New driver/student guidance

Trucking finally got to me after 25 years with so many customers and everyone in public treating me like I'm worse than a skunk tat needs a bath. The frustration of traffic and being treated like a subhuman caused me to retire. I guess I'm saying even if you get a good trainer with appropriate social skills the other 99.9% of the industry has not gotten the "act like a human" memo.
Thanks for you military service.

 

Which state do you live in?
Might find an OTR company other than those you mentioned.

 

That's not really OTR. Doubt you can live in a Tyson truck.

 

Schneider veteran here....

Of the 2 carriers you mentioned -- I would suggest you go with Swift. Your time out with a trainer at Schneider is likely to be too short.

Note also: it will be VER-RY TOUGH for you to stay in trucking -- unless you are being properly treated for both the depression & the PTSD. A first-year truck driver needs to be fairly mentally tough to survive those first year or two challenges, & stay in the game.

My Rx for you: you need a trainer at Swift who is very patient, has a great sense of humor, & is experienced enough to really teach you how to drive....on a truly professional level.

As stated above: THANK YOU -- for your service to our GREAT COUNTRY!!!

-- L

 

Well, guess you can give it a try then. Haven't seen that ad before.

 

Swift is a good choice also. With PTSD and money not being a priority, dry van might be the way to go.
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Pulling refrigerated trailers can be stressful.