enrolled for school starting 5/23/11

So, I decided to go with Tampa Roadmaster. Probably not the best option but was the only option in my current situation.

Anyone have any idea what the hiring is like out of tampa these days? I'm sure that werner and swift are going to be a couple options... trying to avoid werner after all the bad posts i have seen about them though.

I am hoping that I can do solo OTR, because I really don't like the idea of teams with someone i don't know. Not planning on doing any leasing either.

Are most companies training/orientations around 2 months? Not looking forward to trying to survive off the low pay of training for that long but i'm sure it will pay off in the long run.

Any advice/info on what to expect during or right after school would be appreciated. Looking forward to being on the road!

 

Anyone know if May hires out of Florida?

 

I had only gotten as far as planning to do otr for a little while then trying something more local, at least regional. Although I may enjoy otr more then local for the change in scenery, but home is a great place to be too. I guess I do need to research different types of local driving though. Thanks for the advice!

 

Thanks, I will add them to my app list during school. Heard much better things about them then the other starting companies.

 

So, I see a lot of posts from people saying once they finish their training that they are waiting for a truck. one even said they had been waiting for 2 weeks. was just wondering what happens during that waiting period. as in, are you at home during that time? if so do they put you up in a hotel? and are you paid something during this time? Starting to get worried about the money struggles I will have the first couple of months during training and possibly waiting for a truck.
thanks for any answers.