Californian wanting to become a trucker

[QUOTE="semi" retired;4365912]Hi tommy, I can't say from experience what it's like to truck in Cal., but after a recent visit, it looks like a PITA. If you have family in the mid-west, I suggest moving there. Being from the mid-west, it seems trucking is going full guns. Not to say Cal. isn't, but it just might be easier trucking in the mid-west, to start, then see where your career goes. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
I agree I am from Illinois and If you have a CDL A and are not making at least 50 grand a year you are doing something wrong, I know of at least 20 local positions right now open in my area (Quad cities) and all of them pay at least 50+ a year.

 

[QUOTE="semi" retired;4365912]Hi tommy, I can't say from experience what it's like to truck in Cal., but after a recent visit, it looks like a PITA. If you have family in the mid-west, I suggest moving there. Being from the mid-west, it seems trucking is going full guns. Not to say Cal. isn't, but it just might be easier trucking in the mid-west, to start, then see where your career goes. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
Trucking in California isn't that bad. I mean I've trucked through worst states. I don't know, maybe I don't get messed with in Cali because I have Cali plates?

 

[QUOTE="semi" retired;4365912]Hi tommy, I can't say from experience what it's like to truck in Cal., but after a recent visit, it looks like a PITA. If you have family in the mid-west, I suggest moving there. Being from the mid-west, it seems trucking is going full guns. Not to say Cal. isn't, but it just might be easier trucking in the mid-west, to start, then see where your career goes. Good luck.[/QUOTE]

He is in a great state to be a trucker. Especially if he lives in So-Cal. Every major trucking company has a terminal there. He will no have problems finding a job.

 

Yes but can you drive 55!? I know old song but I just could not help it.