Rookie Getting Ready

Welcome to trucking. Don't limit your search to just Schneider or Werner. There are dozens of other companies that will hire you. Research carefully so you don't make poverty wages. Get all the endorsements. With the endorsements, TWIC, and a passport you can make $55K - $65K per year as a new driver. Put your location on your profile so we know the hiring area you live in.

You want to give that future wife a high standard of living, so here's some companies that will provide that & they all hire new CDL graduates:

SVTN
Superior Carriers
CTL Transportation
Trimac
Schneider Bulk (tanker)
Melton Truck Lines
System Transport

 

The big stress point is financial. That's why it's important to start your career making good money from day one. Some drivers destroy their relationship with girlfriend or wife when they make $30K, then deduct road expenses which leaves poverty for the family. With the tanker companies I listed, including Schneider Bulk, you will make good money after all the training is complete at the company you choose and then they send you out on your own. I know a driver that makes $60K plus with Superior Carriers & you should be able to achieve that with most hazmat/tanker carriers after a few months or one year. If you're making good money, your fiancee can plan for the future because she will have reasonable dollar figures to work with.

 

I have a similar story. Except i come from a background of Truckers. I have a degree and worked in the office in finance. But trucking is where my heart is. Good luck out here driver.