Hi from California

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  1. Apr 9, 2013 #1
    PLynnJr95

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    Hello all, usernames plynnjr95 and I'd like to become a truck driver. My uncle used to drive for Swift several years back, and I was always curious about the industry. I've done a good amount of research, understanding how difficult this profession can be. However I like how you can see the rest of the country and run your own schedule for the most part.

    The one thing left I need to do is choose a CDL school. I'm on the fence between Roadmaster in Fontana and United Truck School in Riverside. If anyone could recommend which one is better, I'd appreciate it. :)


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  3. Apr 9, 2013 #2
    critters

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    roadmaster is a good school, the one I would recommend.
     
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    Hello from Ohio. Yeah, I have also heard that Roadmasters is pretty good...
     
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    Welcome to the party!
     
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    You're 20 yrs. old, will you be 21 when you graduate? If so, start looking for companies that hire at age 21 for OTR & there are several. Enjoy your new career & profession.
     
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    PLynnJr95

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    I plan to start going to trucking school around the middle of next month. I'll be 4 months from turning 21 by then, but if I can find a job with my CDL license working in CA I'll take it.
     
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    Shouldn't have any problem working just in CA with food service companies & they also pay very well. Greatwide is just one of many; check Careerbuilder website for more. Maybe start a new thread asking about food service companies and tanker companies also. Hauling fuel pays over $60K per year and more & much easier than food service.
     
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    PLynnJr95

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    I've read about fuel service and food service. Both of them pay very well but food service is more of a physically demanding job. Hauling drinks like the Pepsi and Gatorade trucks would be a nice compromise too as those trucks are hardly the size of a Cascadia with a 53 footer.


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