Looking to change career in January, 2021

Really fantastic news. Best of luck to you.

 

I'm really encouraged by following along here. My journey will begin next year, but I'm in a similar position as you starting out.

 

I'm going to let you in on a little secret here. The OP, Jonesjw, would succeed at ANY Driving School with ANY Company! How do I know that? Just take a look at his attitude and enthusiasm! The majority of people that whine and complain about this or that School or Company are usually their own worse enemy. Jonesjw will succeed in this industry because he WANTS IT. Once you make it past your first year it begins to come together. By the time you hit years 2 and 3, with a clean record, lots of doors will open up and you can make a good living in this industry.

 

You get bonus points for running over pedestrians.
DoorDash gets a kick out of delivering to trucks.

 

Congratulations on your journey so far. Love your attitude as well.

Just wait until you head out for your first solo load. Believe me it was a stressful day. Experienced that today. MN had about an inch of snow overnight, which caused havoc on the freeways. Crashes and cars in the ditch. I definitely had the death grip on the wheel.

 

Jonesjw Congratulations! I am headed to Millis Training in Eden NC on March 15 and can't wait for it to get here! I'm 57 and have had my own business for the past 12 years but it has come time to shut the doors and move on to a new adventure. I spent a day at a truck stop talking to drivers about getting into driving and getting advice. MTI was recommended by more drivers than any of the other Company CDL schools. Keep us informed of how the 15K mile training goes!

 

I'm certainly encouraged by the number of excited late-50s guys getting into this! At least I don't feel so lonely...counting the days.