Looking for just a bit of info

Good evening, I am looking to get into driving this summer and I am looking for a bit of advice/info. I was just recently let go (Not fired but laid off i guess, company eliminated my position, I refused the $6.50 an hour cut in pay for a non management position and took a severance) from my retail management job after 17 years.

I am looking to attend Allstate Trucking in Seymour CT. If anyone could give my any info or advice on them it would be appreciated.

I wont be attending until this summer due to having a SLAP Lesion tear in my right shoulder with arthritis. I will be having surgery in 2 weeks to repair it. Has anyone had this type of surgery and if so did it affect your ability to drive afterwards?

My goal is to have all my endorsments and work towards being a tanker driver. Any suggestions on what companies to start off with to work my way towards a tanker job?

I am sure I will have many more questions but I will start with those.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

 

I did mention it to the doctor when we were discussing surgery and he did say I should be fine I just need to give it time to heal thats why I am waiting about 4 monthes or so before I head to school. I am only 33 so I got some good years left in me. Retail is a pretty rough on the body so I am not worried about pain or getting hurt I guess I am just more worried about the ability to shift for long periods. I have driven a standard for the last 10 years I am just concerned about the long periods of shifting. I am by no means letting my shoulder injury deter me though.

 

Thank you, that does sound encouraging, although I am looking foward to the surgery I am not looking foward to the rehab, but I will make the most of it when I start rehab.