Hello

Hi, I have been seriously thinking of talking to some recruiters after the new year. I already have my CDL Class A but only have experience driving a cement mixer bobtail locally. I did that for three years right after I got my license. I decided not to go OTR because the job was open, I made decent money, and I was home every night. Things got slow and I was eventually laid off last year. After a year of taking the beating to my self esteem that job hunting in this market provides, I think I am ready to do this. To be honest I don't think it's my long term plan. I want to get that two years OTR experience necessary in so many job listings and put away some money while I circulate my resume looking for a driving career that will offer good pay and plenty of home time. I do think I'll do it for at least two years though, even if things pick up and I see openings for local gigs. If I ever get laid off again I don't want to be stuck in that "No OTR experience" rut that I am in now, so I think I better get some miles under my belt and the sooner the better. I'm nervous and excited about doing this and thought I would join the board and read up to get myself a little more info.

 

Thanks for the tip, I'll keep it to myself
Honestly though, I might just fall in love with it. It is very intimidating right now though as I read up on the newbie questions threads. I do consider myself a good driver and responsible worker though. The bobtails were a breeze for me, even in funky offroad situations that concrete trucks find themselves in.

 

Hi I just thought that I would update my situation. I am now employed at the same job I had before. It's been nearly a month now since I got my job back. I love this job and the pay is well as is the being home every night but after being laid off three years into the company I no longer feel very secure. I guess we are all in that situation though I'll enjoy it while it lasts.