Looking to get back on the Road

I graduated from Professional Drivers Institute, New Buffalo Mi back in 96 and drove for Transitall Services in Island Lake, Il, from 96-2000. I did intermodal and later switched to irregular freight (all drybox). I ran everywhere east of the Rockies from Me to Fl, to Tx, to Nd as well as runs to Denver, into On and Qc. I got pretty good managing blind loads and Canadian crossings and started teaching other drivers. I averaged 125,000 logged miles per year.

But I left the truck at the wifes request and found a good paying Mfg. job. Now both are gone and I'm looking to start over.

I still have my class A CDL and will pick up the Hazmat enforcement upon request. I have no accidents, no points, no convictions, no arrests, not even any misdemeanors. I live in Mi, but am willing to relocate. The real problem is that my experience is 10 years old.

But I don't want to spend another $5K on some school when I feel I only need a week or two running with a pro to get back up to speed.

After that, I prefer to run solo anywhere east of the rockies - just not up and down the east coast. I have no problem going east and west to the coast. I just don't want to make a habit of I95.

So if anyone is willing to work with me or have suggestions, I'll greatly appreciate it. Just leave a post here, PM me, or call me # 586-239-8277 or email jdlech@yahoo dot com.

I have a standing offer with CRST, but they're teams and don't have the best reputation in the world. I'll go with them if I have to (just to get my foot in the door), but would prefer otherwise.

 

Thanks for the come back.

 

I don't mind a refresher course, but I would like it to be with someone other than Crusty.