Looking for input from the Experienced drivers

In my opinion, it’s ALWAYS best to pay for your own license/school.

That way you’re not under contract with someone who doesn’t care about the money you make.

Company wise, well what do you want to do?

There’s no magic company out there that’s right for everybody.

It’s all about what YOU want, what you need and what you can live with.

 

Kindergarten is kindergarten. Either way you pay. I indebted myself to the promise of repayment. I left and paid the rest. My credit score thanked me AND my self respect didn't change me.

 

It's better to pay yourself. Some companies have tuition repayment plans, but you only get $100 or so a month.

 

Secret to getting miles? Well, that’s 2 fold. 1. You gotta maximize your clock as much as possible. Don’t jerk around jaw jacking in truck stops. Get your load, get on the road and go.

2. Is having miles to run. If the company isn’t giving you miles, you can’t very well run them can you?

Most major companies have a pet policy and will let you take them. Some have breed and/or weight restrictions.

What do you want to do?

 

The secret to getting miles is to be available with hours and if you don't get the miles to move on. There is a need for MOTIVATED drivers. Like I posted earlier. Get wet, then learn to swim. Use them like they use you. I started making a few hundred a week. Now I make over a thousand and drive less miles. 6 months clean and you'll pay the note easier. Don't sell your soul to the company. Sell it to a creditor. worst case, you settle with the collection agency pennies on the dollar.

 

I try to get everything I could need BEFORE I start unless I’m parked in the middle of nowhere.

Carton of smokes, snacks and drinks, that’s about it. Normally stopping for fuel, maybe the bathroom and 30 minute break.

Trucking is a hands on job and the only way to truly learn it is to do it.