I need some info on maverick from the drivers

Don't ever go over the road trucking for the money. If you want to be home sounds like you do. Go try to find another local job.

 

I would agree with Sewerman- with ONE EXCEPTION- and that is if you have been in the military. If that is the case, then you will understand the sacrifices of not being at home (way more so in the military's case too I might add!).

I started in this business because I had to find something quickly after my small business cratered and collapsed due to the terrible economy. My wife and I are raising two children of the later elementary school years. In my area, the only industry that seemed to be doing any hiring AND offering any sort of meaningful income was the trucking industry. I talked with my wife and kids, and took the leap. I knew that I could handle being away because of my prior military experience. My scenario is probably similar to many in the industry- especially as of the past few years.

I only add this to Sewerman's comment because I know in my case, if it were my comment that he were responding to (back when I was making my decision)- it may have changed my mind maybe for the good- maybe for the bad. If you are tough enough, and REALLY understand what you are getting into, you will be fine. Who knows, maybe like me, you will end up LOVING driving for Maverick!

 

I think the money in trucking is great compared to most local driving jobs unless you luck into a ups or similar local gig.

 

I'm 21. I know one more thats 21 and a guy that was in training looking young to. But there are very very few!

 

thanks i'm just trying to get a feel of how hesitant they are of hiring young guys. i turn 21 in Sept 2013 and I've been looking at Maverick. my uncle drives for them and really likes the way he's treated and the miles and home time he gets.

 

I recommend coming here if you want to flatbed. They like hire younger driver so they can train you their way . Plus it helps their CSA scores

 

I agree with that 100% very good point. A lot of people take it the wrong way when I say trucking is a lifestyle not a job. To me a job is something that you get up and go do then go home. A lifestyle is something that you do 24 seven and after certain amount of days or weeks you go home.

I just see too many people that going over the road trucking as a last resort. And can't stand it and all they do is whine and #####. To me it be a very tough decision for somebody to make to change their lifestyle so much. I myself started at 18 years old is the only life I know. Met my wife at a truck stop she was a waitress there. So she knew exactly what she was getting into when we got married 30+ years ago.

So somebody had a 9-to-5 job married with children than went over the road. That would be one big change for the whole family. Not too many women want to be single parents that's what she ends up becoming. You're not there when she needs a hug you're not there when she needs help with the kids. I would have to say that would be the hardest adjustment for you and your family.

I myself even went running local when my boys were young so I could be at home and help raise them. Didn't care for running local but loved spending the time raising my boys.

 

When a driver hires on with a carrier their CSA scores do not transfer to the carrier. The only CSA points that go on the carrier are the points the driver gets while working for that carrier.

So hiring a young driver does not help their CSA score. But hiring a young driver and training him to your standards so that all the knows is your way is priceless. No bad habits to break.

 

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