Graduating soon and seeking advice

Also, an APU is important for those long runs coast to coast. Companies won't let you idle the truck while stopped on breaks or layovers. With an APU, you shut the truck engine off and start the APU, so now you have electrical power for heating, cooling, television, computer, refrigerator, etc.

 

Good for you. I admire a man with conviction. Hopefully though you have put the world of drugs behind you. Getting a conviction that involves a CDL will bar you from the industry.

Prison life, if you did time, will prepare you for life in a truck. You have as much space in a truck as you do in a normal prison cell. Lots of time on your hands. Other people in control of you movements. Long hours and the food suc ks. Lots of things in a truck you can make shanks with.

 

Get those applications out there and take your time choosing from the job offers.

 

Try some of the Nashville co's
Titan,us express, etc..
There's a slew of them in Nashville begging for drivers

 

If I'm not mistaken Watkins Shepard will hire you. Be worth checking out. And not the bottom of the barrel company either.

 

I'm pretty sure super service isn't picky.

 

Get them now so you can get it out of the way. Plus they make you more employable as well.