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Right. Nothing too labor intensive for me either. I don't wanna have to work about improperly securing the loads or tarping, chaining, strapping; etc.

 

I think that it is cool that your current employer supports your decision to drive trucks. You might be eligible to get your CDL schooling covered for free through the WIOA program. Just do some Google research to find a career center near you that'll provide you with more info about the process.

 

Although they're Flatbed, I'd say in my opinion Cypress is easier than any other Flatbed companies out there. They haul 95% Sheetrocks and 95% of their loads are pre-tarp, you do have to un-tarp them though when you're delivering and their tarps are at least 100lbs... They have a lot loads, I didn't like the way their operation was structured, most of their loads are short loads so you will most likely do 1 load per day. With that said, it adds up, if you work hard, you can make good money there and they have some good bonuses also. One more thing! They do have cameras, a whole lot of them, driver-cam too, they love them overthere so that's pretty much a summary of what they do.

 

The school I went to didn’t take FAFSA, I don't know if every CDL school is like that, but you might wanna check out your school and see what they take.

 

No dead horses here, and not sure who or how you could possibly offend someone here, tough crowd, but I think you have an excellent chance. "A better life" is subjective, and may or may not happen with trucking, but you'll find that out. Quite frankly, your current boss sounds better than ANY trucking schpiel. Unfortunately, there's no real "try and see how you like it" in trucking, after training, you get thrown right into the job. That's intimidating if not prepared, and I must remind you, 75% of all new drivers don't make it a year. Mr. Chinatown will overwhelm you with credible choices, but you must make sure this is what you want. There's local, home daily, regional, an overnight or 2, and over the road, never home. Then there's what type. A box( reefer/van) is about the most typical starting points, mostly van because it requires the least amount of training. Most other types require specific experience. The schooling is the tip of the iceberg, and a lot more to it. Above all, don't be afraid to ask, it's why this site exists. Good luck.

 

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I only pulled dry van for a year. Sometimes there's a long overnight run, just depends on where the load is going. I've hauled canned goods out of California to El Paso and then maybe a stop in Jacksonville, FL.