First trucking job at age 20

Go drive and sling shingles or sheetrock until you turn 21. Will get you in tip top shape.

 

That's exactly true. But in my instance owning my own truck and trailer and carrying my insurance, why can't i? The government thrives on money spent. I guess I see it as if you have the money to spend then why not be granted a pardon persay. I know it's at fetched and will never happen. It's just something my young mind has concocted. I love my job and this industry no matter how screwy it is. Only a few more months anyway before OTR.

 

I need to drive to get OTR experience.

 

Just remember most companies won't consider intrastate driving as experience. Not saying that it won't help out in the future but your best bet is to drive and drive, and someone will eventually hire you.

 

Whatever you wind-up doing protect that CDL like it's your life's blood...have an accident or get a DUI before you're 21 then it's all over for the most part.

 

How long until u turn 21?

 

Within a year.