Where To Start Driving Career??

Thanks for the advice.

I've been stopping by the rest stop everyday on my way home from training in an attempt to talk to a few drivers, willing to talk.

It's kind of hard, as I will not go knock on a door, or interrupt a flat-bed securing his tarps, etc. I'm 36 y/o and know what it's like to be interrupted at work, so I've just hung out smoked a few cigs and wait till I see a driver doing the same.

Though they get a lot of crap, I talked to a Swift driver for about 10 minutes, he's been there 2 years and likes the company, said he's been driving for about 6 years. The fact that he didn't solicit his info to give to a recruiter, lead me believe he was being honest.

Other than the Swift driver, the only other drivers hanging around outside their trucks have been O/O and not much for conversation, a few said, "I'm not interested in buying anything" and walk away, haha, understandable I guess..

I'm taking a good look at Watkins and according to the recruiter, they are doing the same. I've only seen one truck on the road here in Southern Ca., so I don't see getting a chance to talk to a driver, other than on these forums.

Thanks for the reply, any advice is much appreciated.

 

How far away do you live? I believe I'm 108 miles and recruiter said it wasn't a problem..

 

You sound like my driving instructor, he's got a few trucks that are leased to a company (not leased from) and told me to just walk out of the room the minute my employer brings in the used car salesman....

I can't seem to understand why people fall for a truck rental (lease)... I mean, I don't mind having a lien holder on title with me, but if my name ain't on it, I'm not paying to fix it.....

Hey, Hertz just called and said the car I rented was due for an oil change and they want me to pay for it, they'll probably make me buy some tires