Here's johnnnnny....

Hello to everyone,
I'm new here and I'm trying to learn as much as I can about driving from real people, not recruiters and not company classifieds. Every add I've read about a company looking for drivers say they are the top in pay and especially driver appreciation. Fat chance they all can all make that claim realistically.
Presently I'm checking out different driving schools, companies for possible employment, type of trailer to pull; van, flatbed, tanker, etc. and determine where the money and/or bennefits are best. Any and all opinions appreciated. BTW I am 57 in a month and wonder if that will hurt my chances of being hired.

 

Thanks Dave for the information. I have a clean background and don't see any problems in getting my CDL or getting hired if age isn't a disqualifier. The oil fields are something I'll have to ckeck out.
I'm looking at doing maybe regional driving or long distance and not become an O/O. I can't for the life of me figure out how they make any money when they have to foot the bill for almost everything associated with trucking.
Quite honestly I don't see trucking as offering much in the way of income and benefits. I'm talking vacation, holidays, sick time and so forth even though I understand driving is a whole different breed of cat. Working 7 days a week 10 hour days for even a grand is not a lot for the hours. You'll have to excuse me but I am used to the time and a half and double time world for most of my adult life. Also I almost forgot, I am going to pay for the schooling myself, 98% sure of that.