Looking to change career in January, 2021

I can ascertain what positive others have said here is true because I’ve experience it myself. I’m now on my second year. Got my license, my training, my experience at Prime. I could have made better money at them if not for the long training before they let you do the job solo. I only work solo for over 6mos. Now, I’m working for a small fleet company that gave me better deals like driving a condo not the lightweight truck which has smaller space, got a dedicated route that I like which allowed me to stop by at home every week, gets a consistent miles of 4,000 every week.

 

I started School at 55. 60 now. Best decision I ever made. Love it out here!

 

Jonesjw, Thanks for the advice! Already been studying pre-trip by watching vids on youtube. I think I have the basics of backing down. I have been pulling our 30 ft travel trailer for 10+ years and boats for 30+ years. I know it is going to be different in a bigger truck with bigger trailer.
Does anyone know if Millis has a state certified tester at the Eden training center? When I got my CLP the lady at DMV said the waiting list to take the Driving CDL test is 4 to 6 weeks.

 

That will be a huge plus. Just understanding the "mechanics" of backing a trailer will give you a big leg up. These 53 footers react much slower than travel or boat trailers. You'll catch on quick. Good luck

 

This thread speaks to me. I have a CDL; got it in '09. Decided not to pursue driving concerned about the recession. Instead got a degree through the GI Bill, but it hasn't worked out. Worked many office jobs. It's not for me.

Stuck (working to unstuck myself) in Northern VA. Although I have no experience I'm getting offers. Got one offer driving up & down I-95 at .48 CPM (no experience but a veteran). Then, I'm looking to move to DFW to drive up & down I-35.

I'm excited to leave the high COL with poor quality, high-priced homes to a more affordable area that's rapidly growing. Trucking is giving me options I wouldn't ordinarily have. So I'm looking to really immerse myself in it.

Need more threads like this.