Help Me Fine Tune My Plan.

I have posted very little, but have gained a lot of valuable knowledge and info from reading this forum! I am single and looking to relocate to the Florence, SC area so that I can see my child more often and easily than I can living in Va. I am practically debt-free. I have my class B and am currently driving a school bus in addition to my regular job. I am scheduled to start class to upgrade to a Class A in June.

Before class starts, I plan to add my tanker endorsement and hazmat to my existing Class B. I am interested in tankers and have talked to Schneider as I understand they have great tanker training and will take you straight from school. Operating out of Charleston, SC or Charlotte, NC will also put me in close proximity to where I want to live. There is nothing negative on my driving record for the last 10 years. Nothing on my criminal background. My passport is expired and I also plan to renew that. I want to be as equipped as possible when I finish school so I can concentrate on my training.

I have a pre-hire from Schneider, but they want to wait to further process my app until I start school. I am open to driving flatbed or box if necessary, but I believe that I have what it takes for tanker and I should be able to make better money doing that. Any suggestions for additional companies in the SC area or what I can do to better prepare myself would be greatly appreciated.

 

I have heard both ways about transferring my Hazmat. I emailed SC DMV and got this response:

[FONT=&quot]In response to your question, you will be able to transfer your HAZMAT once you have established residency in SC.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Thank you.

[/FONT]However, I know that just because they work for DMV doesn't mean that they know the answers. I hate to put the money out twice, but since I don't plan on moving until after I'm hired and go through training, I don't won't to miss out on training opportunities by not having my Hazmat.