Hey guys gotta question for everyone, this is my first time posting so go easy on me. I am thinking about getting into OTR trucking. (No, I do not have stars in my eyes) with the way the economy is and not having anything more than dipoloma and years of working miscellaneous jobs the task of providing for my family is getting harder. I have always wanted to drive a truck like my father and grandfather did and I am seriously considering taking the next step. Signing my life away for 12-16 months to a company that offers a cdl apprenticeship. I am 28 years old married with 2 children (4/9). I live in the Tampa area of Florida. I'm not too worried about spending alot of time away because I will probably and hopefully get a local job after the terms of the apprenticeship have been satisfied with that being said. This is where my question comes into play. Prime or Roehl? please list pro's and con's of either or both if your knowledgeable in these areas. Thank you. ]
Welcome to the forum. I cant give you any specific advice on either of those two companies as I haven't worked for either one. However, the advice I can offer you. Once you've gotten your CDL and have a years worth of OTR experience. For the rest of your life you will be able to find a job nearly at will. That statement rings true with just a few caveats. You're healthy enough to work, you can pass a drug test, and you've kept current with a CDL job. Keep your nose clean, and you'll be shocked at how easy it is to slide into a better job. If and when you do score a job with Roehl or Prime you'll probably figure out pretty quick like all that glitters, and was promised to you is not gold. Stick it out for 1 year, after that proceed to phase 2; Finding a small niche company near where you live. You can even start looking for that small company after you've been OTR for 6 months. Good Luck.
thanks for the wishes. generally speaking what does starting pay look like on average for some of these companies? I'd be happy bringing home around 450-500 to start.(after the training of course) or would that be a dream that won't manifest till after a couple months.
