Is there a right way to get your CDL? Old Drivers & ROOKIES

I went to one of these " Rent our Truck " places and they helped get my CDL . This type is unaccredited and doesn't account for much and will limit your options starting out. Went to work with a starter company and moved on after 3 months . Not the best way to start but I dont owe anyone money or stuck in a contract. I have my own Truck Trailer and run under my own numbers now.

 

My advice would be dated after 15 years now.

However, I always recommend paying for your own training and making smart decisions from there on.

 

I went contract route and that committment is over Feb 1st. I just did the research here and found what sounded like a good company and a good fit for me. Never saw it as paying my dues. I have to work hard, but the pay is good.

There were a lot of things I had to adapt to. I team so sleeping in a moving truck and dealing with the other guy. Also I load my own trailer. I was just patient with it and didnt make any quick decisions, before I knew it I was used to it. But driving for FFE has been lucrative for a 1st year driver. I even got paid off time for the account I am working.

If you told me I was going to work there an extra year or two I wouldnt lose any sleep over it. I am considering other options, of course. But do not feel rushed to leave at all.

 

Thanks, appreciate that. But 90% of the time thats not necessary. If we have a 500-2000 mile trip we trip plan to arrive in the evening. Then we sleep parked for 8-12 hours then we start loading. I usually even have time for a couple of videos on my tablet.

 

Try loading to the floor, making a 200 mile run to Hunts and unloading towards morning. Be moving approx 48000 twice a day. Or soda cans out of New Hamshire etc. My favorite (Not..) was dogfood out of Alpo West Allentown PA. I finally wriggled out of that time wasting BS. Turning 48 pallets into a 120 pallet monster. Such stupid. If they wanted 120 pallets, stick it in three trucks already forklift it off.