New CDL class A with lots of questions

Whatever you do, i want to hear about the first time a kid pumps his arm at you! Good luck and glad you found your way.

 

Western Express? Team driving?

Personally.....I think you're FAR BETTER off with one of the carriers recommended earlier.

Western Express is well known as being a "second chance" carrier....for people/drivers with criminal histories, and/or less-than-perfect driving records.

Thus--some of your classmates at orientation will have some "colorful" histories....some, ver-ry colorful.

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CDL driving, in my opinion, is tough enough (especially for a beginner) with the limited space in a "sleeper" cab...for one person--never mind 2 people.

Plus, with team driving, you'll have to sleep in a moving truck with someone else driving that you usually don't know well, and aren't fully familiar with how well (or not) they really drive. Basically--you're putting your own life in a stranger's hands.

Sounds pretty cool, huh?

Suggestion: prove your mettle as a solo driver, first--then later, drive with a teammate (if you think you want to) who has done the same....and you have some solid previous CDL experience to offer said teammate (and vice-versa).

Given the calibre of some Western Express recruits....I certainly would not recommend/condone team driving there...

--Lual

 

On the other hand--team driving does indeed have its place.

For example: married couples (especially those who are both experienced CDL drivers) can really do well financially, as team drivers.

Depending on the carrier and the freight in question--married couples who team drive together....if they bank/invest their incomes, and manage their money wisely....can retire before long.

Recall that I eluded to/mentioned this same concept in one of my first posts....to you.

It's amazing what some teams can make in a year.

--Lual

 

Maybe you should search for jobs based in Hawaii.

 

Unless you're scheduled to work for Biagi Bros--it's not a problem.

Stay focused.

Last time I checked--you were planning on something (later) in the tanker world.....?

--Lual