Yeah, you're absolutely right. Can't really feed into the horror stories. I think going OTR with a trainer for a few weeks or however long it is...
Thanks everyone. I should have added more info. I'd probably prefer driving either dry or reefer van, at least for starters. Figure once I'm in it...
Hello forum, I'm from Connecticut and looking to get in with the best OTR trucking company that puts you through your CDL and gets you on the...
Yeah, I keep reading and seeing Jim Palmer popping up. Seems to be a good company to work for.
Thanks, I will look into those also. I've read OD has pretty good mileage pay for teams. Not sure if they're very easy to get in with, though....
Hey, thanks for the info. I notice on the site it shows .55/mi for teams, even after 5 years. Maybe I was misled, but from a lot of the stuff I've...
Hey All, Been researching the trucking industry for a bit now and have come to the conclusion that I think I'd like to team truck. Mostly for 2...
Thank you for all the leads. Very helpful!!! I really appreciate it. Off to a good start.
Looking to get my CDL A sooner than later and plan on paying out of pocket at a local state accredited school, as to avoid OTR first year. Been...
Hey, thanks. That would be really great. I’m close to New Haven. My hope is to get in with Old Dominion, if possible. They have 2 yards in CT. One...
Looking to pay my way through CDL school and hoping to find a local P&D job out of school. There are some places in my area that state they hire...
Looking to get my CDL-A at an accredited school in my area and was wondering how you go about getting endorsements once you acquire your CDL-A -...
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I just meant a year OTR if I were to go with a company that pays for CDL w/ contract for one year work. I'm not really...
Thinking about going to a trucking school and paying out of pocket, so I can obtain my CDL without having to disappear on the road for 3 months...
Sorry, I should have been clearer. I was referring to cars on the road being wreckless - not paying attention and taking into account the truckers...
It does seem like a great lifestyle, as I enjoy being alone and I like the open road. But, I also have a job where I work remotely from home more...
With your obvious facetiousness, replying just for fun via super quick Google search: Trucking: Total injuries: 918 fatal injuries, 80,180...
I continually see trucking in the top 10* lists of most dangerous jobs in America. Given the low salary of "most" truck drivers, is it really...
Ah, okay. Thank you!
I have been in contact with them a few times via email, but a phone call may be better, indeed. I just looked it up again - on this site, in the...
