Hey, if anyone with cdl could answer some questions, it'd help me out.

Good luck. I'd suggest something else before you endeavor. Regardless of the feedback you get, be advised this is a very tough row to hoe.

 

Go to youtube and look up Red Viking Trucker

watch two or three of his videos and you can fill in your answers there.

If you want interviews, several of his videos are interviews of men, women, and recently a husband and wife team.

You could use those interviews as your interviews....

Red Viking Trucker

 

Goodwill Industries has free cdl school tuition. Maybe it's not so complicated to apply for. Every state has the program and it depends if funds are available throughout the year. You don't drive for Goodwill at graduation; you go anywhere you want.

 

Name: csmith1281
Job title: truck driver
Company name: Prime
How long in this occupation: 1 yr
Average hours worked per week: 70-100

How hard is it to try and find and keep stable employment on this field?

Easy

How did you find your job?

Talking to other drivers at truck stops, at shippers and receivers. Calling recruiters to ask for information.

What are the positives of doing this kind of work?

Work is easy to find. It’s one of the only jobs out there you can make a decent wage at the entry level. You get to see things and meet people all over the country. It’s a very flexible job. Truck driving is a respected profession.

What are the potential negatives about this career?

Working a ton of hours every week. Very good chance you will have an unscrupulous boss or employer. Being away from family for long periods of time. Potential legal and/or financial liability in an accident. Dealing with unpleasant shippers and receivers. Plans and sleep schedule constantly changing.

What should someone expect to make in this occupation?
Starting wage: If you aren’t making at least close to $1000 per week starting out, it isn’t worth the hassle. Find a company that will pay you that.

Average wage: $50,000-$60,000.

What would they suggest someone do if they want to enter this occupation?

Go to school, get your license. Most of the larger companies will train you for free with a one year employment contract. You have nothing to lose if you go this way. Nothing is permanent.

 

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Name: Erik
Job title: Fleet Operator
Company name: H&H Logistics
How long in this occupation: 15 years
Average hours worked per week: 75+

How hard is it to try and find and keep stable employment on this field?
That's entirely up to the individual. Stay out of trouble and do the job and you will never have difficulty with quality employment.

How did you find your job?
1st job was in the S.E. Texas oil fields for 2 years. My mother-in-law heard about the position and I got it.

What are the positives of doing this kind of work?
A skilled driver can earn a solid income and move up if they have the wherewithal to learn and apply real data.

What are the potential negatives about this career?
Strain on relationships with family, potential long term health issues, and dealing with ever changing traffic and weather conditions.



What should someone expect to make in this occupation?
Starting wage: can't answer, too many variables
Average wage: Again, too many variables

What would they suggest someone do if they want to enter this occupation?
If you are not able to think for yourself, don't do it.
It can be a great lifestyle and career, but it will take perseverance to achieve any meaningful success.
Thanks