Hi. I've been considering trying to go into trucking, since I find the idea of being on the road a lot a good lifestyle for me, but I have a few questions and concerns. I'm a 34 female and I would like to know if it's dangerous to go into trucking if you're a woman? Is sexual assault common, or is the job relatively safe?
Also, what schools are legit to try in Las Vegas where I could possibly get a grant to cover it all? I have absolutely no way to pay a loan off if I couldn't get a job in time afterward.
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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mara_jade3, Jan 20, 2017.
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Southwest Truck Driver Training in Las Vegas. They have tuition financing plus many trucking companies will pay off the loan for you through their "tuition reimbursement program."
If you pay the loan payments yourself, they don't start until 45 days after graduation. You can start work the day you graduate if you submit applications early, such as starting them during the first week of school.Last edited: Jan 20, 2017
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Most of the guys you meet otr are really friendly.
Just be aware of the people youre around
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Freymiller is a good company that hires new cdl grads. Trucks are set up right for driver comfort. I'd put Freymiller as a first choice. Do the online applications.
Navajo Express
Magnum Ltd.
Mountain Valley Express
Roehl Transport - dry van national fleet
Make a list of companies that interest you and submit applications during the first week of school. The school will push some companies, but you don't have to go with what they recommend. Take your time and apply to the ones you like. Apply to several; the more the better.
You will need "original birth certificate" and "original social security card" that's not laminated.
I think the companies I listed do the urine drug test except for Roehl which does hair follicle.Last edited: Jan 20, 2017
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There are many women, including 50-60 year old women driving. It's not something you should worry too much about.Dan.S Thanks this. -
Any idea about Freymiller drug test...pee/hair....if hair how far back?
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JT13 Thanks this.
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Try for the grant. Under or unemployed can get it for you.
I thought I would like OTR before I started. I don’t like it, I love it. Made one of my customer/delivery persons sick. Asked me about OTR. Told him I feel like I’m goofing off out there all the time. Just go driving around everywhere in the country. I stop once or twice a week to empty/deliver from my trailer. They pay me 800 or a thousand dollars each time. Then I go back to driving around. He said; You’re kidding. I said: nope.
If you talk to cops. They’ve seen a whole lot of bad. They will say: If I were you. I’d carry a gun. But it’s your call.
Best thing is to be “the gray man”. Blend in. Nothing to attract attention in anyway to you.
I’d chose Magnum. I like them. Extremely honest. -
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