Indiana - Require Your Help

Guys,

I have had so many ideas regarding where we should move to when in the United States, but now that I have my Immigrant Visa, we decided to be by family and Indiana it is - not Texas or any of the other cool States. Nothing wrong with Indiana of course as it is really beautiful with amazing people. I should know, my wife is from Indiana

My goal is to become an LTL driver, but I understand I might have to go over the road to gain the necessary experience.

My question, I am wondering if there are any trucking companies in Indiana that will pay for your CDL as well as offer you a local driving position? If no, how about a regional driving position?

I am also wondering if you guys would be able to guide me a little in terms of trucking companies in Indiana - who should I apply at first? I will visit family in Valparaiso and then I am free and willing to go anywhere in Indiana. I noticed there are quite a few driving jobs in the Valparaiso area and interestingly several in Gary Indiana which would not be too far away...

I would really appreciate any guidance and advice - thanks so much in advance!

 

Oldman49, thanks so much for taking the time to respond, I really appreciate it. I am going to look into Celadon...thanks again!

 

Thegig, I would never have guessed that Gary is home to most trucking companies, great for me I guess
I really appreciate your time and guidance, I will be researching those cities - have only heard good things...any companies you can recommend to this newbie? Thanks again!

 

Brsims, thank you very giving me a little more perspective, think I need to be researching the options you have highlighted, certainly making me think! Do you think all the options would be available to a newbie and would you recommend getting my CDL through a carrier or pay for it myself? Have an awesome day and thank you for your time, appreciate it more than you will ever know!

 

77smartin, I think your advice is exactly what I am looking for and I suppose it makes sense to move to Indi or near by - possibly more options and opportunities. The reason for saying so, I want to do trucking for many years to come...any carriers you can recommend that will provide training? I am sure you have better things to do with your time than to answer my questions, but your guidance is MUCH appreciated...have a good day!