Can I get a "free trial"?

Sounds like a very doable plan, but there may be one fly in the ointment. Don't you have to sign an annual contract as a teacher (so you are under contract during the summer). Any penalties to you if you break that contract?

Another thing to think about is that trucking employers may be reluctant to hire you while you are still employed. Also, from what I understand (I'ma a wannabe) they will verify your employment with the school district which is going to maybe raise questions there.

OTOH, I'd say go for it. Your teaching degree and experience are pretty portable if you decide you don't like trucking. The economy has to tank really bad for them to cut back on teachers.

 

Not here in California. Constant layoffs here, especially now that the governor cut over 4 billion from the education budget.

 

Guess that means no more Spanish lessons?

 

I like that! Saying "The Govena" LMAO Arnolad is such an idiot. How in the hell did a bod builder/movie star ever make it into office? Oh wait, he has lot's of MONEY! Anyone ever see XXX with Vin Diesel? See what he did to that nice Corvette that belonged to the "govena"? I would do the same #### thing had it not be that I have any dream's or goal's much less trying to start a family supporting my goals. If I didn't give a #### I would strap a chute to my back and drive their houses right off a cliff in one of those house moving... whatever the hell you call'em thing's.

 

I was at the local Wally-world and watched a lady take a yard ornament out of MY cart and put it in HERS... It took her a quite a bit of effort to move the item...

I waited until she was done and then confronted her. She stood there a little dumb-founded at being busted stealing from me.... So to break the ice, I asked if she was planning on buying that for me?

She stammered a little bit-- sounding like a dog eating peanut butter ... but didn't say much or object when I retrieved my item from her cart and placed back in my cart.

Her face just got very red .... She was almost as embarrassed as my 15 year old daughter who watched the whole ordeal.

Funny funny....

 

Storyteller, I'd give it a go, if you feel you don't have much, if anything, to lose.

Since you say you can afford to pay for CDL school, look at a company that will put you through training in return for a commitment. If you find you like trucking, you work out the commitment, don't owe anything and get the experience to pretty much sign on with whomever. If you don't like it, then pay off the company for the training and go back to teaching. You're out the money, but you at least tried it.

Look at Schneider, for one, as a possibility. Most people, even ex Schneider drivers, say their training is excellent. Currently, their school is $5000. and has a 18 month commitment. After you are in your own truck, you pay back $13.89 per week towards your share of the tuition. They contribute the difference. If you leave early, your balance is pro-rated. At the 18 month mark, you are free and clear. At the 24 month mark, if you are still with them, you get a $1000. bonus, which basically what you paid out for your training.

Just one example.

Good luck.

 

I'd suggest riding along for a bit if you know a driver to get a feel for the lifestyle before you throw too much money at it. Its alot more then just driving.

 

Heck with driving a truck....... write a book about your life experiences

I would buy it... lord knows we need more humor in our lives..