18 years old. is it worth it?

some companies will but some people say wait untill you can go over the road / out of state before you get your CDL.

You will need to find a company that is willing to hire a 21 year old though I seen alot that will not hire until people are 23-25 but there may be a couple that will hire you when you reach 21.

 

My input.....opinion.

Yes, it's worth it. You can hire on with a local/national freight company to work the docks and spot trailers.

Many of the larger LTL companies require that you work the docks for awhile anyway. So you will be ahead of the game. You'll also be experienced at hooking up doubles, when the time comes.

You'll have experience backing also...before you hit the road. Although it may or may not be practical experience...anything is better than nothing.

Beware the truck driving schools..... use your local Community College and save huge $$$$.

 

I started at 19, got my cdl, got a job 2 weeks later. Was out there playin with the big boys..within state lines of course. Go for it.

 

Insurance is one big reason.
Another one is job jumping .

It took me forever to actually grow up.

I do have a long way to go and I am 39 single dad with 3 kids.(14, 15, 19)

 

The good old days

Now its illegal to spit in public!!!!!

 

Heh i'm not as old as ya think bubba. When I started driving gas was already over $1.50