Getting started out of Sacramento, CA

Capitalism has nothing to do with it; in fact, if these companies had to compete under true capitalism and didn't receive government subsidies, they would have to pay fairly and treat drivers better because, the majority of the trucking world ie small companies and owner ops receive no government money. Driver turnover is a money maker for the major companies....so, yes you may get screwed in some way, that's unfortunately the nature of the industr. The idea is to set yourself up for success and the best way I see it is to attend a community college.. Some may disagree with me, but I've been around a little while and see how things work.. Good luck I'm whatever you choose.

 

Do you want to travel the USA or want regional just in the Western states or local work?
Different types of trucking also; tanker, flatbed, van, reefer.

For example, if you want a more challenging driving job & run 48 states, look at a company such as System Transport. Call and ask which school you should attend that they will recognize.

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