Hey y'all, I turn 21 in July and I'm so excited! I've been looking forward to going OTR for a long time! Since I'm getting closer to my 21st I've been doing a lot more research in a good company to go with. I don't have my CDL yet so I am looking for a company that provides CDL schooling and will hire me on at 21 when I'm done training for them. I live in Florida so a company that offers schooling in or near Florida would be ideal, but I'm willing to compromise if I have to. Any and all input for advice/suggestions is always greatly appreciated since I'm young and inexperienced. Thank you!
Back in 2006 when i was 21 i got started pulling schneider tanks. i dont know if the policies have changed on age since then. the big companies will train and hire. To be bluntly honest you would make more working 70 hours a week in fast food joints. and you could sleep in a house with fancy stuff like running water, a clean toilet seat and so on. Go for a tank or flatbed job if you must hit the road. Those lines of work are not as flooded with dummies who work for peanuts as van and reefers are.
Check these companies for age requirements: CLICK HERE for a list of trucking companies that hire new drivers. Many companies hire at 21, but not all have their own CDL school.
