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Pete

 

Might wanna drive for some one else for half a year or so before buying a truck

 

Second what dune said. Buying or leasing as a new driver is a recipe for failure. Just like hvac, you didn't start as an owner, you worked and learned under someone else.

 

Dont lease.....and drive for at least one year before you make the plunge into owning your own rig.....read as much as you can on here, for this is the same advice you will see over and over.....and truckers dont agree on much!

 

It's just that one of the most common paths for failing in this industry is buying/leasing from day 1. Even with YouTube & message boards it's very hard to know what this industry is like until you start working in it. Nothing gives you the experience of being cut of by cars 150 times a day while you are lost?/looking for a customer in a strange city, and you haven't had much sleep, and if you are late, you might not get home this weekend, AGAIN.

There are several companies that depend on getting the most inexperienced entrants to sign a contract before they know what is customary & normal. They keep your head full of "see the country & be your own boss" so you won't notice you just agreed to work for slave wages and assume all financial risk while they agree to send you settlement/invoices by email, and little else.

 

I like your post. You're a winner. I need you to do me a favor...Stay a Winner.

1. You will find that many of the people that will be sitting next to you in class will be losers. Theyve never accomplished anything in life, but now want to drive a truck so they wont be homeless and out doors. Avoid them. Avoid their negative talk.
2. The goal isnt to get a trucking job, the goal is to be good at what you do. Youre a winner, remember? If you struggle at a particular backing, ask for help. We can help. We WILL help.

Luck in battle.

 

Spend time on YouTube checking out those who post daily vid's about their trucking life to get an idea of the style of trucking you might be interested in.

People like Allie Knight can give you a great insight on what it's like to live in a truck on the road. Enjoy the journey and never be afraid to ask a question.