Ok so here's the deal. I am 21 years old, I work in retail and live in New Hampshire. Over the years I have talked to a few of the drivers that deliver to us. Most like their jobs, aside from a few minor gripes. They like their jobs more than I like mine. I have pretty much decided I want to go OTR. I have studied this forum (very helpful site) and other websites for almost 7 months to get an idea of what to expect and I still want to do it. I have no wife, girlfriend, or kids (and I dont want any). I am a bit of a loner, I also live alone, and get bored in this tiny apartment. I love driving, alot. And I also would love to travel, never been farther away than PA. Drivers have told me OTR should be a good fit, due to my situation. Home time is not all too important, I mean come on, what is there to come home to? A small empty apartment? I realize that attitude may change once I have been on the road for 3 months. I like to think I have a good attitude though. I can put up with alot and keep a positive outlook. Its been said on here before, a company (or job) is what you make of it. I plan to try darn hard to make the best of it.
So onto the real issue, most companies I apply at tell me I am outside of their hiring area (I need a company that would help me get my CDL). The only one to call me and accept me was C.R. England, at .12 cpm. I turned them down after all I had heard on here and on other websites, lots of horror stories, lots. Now I wonder if I should have accepted and just roughed it for a year, because no one else is hiring me. Swift, Schneider, Watkins-Shepard, USA Truck, Transport America, Lisa Transport, the list goes on lol. I live too far away from them all. I will apply at Roehl soon, I really hope they hire me (heard great things about them), but again, I live a ways away from them. I have a 100% clear motor vehicle record. No felonies, tickets, drug use, drinking, nothing. I have a pretty tame and boring life dont I? lol. So, if anyone is actually still reading this (its long I know), I get to the core question; Does anyone know a company hiring out of the New England area, who will help me get my CDL and get me on the road?
Again, sorry for the novel I wrote. Thanks in advance, I sincerely appreciate any help.
-Adam
No CDL; Looking for a company that will hire from the New England area and train me.
Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by Adam491, Nov 23, 2008.
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