We know enough about your situation to know you are being lazy and are taking the path of least resistance. How about showing the same work ethic your wife does?
Carolina Cargo? Are you kidding? If you aren't smart enough to do your own research and help yourself how about reading this forum and listening to those with some experience. You are a fool if you go to tbat orientation. You will absolutely make more working at McDonalds and you would be home everyday. Don't go to CC.
Maybe he can. The one difference between those drivers, your son, and you? Those drivers and your son don't have a Felony on their record...nor a Following Too Closely. That is why they HAVE a job...and that is why your 10 year old son would be more welcome in the industry than you. Sorry; but that is the nature of the beast. I don't make the rules.
Bless you for your service to the country. It's a shame THAT doesn't make any difference to THIS industry.