Hello! Meeting on Monday w/ recruiter

yea listen to chinatown. he knows what hes talking about. i have a cdl and had graduated 3 years ago. i had a traffic violation and was told that i had to wait for it to clear off my record. it has now, finally. then most companies wont hire you without a refresher course. the cheapest one of those found was $1000. chinatown then suggested that i try some companies and gave me a list. i now have an interview on friday. but also when you get that cdl, dont stay away from that truck too long because if you do, you will have to take that refresher course that i mentioned if you want to drive again. i hope to start my new career soon also. the cdl isnt hard to get just hard and expensive to keep. good luck man . i hope you like it.

 

yep you never know. im like you though , i have to admit , im nervous and a little scared about my interview, but i guess that is to be expected, it is a big step after all

 

Man those Raider Express trucks are slow...like Prime slow.

 

yea i dont know from experience yet but i have heard that most trucks at companies are governed between 65 and 68 mph. which i guess is good i they get someone with a lead foot. will keep some out of trouble

 

but like you said, getting back home to your family safe and in one piece is the 1st objective in my opinion.

 

A lot of trucks are governed at 62 and it isn't for safety it is so fuel cost stay down and wages stay down. Slow trucks to not make for safer trucks. They are hard to pass and they cause traffic jams. They also force cars to dart in an out of lanes. Changing lanes is one of the most dangerous things we do.

I am understanding that you are a veteran? If so the GI Bill will pay for your schooling. It should also pay for your training. By that I mean, if a normal driver makes 40 cents per mile and the company pays you 11 cents a mile, the GI Bill will pay you the difference. Check with your VA guy.

And Chinatown does know his stuff.