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Almost second guessing myself

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by truckerdan90, Feb 14, 2012.

  1. Feb 14, 2012 #1
    truckerdan90

    truckerdan90 Bobtail Member

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    After reading some other posts on here I am almost second guessing if I want to go into truck driving. Some people said the truck driving industry is all about corruption.
    I am a single, 21 year old. I'm about to graduate college (my degree is in Christian Ministry - something I plan on using a bit later in life). I have always loved driving, although I don't have any real experience with semis.
    I want to drive truck; I would like to do a dedicated run, or regional, but I wouldn't mind OTR for a couple years first. - With that said, I would like to meet someone and get my own place sometime - I don't want to do OTR my whole life. I could easily see myself delivering for a FedEx route eventually. I plan on attending SAGE driving school in a few months and go from there. I have been looking into Werner, Swift, and Watkins Shepard. And I would like a company that I can get a dog and have with me in the truck, I love animals.
    Any advice for me? Should I try to get on with a company who will pay for my school or pay for it myself and then find a company to drive for?
     
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  3. Feb 14, 2012 #2
    mgfg

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    Truckerdan, you're always better off to pay it yourself and NOT be obligated to an employer. Many have tuition reimbursement for students that do it that way.
     
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  4. Feb 14, 2012 #3
    walstib

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    Watkins allows pets as do many others....And I agree with the above post, don't limit your options...
     
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  5. Feb 14, 2012 #4
    MJensen

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    Don't limit options is right I am looking at otr as well and a degree in christian ministry that is awesome... Hey it is always better to as well to go to a off branch school other than a company you will get more one on one time.
     
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  7. Feb 14, 2012 #5
    richsotr

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    I would like to just add that you will never know if you really like truck driving until you do it and at that for a few months. If you have a desire already then thats a plus Im sure. I went with a solo carrier as i was very opposed being a team driver and living with someone. This I already knew about myself so it worked out as everything else was just par for the course.
     
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  8. Feb 20, 2012 #6
    MJensen

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    Richsotr is correct you will never know what you like until you jump into the mix and try it out.
     
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