Best place to start?

Man, I was a cop for 20 years (retired)...outta Detroit, Mi. now work at a hospital as armed security...get tired of the ########, dealing with idiot bosses, pain in the arse patients and visitors, mental cases and KISS ### staff....politics and work just do not seem to mix when U R a man that is use to speaking his mind..I am all for it and will be hitting the road as soon as I decide on a company....

 

Can you do us a favor?

Run a web cam for your first 6 months

It's always fun to watch an immovable object, meet another.

Your going to have fun.

 

A web cam, now thats a great idea...could be a new reality show.."New truckers"
I am sure it would get plenty of laughs, especially from the seasoned drivers.
I am not looking for another long career, just want some otr experience and another license to fall back on, maybe some local part time work like gravel trains...thats the beauty of it, one career down so nothing is forever anymore and pretty much anything is worth trying. The freedom of the open road has always appealed to me, more than ever now since I have been divorced a few years and my kids are grown.

 

I said the same thing many many years ago.

I come from a communications/broadcasting background.

Even owned my own business, then sold it, when I realized it was more work than I wanted to do.

 

Glad to hear that, you felt similar and still going after 23 years....nice..

 

Much like law enforcement. Trucking has it's perks.

With the time you have in, I'm assuming you are drawing a retirement of course. You should be able to pick and choose companies and driving opportunities without much stress.

The "happiest" drivers I've met over the years, have already retired from one job. And just aren't ready for the rocking chair and porch.

 

bulldog look closely at com colleges for their schools , carriers that pay for school have you under contract ! I don't want you feeling like you on the other side of the fence. I tell newbies to pick a carrier first then look for a school they hire from . Best of luck !

 

If you have to go with company paid training. I would advise Conway Truckload or Watkins & Shepard, if they still offer it.

Money ?? Well, you will be starting at around .26 a mile too start at most companies. Just be sure you discuss rates of increase. Each company is differant. One may keep you at .26 for 6 months. Another may bump you to .30 after 90 days.

It pays to compare.

And yes !!!!! Stay the hell away from CRST if you enjoy eating.