I have been reading and researching all week and have come to a couple of conclusions, at least about trucking schools. Now, I am no delicate...
I have no problem, with dirty, sweaty, dusty, and tired. Don't have a problem with older rigs - my car is 12. I do have a problem with lying,...
Any major city in the state where I live is 3 hours distant; the trucking schools are crap. Nearest city with voc-tech training is minimum 4 to 5...
I said nothing about 'clean at the White House' or 'the Hyatt'. The term I used was REASONABLE. I wrote our CC no longer provides truck driver...
I tend to do my homework and have my eyes wide open when attempting anything new and unfamiliar. The TTR forum has been invaluable in this regard....
Our community college no longer offers a truck-driving training program. Some issue with federal funding for students. I live in a remote area,...
I was referring to both independent and company-provided truck driving schools. In my experience, expecting people to be decent and honest is...
Thanks, BigJohn54, for your response and previous detailed post about trucking in general. I don't think I have stars in my eyes, I am just...
Didn't know about Prime . . . no other reason. Unless they don't run drivers out of the Pacific NW. Thx much for the suggestion. Thx for the...
Can you give me specifics while attending the Redmond OR facility? I am thinking about learning how to drive. Thx
I am seriously considering entering the industry. However, as a female I have some real concerns, particularly personal safety on the road and at...
I'm not so sure I have 'cohones' - I'm just not afraid to learn and try something different. My first career was as a graphic designer/art...
Thanks again for your input. I have the funds to pay for school, so wouldn't be obligated to fulfill a contract b/c the company paid for my...
That's good to know. I want to work for 10 - 12 more years. Thx also for the info on GTI & May - I meant to include May in my 'companies to...
Where are you/did you go to school? How did you make your decision to go how/where you did? I have been doing a lot of research, on companies...
Wow - I first posted two hours ago and already three friendly souls responded - thank you thank you thank you I like to think I know how to use...
Hey crackerdave - I'd love to have your perspective a year later, as I am basically in the same place you were then. How was your training?...