6 years later and I am ready to try again.

In 2019 I had completed my CDL training unfortunately I never used it due to family matters I had going on.

I needed to be home and decided it wasnt the right timing for me.

Fast-forward 6 years later and here I am at 30 years old.

I have been working as a security guard for the last 3 years and I really enjoy it.

I deal with incoming and outgoing truck drivers, I try to be as efficient as possible getting them in and back out on the road.

Time is money as you all know.

My job is not paying as much as I need to sustain a life on my own. $500 a week just isn't cutting it and I've been place to place.

Currently living with my brother.

A big part of me wants to finish what I started with trucking. I surrendered my CDL in 2022, thinking I would never use it again.

I have continued working with logistics in some form or another; Dispatching at a feed mill, Unloading and Stocking at grocery stores, Inspecting incoming and outbound trucks at my current job.

All my experience has allowed me to see the ins and the outs.

For a long time I doubted myself, didn't feel like I was capable of being my own person and living a life out on the road but I have faced a lot since then that makes me feel in my heart that I am stronger than I give myself credit for.

I want to overcome my fears and insecurities.

I want to provide service as a truck driver and do so in a safe but confident matter.

I am really considering going back to get my CDL with PRIME Inc. I saw they have a school and all I really have to do is get my Commercial Learners Permit.

If all goes well I am planning to do this in March of 2026.

I want to see the country, I want to be independent, I want to prove to myself that I can overcome this challenge.

I am a vigilant driver, I am very cautious, I take my time, I am very patient. I am not married, Have no significant other, No kids, No one I have to take care of, I have my pitbull Nina and thats it. (Funny thing is I got my dog from a Truck driver and she loves going on rides.)

I have nothing holding me down, No major bills except my car payment, car insurance and my rent.

I don't have my own bedroom at my brother's so it is kind of rough and everywhere I look housing is out of reach.

I don't want to depend on low income housing or government assistance.

My gameplan is to stay in trucking long enough to build savings and buy a home. Maybe start a business afterwards

If I fall in love with it maybe stay longer.

I spend a lot of time on my own and prefer it actually so I don't think I would mind it being on the road alone as long as I have enough training, supplies and support to get through challenging and difficult situations.

I consider myself a go getter. Ive held multiple jobs, when I see an opportunity I am interested in I go after it. When I fail I regroup and try to figure where I went wrong and what I need to do to improve.

I am willing to grind and work hard.

Give me your honest thoughts;

Is this a good plan?

Does it sound like I am ready?

What advice can you give me?

 

I am flexible when it comes to location. I am interested in driving the southwest region.

I currently live in the North eastern region.

My zip is 19943.

Thank you for the heads up on the Lease program. I've met a few drivers who say its the worst decision they have ever made.

I am strictly interested in being a company driver, not a leaser or an owner operator.

I feel like Regional or Dedicated would be the best options for me.

I have nothing tying me down.