New, and looking for advice

Hey everyone I'm Jerome, and I am 38 here searching for infromation on becoming a truck driver. I currently have little back ground in trucks, but have always wanted to drive one for a living. Due to hard times, and my job I thought this would be the best chance to get my CDL. I am not totally sure if life on the road is for me anymore as I worked on the road for 14 years. I figured with the economy, and construction being slow I would see where I can go with this. Thank you for your time, and comments.

 

No this isn't alast resort for me. This is just the place, and time for me to get my license. I have some time right now, and spent almost 14 years working on the road a big chunk of that was the railroad. I spent anywhere from 3-7 months away from home, and loved being on the road. I got married is why I got off the road, and now I am not married. I was originally going to get my truck driving done back around 1994 after I was discharged from my military service. Well that did not come around due to a job I could not pass that fell infront of me. The last 6-7 years I have been self employed, and have made a decent living, but it has also been a rough one as I tend to work alone. I have always wanted to do this if not for a short time, but have wanted to make it a life long career. At my age anything could affect me making it in this industry, but right now work is slow, and the time is right to make a change. I am not pushing for a job right out of school due to my lack of experience, but am hoping there is one out there. Thank you for your replies.

 

Thank you for the advice, and yes I will be looking for a job, but have heard horror stories of truckers who take the job no one else wants. I do not want to get myself into this poisition, but I will be looking for anything even if it means I have to work 24/7 365 for the first couple years. If you have any advice as to what trucking companies that are good for someone just getting out of school I would be greatful. I have been doing alot of research, and really haven't found anything so far. I have found alot of people who have taken their first job, and hated it, but none that have really said hey this is these are the best places for someone to start out. Thank you for your time, and responses.