Simple lightweight truck question.

Hey guys. I'll spare the long introduction but long story short I have been researching company-paid trucking schools for about 5 months now (mostly Stevens, Roehl, Prime).

I really really want to go with Prime but my MAJOR concern is about these lightweight trucks they seem too offer all the new drivers. I am 6 foot 6 for one thing and on the other hand I just love the bigger trucks so much and honestly I'm surprised at the amount of people who are willing to drive OTR in these small trucks and not be bothered.

So my question for you Prime guys, is ther ANY way I can be assured that I would be able to get a full size condo sleeper before going to the program? It unfortunately would be a deal breaker for me if I got a lightweight and I know that might sound silly to some of you but please understand it means a great deal to me. I really want to become a driver but being so tall I just can't handle the smaller version of an already small-living lifestyle.

Thanks in advance!

 

Hmm

To an extent yes. But looking for more of a career and lifestyle change. I currently make about 55k a year so I will be taking a pay cut (at least for a few years) to pursue something I think I will really enjoy. Are you implying you can't make money driving a full size truck? Seems like Prime is the only company running leightweights and I doubt they are the only company who has drivers that make money.

Thanks. Good to know. Unfortunately I still can't get it out of my head of living in the smaller version of an already small living quarters.

####. Thanks for the info. I suppose maybe being inside of one is the only way I can really decide. However I really really want a big truck. I just can't see myself living in the smaller version. Part of my major love of the industry is the idea of having my home on wheels. It will be more than just a job to make money for me. I'm sure some of you can relate to this. I know Stevens and the other companies give their new guys full size rigs but I REALLY want to go with Prime. Ugh!

 

Thanks guys. Maybe I'll end up going with Stevens they seem to have really nice new trucks and "according" to their websites all their trucks are full size condos with thermoking APU and all new qualcomms etc. but Prime schooling seems so much better. Guess there's a trade off for everything. Also Stevens school isn't "free" it's just financed. Maybe I'll go with Roehl. Still not sure yet. Maybe I'll just go with prime but #### all I want is a full size truck since I will be living in it for so long! They can have their 5 cents a mile back I just want a condo!