Will living in FL hinder me from career?

Welcome Daniel. You've found what I consider the best trucking forum around. I'm sure some drivers who live in Florida will come along and share their ideas with you soon.

I don't live in Florida but I've seen a lot of information regarding your question. It appears to me that Florida presents a bit of a challenge but it won't keep you out of trucking.

Since you're new, do a lot of reading here about good and bad companies and find out what to expect so you won't be disappointed with your choices or decisions. Make a plan about where you want to work before you go to training.

Think about your driving record and criminal record before investing time and money in training. Training and company recruiters will tell you what you want to hear to get your money and get you hired.

Just keep your expectations realistic and make a plan and you will do fine.

 

yup...........

 

Djroy, I'm in Jacksonville as well. Don't let people suggest that you will have to face a crazy challenge of finding a job.. A few carriers have only drop yards in Jacksonville so there are some mega carriers that come out this way often enough for a drop yard. I might be mistaken.. Also we aren't that far from Georgia where I've seen plenty of Terminals for larger carriers around McDonough (Give or take a few areas around it). Researching the forums is the key to unlocking a wealth of information you won't find elsewhere.

What school are you planning on going to? FSCJ (FCCJ) has a CDL program that is $2,350, 8 week program, known instructors in the area, and very well liked by drivers that are local here. Roadmaster seems to be very popular as well, but the cost of Roadmaster vs FSCJ tends to be a tad bit more. Do know FSCJ does have Werner come out, hell Davids office is plastered with Werner poster / calender / etc.. etc.. But don't let that speak for how that company is.

The CDL Program takes place out in Cecil field next to 103rd / Branan Field Rd. If you want any more information, feel free to ask. I am attending FSCJ in August, so I will be going there personally and the enrollment process was rather simple. You do have to take a DOT Physical (ofc) and a Piss test within 2 weeks of the first day of class. So do know that.

 

I understand that the FL jobs are north of Orlando... or so it has been said on this forum.

If that's the case you should be good....

 

Most of your major carriers that hire in Florida hire drivers Orlando and north word,so you should be fine,I wouldn't worry to much.I haven't check lately but I think few carriers are now hiring south of Orlando - Tampa Bay possible to south west Florida,but i'm not 100% sure.P.S welcome to the forum.

 

Yah, you shouldn't have any problem, alot of companies will hire outta north Florida.

 

you'll be fine, getting regular home time might be an issue but you'll get hired.

BTW every time I read the title of this thread I hear it in my head like a pirate is saying it.