looking into driving

There are a few companies in Texas that advertise that they will rent you a truck, trailer and 'trainer' for a few hundred $ so that you can use it to get your CDL. Google is your friend.

 

I've heard of people having trucks set low like 54 or something silly like 54 on the petal but can do 62 on cruse.

I'm a company driver for Prime and my truck is governed at 65. But they really will nag you to drive 54-58. You need to get 7mpg and they ask for 8.

They change things around alot and try different things. I'm not sure how they decide what your truck spec will be.

 

Don't worry about the company billing you for trucking school if you don't stay on 2 or 3 years as agreed.. They will have to pay a lawyer at least $4000 to sue you, to recoup an obligation of only 1800-2400. Second, they know you are broke, and couldn't pay even if they won.. 3rd, it may sound legal, but it is not. If they require a CDL to do the job, same goes with being paid to go take a drug screen, they HAVE to pay. If they require a uniform, they MUST pay for it. Note: Most companys that require a uniform do so to hide the fact they are not paying you enough to buy nice clothes.. Good luck newbi

 

And you think England, PAM, Millis, Stevens, Central or Prime will bring their training center to your hometown for your convenience? If you're not willing or able to drive or ride the bus for a day or two to get the tools you need for the job, then I'd say that it's a good bet that you're not going to be able to stick it out for the next year or two to gain experience. You have a background in construction, so you should be no stranger to travel. Just saying.