Another "Is Trucking Right for Me?" Thread

Ha, Raezzor believe me, I do the exact same! The important part is we don't stop trying. I do not waste anyone's time including myself. If you are not happy with a company move on! Otherwise it will make you miserable. I don't know if you are working now but my cousin was working for windy hill and loved it. It's an old school company that doesn't bother you and lets you do your job. Terminals in WI and FL. Very personable company. My cousin is a slacker and did very well with this company because they treated him like family and let him drive the truck. Pay was not the highest but he was making really good miles. Highly recommended.

 

It depends on what you want from life. Me? I'm single, it's just me and that worthless furball you guys call a cat. I have weekends off, I stay in shape and I am socking money away for college. Most of the time my dispatcher has to call me to make sure I am still driving the truck.

Also there aren't too many areas to see. I am a huge drinker, but only on my days off. But I take days off near places I want to go. Park in Newark, hit the tube to NYC, drink and fight with an Irishman almost the entire time. After knocking him out we became the best of friends. Without your wife she may get a little angry. I know if I had wife she would be angry too if I am checking out the girls in a bar in a town I don't know.

Also getting a CDL has changed in the few years I've had mine. So look into everything before you make a move. Going hungry sucks, going hungry with an angry wife is worse.

 

where do you park in newark?

 

This is a long thread (78 pages) and some what redundant but many of these questions are answered
So you want to "own " your own company

 

You have a long road ahead of you before owning a truck. Look into the newbie threads or possibly company/student driver posts. You can send me a pm if you have any questions also, I don't mind helping new guys. There are a lot of good facts on this site but there are also a lot of opinions too. Just keep that in mind.

 

You have to remember, trucking is one of those careers that just about anybody can walk into. You don't have to dip, weigh 300lbs, wear suspenders and cowboy boots and not take showers to like trucking or to be a trucker. It is however a lifestyle. You LIVE on the road. You work 24hrs a day 7 days a week for 4-6weeks! If you are a professional person, somewhat of a go-getter, have experience in holding a decent job chances are you will probably do well in trucking. It is very tough if you have a family at home though. There are a lot of complainers here but then again most of the positive people are out making money and don't spend a lot of time typing on forums! I would recommend you checking out some of the companies you don't hear a lot about on this website. Also remember the trucking schools get paid to send you to certain companies. The recruiters at the companies get paid by how many people they can get to orientation! No different than car salesman. If you have to work a little to get hired it might be more worth your time. One more thing, the companies that aren't advertising that much have a lower driver turnover rate. Does this mean drivers are happier there?