Pets

Yes, you are green. It's not meant to be an insult; it's just the simple fact of the matter. An RVer can have air brakes, but that doesn't make them ready to get into commercial driving. There's a lot more to it than just air brakes. This isn't to say you can't make it - I'm sure you can. But know where you stand beforehand.

As for the pet question, it varies between companies. If there's a truck stop near you, I'd recommend you go there. Look for the various free publications handed out there... one's called Truck Job Seekers. You'll see various advertisements for entry level companies. Call them and ask what their pet policies are, and get the answer straight from the source.

You can also get the numbers for these companies from their websites, and you'll talk to someone in recruiting, who should know enough about the company to be able to answer that question. If a recruiter is unable to answer a question like that, I'd be very wary of that company. I'll save you the trouble of looking two of them up... Swift Transportation is 1-800-800-2200 and Schneider is 1-800-447-7433 (you'll see it on the back of their trailers). Best of luck to you.

 

Something like a pet policy, they'd be more likely to be straightforward with you on. It's when they talk about how much money you'll make and how you'll be home every weekend, etc. that they start ############ you. If in doubt, ask if they have a downloadable .pdf file of the company handbook available, or if it's just posted online. Pet policies will be included in those.
You've driven something larger than a regular passenger car, and that is a good thing. Still, this is a whole new ball game you're getting into.
Are you looking for a company which offers a CDL school in-house, or something where you'd go to your local community college and pay out of pocket?

 

There's plenty of companies to choose from... Swift Transportation, Central/Central Refrigerated, Werner Enterprises, Stevens Transport, Schneider National, C.R. England, TMC, etc, etc.

What are you looking to get into, exactly? Dry vans? Refrigerated vans? Flatbeds?

 

Well, it all depends. If you just want to sit behind a steering wheel, and either just drop your trailer or sit in the truck while it's being unloaded, flatbeds definitely won't be your thing. You might also be better off to seek out companies which don't haul hazmat, as a chemical facility isn't very likely to allow drivers to take their pets into their facility.

 

Save time with Central. No pets.. wish they'd reconsider but they have multiple reasons for not allowing them..