takeing the plunge

Ok have been checking this site out for a few weeks now. and inspite of what i have read here i am still interested in the idea of becomeing a trucker. Yes I am a bit crazy I believe that is part of the job requirement.

I reside in vermont and am overwhelmed with the amount of info on this forum. but after closely looking things over believe this to be a good place to start. I am thinking of the best route to go. I know private schooling gives me the best options, there is no "community college programs in my area" I made too much money last year for grants. but still too broke to come up with $ 5k.

ARE there any companies that will sponsor you to a local school?
are there really any good starting comanies? not just a mill or 6mo trainers
or is it pretty much a cr@# shoot wherever you go?

not to many major players out here I am considering the following companys.
1. Conway
2. Knight (squire)
3.Prime
4.Stevens
5. Swift.

Other maybees are WEbster Trucking, fedex freight,

I understand paying your dues But not looking to be abbused just want an honest pay for an honest day, or 14-21
any way thanks to everyone who has posted to this forum and provided some usefull info. This is why I decided to stop lurking and join up.

 

thanks, I heard england was really pushing leases or teams great price though. make sure to read the fine print.

 

have goten some good info here. thanks for the warm welcome everyone
right now i'm looking into conway possably going to crowder depends on a few things kinda exciteing thinking of a carreer change at 45 but i think now is the perfect time. just want to get things thoroughly checked out. not 20 any more lol.