2 Million+ Mile Newbie!

Howdy All,
I just ended a 31 year career with Hostess Brands (Wonder Bread/Hostess Cakes), out of Sacramento, CA. ...or should I say THEY ended it for me. Closed their doors on Nov. 16th, a couple weeks ago. I'm 52, got a pension, but not nearly enough to make ends meet. So, I'm looking for a decent company out here in my neck of the woods to drive for. I spent 95% of my years working nights and only delivering to our own facilities, so not much opportunity to talk with drivers outside the company. I was strictly local (Northern and Central Calif., with an occasional trip over the hill into Reno), and home every day. A pretty "sheltered" life as truckers go...which is why I consider myself a newbie with over 2 million miles.

Anyway, I'm not looking to get rich. I'd be tickled with $40-50K a year. My biggest concern right now is healthcare for myself and family. I realize I'll most likely be going OTR, at least for a while, and I'm OK with that as long as I don't need to send my family pictures to remind them what I look like. You just hear so many pro's and con's about all these companies...don't know where to start! I got a call from Werner offering to put me to work...then I jumped into a forum and guys were saying to avoid them like the plague, while others say they aren't so bad.

Any guidance out there for an "Old/Newbie like me would be much appreciated. Thanks

Jeff

 

That's what I was thinking. I want to exhaust the local possibilities before I consider OTR. Thanks for all the well-wishes. The same to all of you. Merry Christmas

Jeff

 

Thanks ge23ll . Went over to the Unfi website and there was a listing for a CDL delivery driver. It was originally posted back in sept., but according to the website they're taking apps until January. So I put mine in. Thanks again for the tip!

 

Ahh, I did wonder how you knew about this company. Well, that explains it! I've lived in Rocklin for about 7 years now. I've seen their trucks, but never knew they had a plant in Rocklin. So, how do they treat you? Are you happy there? How big is the fleet? Thanks