In over my head... Help?

Don't panic! Don't over think the situation!
Right now, just buy some work gloves. I usually get a package of gloves at Home Depot, Lowes or places like that. You don't pay for fuel, etc. the trucking company does. Central Refrigerated is a good company. You can also get good training at Prime Inc. with a choice of refrigerated, flatbed or tanker plus they pay you $600.00 a week while riding with a trainer. Both companies would be OK.

 

I worked at Central for 4 yrs..not a bad company to begin with..the training is good but just stay as a company driver don't do the lease program...do your year and get some exp. under your belt

 

X where is home ? How long would you like to be out? If pos get your school on your own. Going through a company school is cheaper up front. But if the company is not a fit , or not on the level, the year commitment can be very hard. Some ( not all) know you are committed to them and abuse new drivers.
Community colleges , can be a value . Then train with a company , with out a contract. Not all companies are the same. This can be a great job, if at the company that fits.

 

don't worry about gas. has nothing to do with you.

i'd wait till AFTER your friends wedding. hometime on dates you request doesn't happen all that often.

 

Oh forgot. Fuel surcharge is added to an owner op, to help off set high fuel prices. It's not taken out of your check. DO NOT lease a truck till you have driven say two years ! No matter how great it sounds! This will give you time to learn how things work, then make the choice that fits you. But that learning curve with a truck payment can crush some one!

 

If u talking about Central Refrigerated Service,west valley city,ut...they are beeing sued by the drivers that went into lease program with COMPANY....as per last LANDLINE MAG....OOIDA magazine

 

Dick Simon was bought out by Central Refrigerated so I hope they are being managed a lot better.
Dick was a great guy according to my father but his sons rode that company into the ground when I was driving for them.
The only time I got home time was when I quit.
Be a company driver first for a couple years to see if you are ready for a driving career and decide if you can handle the extra burden of being an owner operator later.
You should research more than I did if you want a good position in the trucking industry. I researched other interests not related to trucking but I don't really regret it in the long run.
Remember, YOU are responsible for driving safely and legally.
You get caught doing otherwise and your company will throw you to the dogs even if they promise you otherwise or encourage you otherwise.
That means taking downtime when sick when YOU need to and sleeping when you NEED to. It is your responsibility to plan ahead and keep those instances to a minimum.

 

Feedback... Hubby and I are still with Central after two years... Not all has been fun, but not all bad either... Plus the view from my office is AWESOME!!