I really need some advice!!

I agrre with everyones comment on teams. Look around and explore your options. Even look into what options are at home once you get your liscense. Remember just because they advertise 50 60 or 70k cut it in half. And look for forums on those companies and review them dont let another driver make your decision but let all voices be open to hear.

 

I am a new driver, I make 4-10k a month. The company I drive for is a small mom and pop Oper. I know I am very lucky, but there are some good jobs out there.

 

Ok, don't bum out. At least you had the initiative to research this a little. Years ago, we didn't have the luxury of sites like this, so we went in blind, and found out the hard way it sucked. And nobody, at least not here, will look down on you for what you do now. It's the American way to try and do something better, and you are on the right track. All we are saying, is this may look real attractive now, but the "regulars" here have seen time and time again, people in your situation, who may be out of options, go into these careers and find out in a hurry, it's not all sunshine and smiles, like the recruiter told you. That's why I suggest working on the dock at an LTL company, and work your way in that way. Remember, it's not necessarily what you make, it's what you spend, and being at that soccer game or school play for the kid, is something you need to do, for her. I know 1st hand, daughters need their father around, and I'm glad I was there for my kids activities.
Maybe I'm making too much about being there for your kids, but remember too, if they don't get advice from you, they are going to look elsewhere to get answers, and that could be a problem.

 

I am in Canada, the company I work for has almost no turn over. But I wanted you to know there are good companies out there that are willing to train and pay well.

 

Is there a reason you do not want a local job?

 

That's the problem with this business. For some it works, and for some it's a nightmare. In trucking, there is no "one size, fits all". Like I say, I was mostly a local driver, and if something happened, I wasn't more than a couple hours away, at most. I've heard here, horror stories, of family members getting sick, or worse, and getting no compassion from the company, and stuck in some God-forsaken place and can't attend, and if you abandon the truck, you'll be "blackballed" from the industry for a while. Keep asking questions, it could save you a big hassle later.