how do you know???

DO A LOT OF RESEARCH.

Picking a certain company can and will determine how long you remain a truck driver.

 

you can get your 6 months to a year experiece with any trucking company
just remember nothing is forever even the worst job has an ending date
there are female truck drivers here that are tom boys and some are girly girls
they all make a living
on the hijacking club memembership 3 women come to mind that can help you
Rocks, Sequioa and LadyTrucker2go
you get a few more post you can private message them
musicgal is another female trucker that can answer questions

I tell my wife she needs to drive because she backseats drive as she rides

 

If you need a.social life to be happy, your screwed.

If your like me and can't stand being around people and are a loner, you've just found your dream job.

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Great career for anyone...I did it for over three decades and while I only did the OTR thing for a short time. I cannot say it was too bad. It provided enough of an income for my wife to be a stay a home Mom until my boys were both in college. She went back to school and renewed her nursing certificates and got a bs degree in the process and now I'm retired and she's the bread winner! But seriously it is a wonderful yet often challenging job..but like most things in life you get out of it what you put into it...Good Luck...also once your post count is high enough try and send a pm to Giggles -the Original..she is a straight shooter with years of experience.

 

The number of women entering trucking as a career is increasing as many companies realize they do a great job. Many who fail at this and I'm including men have the wrong expectation going in. The first 12 months will not pay well at any company and sharing a truck with a trainer can be 'interesting'. I would stay off the CB except at Shippers, Recievers or if you run up on a problem on the road. 90% of us guys out here will help and answer questions and respect your space and the other 10% can be ignored. The cabs these days are much better than a few years ago and you will make it your home from home. As another posted has said, get parked, close the curtains, turn on the TV or read a book, listen to the radio, it is a lot better than you may think. I say go for it, keep an open mind for the first few months.

 

as a recruiter that mainly hires from schools all i can say is make a well informed choice in the school and in the company, we will all promise you the moon but talk to drivers, visit the terminal, look at their equipment. I really think the longer courses that community colleges do are by far the best choice. Some like ICCC is an acredited course and so you are eligible for student loans and pell grants. Just do your homework and you will be fine. i was and still am a driver on weekends and did very well at it, even my wife got her CDL at a school.
like the others said one of the biggest challenges will be the alone time, good luck.

 

I think it will definitely be a bit of a shock to you at first. Its quite a lifestyle change! It would say that it is going to take you a good 3-4 months out there before you are used to the lifestyle and are comfortable with life on the road. I don't think claustrophobia is going to be an issue. Your truck will feel like home eventually and if anything you most likely feel anxiety when you spend any amount of time away from it.

Make sure like I said to give it a good 3-4 months before deciding whether you like it or not. If at that time you feel it isn't for you then start looking for other options. Just don't put yourself deeply in debt so that you cannot get out if you want to. There are many options in obtaining and paying for your CDL, though I don't recommend the cheapest way, just be sure to search all options to find which is going to be the best avenue for you.

There are many women in this industry nowadays, my wife was one of them, and she loved life on the road. (for the most part) There are times when you get tired and worn down and very stressed and you just have to realize that there will be times like that. You have to learn to cope with not being able to crash on your coach at home with a beer after a stressful day at work to unwind! Stay healthy and exercise consistently. This will be key to a good attitude and outlook.

Sure there are many liars and scam artists out there. A lot of them reside behind the curtains of the mega-carriers. Be weary when talking with recruiters from very large companies. They will all promise you the world and you learn that almost everything they say is just a ploy to get you in the door so that they get paid. I recommend looking into the smaller companies. Your chances of success will be much greater and you will also be much happier being treated like a human being instead of a number.

Good luck to you...

 

in the advice department, that was about as good as it gets hammer 360. jon

 

i hated hueys every time i flew on one, i just new you were going to get the green weenie somehow. jon

 

Well first off, can you drive? Not everyone has the ability to learn how to drive a big truck.

When you are backing up your car, can you do it with side mirrors only or do you have to look over your shoulder?

And it is loooooooooooong hours!

Mikeeee