Need some advice

They might not have trainers but it's not like they hand you the keys and give you a load when you show up. They test you and show you a lot of stuff during the 10 days you are there. Sure some fail, but there are those that really enjoy the company. If you are comfortable in doing it, I say go for it. I know for one I don't want to be stuck with someone for a few months on end. If I wanted to do that I'd team.

Not saying going out with a trainer is a bad idea, but it's a crapshoot as well. I'd rather have no trainer than a bad one. Four or Five weeks should be plenty but there are some out there that want you with a trainer for 4 or 5 months. Like I said if I wanted to team...

then again what do I know I'm not in school yet. I'll know which route I want to take when I do get in and see how well I pick it up. lol

thanks for the advice though Chompi.

 

Do like me. I am going to Crowder College to their truck driving school. It is a 5 week course. They have 30 some companies that recruit at that school. Everything I have heard is they are a great school. Check the web a search for a community college that offers a truck driving course. Even though you pay for it up front, I have been told that some of those companies will reimburse your tuition when you sign on with them. Good Luck.

 

If you need to go to a truck driving school I suggest you go to the North Carolina truck driving school. It's run by the state. I went to the one at Davison County Community College. Last I heard it was 700 dollars.

 

I too went through CR for school in 2004. Chose Texas to go too. Officially yes you learn a little, and yes if you stick it out with them for 1 year they will pay for it, however they do not teach you much simply the basics. I literally had logged about 10 hours of drive time before being flown to Los Angelas for my first time on the road. Take your time learn what you can, and be patient it will pay off. It will intimidate you and it should. That will go away in time. Confidence and to much of it is what will get you in trouble in the end. Also please don't by into CRs lease program. That will just set you back, get the hang of things for a few years then consider your own truck. To much of anything at once is a bad thing always.

Jason

 

Hey bccorkie, I would look into the smaller companies or even an owner operator that is willing to take you on. Yes it is possible you will wind up with crappy trainer, it is your responsibility to tell someone about it and get another trainer. Making money is going to be up to you. You can't sit around truck stops waiting for miles. You have to be very proactive for yourself. When you get your load let them know as soon as you can deliver and have them working on a load while you are in transit on your first one. No matter what your dispatcher gives you for a load tell them thank you and get it done. Miles go to the drivers that don't complain.