Offer from TMC today...

Wish you the best of luck pal. I remember when I started. A whole whopping 18 years ago now. You will see some crazy stuff, meet some crazy folks, make good friends and lots of memories. At least I sure did.

 

Like SleepyJ77, I've also loaded with a lot of TMC drivers. They tend to be courteous, professional, and helpful to fellow drivers. You'll learn proper load securement there and get a lot of tips. Don't step on the grass when you get to orientation.

 

Not positive, but I think all their trucks are 13 spd....

 

Sorry to hear about the loss. Stay strong and keep a great attitude. Good luck with TMC and the journey that you're about to start. Remember one thing coming from a driver with a little time behind the wheel. This is my motto anyhow. This is not a job, it's a career and a lifestyle. If you truly enjoy it, it can and will be rewarding in its own way. I have a good friend that tells me all the time that I'm a #### Trucker!! Lol, nothing like running down the big road at 2am with your ride nice n clean and the music up. Just be sure to look up at the stars and smile. Again, sorry for the loss and wish you the best my friend. Safe travels and let me know own how it goes.

 

Well your off to a great start if the wife supports ya. No joke there pal. We have 2 girls at 15 and 10 years of age now. I was in your shoes and it can be tough but you have to to what's best for you and the family. You will miss time and all that stuff that comes with it. I've been off the road running locally now for 4 years next month and it's eating me up to get back out on the big road,but I have also grown to enjoy being home with the girls before they move on. As far as TMC, if they tell ya one thing and do another,don't be surprised. Most outfits will sugar coat crap and tell ya what ya wanna hear. Best outfit I was ever with was ATS Specialized. Great folks, great opportunities. When I left them,I was hauling wind blades. That was way cool and fun. I would have steered ya to them with know folks that have been there for almost 20 years now
Not saying anything bad on where your going, ATS gave me more variety on loads and I enjoyed some of the big stuff. You don't live down here near the Panhandle do ya?

 

Lol, way up there in the cold country. I was born here,moved and raised in Ohio. Now I'm back down here until the little one is done with school. Wish you and the family the best pal. I or we have been there so it can be done.