It is decided: I will be training with Wilson Logistics (Wil Trans)

I realize it has taken me a long time to make this decision official, but it has allowed me to find a wonderful company to train with!!! It will also allow me to spend some time with my family before heading out on my new journey. My daughter and niece will be graduating college in mid May. My grandson is graduating high school around that same time and will be heading to basic training for the Army National Guard. I will likely miss birthdays for most of my family that has not already had them this year, but I may be able to see my family that does not live in Oklahoma a little more once I hit the road on my own. I am also guaranteed to be home for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so that will be very nice

My lengthy search has paid off: or so it seems at the time. I will try to keep other drivers and potential drivers up to date with my story once I begin training (though I will be much busier). I plan to drive for this company for a very long time. Thanks to everyone who advised me along the way!

 

I really love the looks of their Peterbilt's (most likely ends up with a Freightliner, but hey, they're really cool too) lol They also have a really sweet bonus for anyone who stays 5 yrs & again for every additional 5 yrs!!! I found them via an ad on here and read some reviews and filled out an application lmao So far they have been wonderful

 

Thank you! Good luck to you as well I haven't really heard anything bad about Swift. They have a terminal very close to where I live, so I was going to go with them, but they required me to get my DOT physical (which I did, but now don't need lol) & CDL permit before going to school. I currently have an out of state driver's license for a lengthy explanation of a legitimate reason, therefore I would have to transfer my brand new license in order to get a CDL permit, which would cost me more. I does look like we considered many of the same companies though. Will you be brand new to trucking or do you have some experience under your belt?

 

Also you could apply with Prime & attend their school in Utah. That would be a little closer. I feel like you will do just fine though

 

You should be good with Jim Palmer/Wilson then, if you decide to go that route. I asked because my recruiter has told me they do not train anyone who has already driven a class A CDL truck.