still in the medical field, however, I have been looking at getting back in a truck. I will definitely be choosing a carrier with company sponsored or company paid CDL training. For those of you who are thinking of taking an easier route to get your CDL like I did, my advice is Don't.

There is a reason that they tell you the truth on here. Yes most starter companies are just that, but sometimes you find yourself with these companies for a long time because they are not all as bad as former employees on the Internet will tell you. If nothing else go with a mega and get your year in, pay back the loan and find a home.

Anyway thank you everyone on here who gave me great advice when I first showed interest.

My question would. Ow be if a job says Great Lakes Regional running out of Detroit, does that mean I will have to drive to Detroit to start my weeks off?

 

Chillicothe, Ohio.
About 45 miles south of Columbus, 60 minutes as the crow flys

 

I want to home on the weekends, but just starting in the industry beggars cannot be choosers. I know Swift, and Schneider both have terminals on Columbus and TMC and Roehl near Dayton. Roehl pays you through school so that is a plus but I have heard mixed reviews about them....well honestly all of them. Lol

 

Would not mind either. I'm out of shape but am not against getting into shape while trucking.