Second Thoughts

It's no bed of roses. There are many sacrfices to be made and conditions aren't always the best.

If you Google "CDL driver turnover rate", you will find many articles. One article quotes 117%. Some of these numbers may be accounted for with company changes.

I believe that well above 70% of new drivers don't have realistic expectations. They fail to research and realize what is in store for them. Many just can't take being on the road most of the time. Most think that the job is just driving down the road.

This profession is only suited to a certain kind of person. If independence and isolation aren't priorities in your life, it may not be your cup of tea.

Unfortunately lack of facilities and accommodations are some of the sacrfices a professional driver faces every day. You can minimize this with some effort and planning, but it will always be there.

It seems our society is in a moral decay so I'm not sure where you go to avoid that. I'd say it is pretty prevalent wherever you go and especially in trucking.

I still think a bad day in a truck is better than a good day in an office or factory.

 

LMAO...HUH? Sounds like you been researching the wrong companies, or have too many high expectations for this industry.

 

Then don't go to a trucking school?

Try a community college or even find a company to train you. They'll both 'treat' ya better then a mill will.

Overall. Any school is there to make money. Once you get your license, they could care less about you.

The one advantage to company training is they usually care a little bit more about you because they want you to pass so they can make money off of you.

 

I get what you saying in all, however the statement about "expect reasonable training facilities and accommodations" is somewhat wishful thinking.. but i could be wrong. When you find a company that has a facility which as clean as the white house or put training drivers in the Hyatt or something please let me know. Its not going to be all peaches and cream.....unless you go to community college like the previous folks have said.

 

You are very welcome. And it is obvious that you are determined to make an educated decision.

Are you finding bad conditions in conjunction with training? I have hear some living accommodations aren't too great.

What is it that has you having second thoughts?

 

Try a Vocational-Technical school. Surely there is one reasonably close (within 1-2hr drive) that offers a driving program. You are hitting the nail on the head with your analysis, you already see reality of driver training.

Make sure the program you use is at least 320 hours. Good luck to you. Any other questions just ask!