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Change of Life

Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by King Arthur, Jan 8, 2008.

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  1. Jan 8, 2008 #1
    King Arthur

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    Ok here is the deal. I am 55 and have work in manufacturing for 30+ years in engineering and machine maintenance as well as middle and upper management for the last 10+ years. As many others in my age bracket, it is unlikely I will ever retire however I am ready to simply do something different. I am aware that trucking is not easy however it is dramatically different than what I have done. It seems the easy thing to do is to get on the internet and fill out an app with one of the big boys to do a contract after the CDL School and all the training however I am a believer that if it sounds to good it most likely is. So I am looking for some guidance as what not to do. I have limited resources but limited obligations to match. Thanks in advance
     
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  3. Jan 8, 2008 #2
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    I am sort of in the same stage of life, but I am currently in school to get my CDL. I chose to go to and pay for the school of my choice, plus I needed to find one with weekend classes because I still have to work full time. I also did not want to be an indentured servent when I got done.

    Do a lot of reading here. If you go with a company owned and operated school, they will train you enough to get your CDL. Then you will be stuck working for them, and and I don't think I have read many, if any at all, happy endings in that scenario. If you decide to leave, you may have to pay them back for the training.

    You might start looking at community colleges that offer training, or schools in your area. You might also be able to get some financial assistance. There again, you might be like me, in that you aren't eligible for any financial assistance. Yeah, I have a good job, and I am getting so I just hate coming to work every day. I'm a nurse, so this is a radical change for me!
     
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    King Arthur

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    Yes I am with you..... Been in the high pressure end too long. I just want to take a deep breath. The cool part is my wife totally supports me. She evan wants to get her CDL so we can team drive during the summer. At this point my knowlege base is near 0. I have a friend who drives for PAM Transport and loves it. I know stay away from Stevens, JB Hunt, England etc. Anyway here I go. A new path in life after 30 years of the same ole thing.
     
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  5. Jan 8, 2008 #4
    Johnny99

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    If you have the money it would be best to pay for the school yourself. Get your CDL and fill out applications online and see what shakes loose. If you go through one of the company paid training programs you are an indentured servant untill your contract is up. And most of those are the ones you hear the most horror stories about.
     
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