Hello guys. New member here. Although not a trucker, have been in the transportation industry for the last 20 plus years. My aunt and uncle were team drivers back before deregulation. My background is in mechanics, both automotive and heavy truck/diesel/locomotive. Currently employed as a locomotive engineer in the Boston area. Enrolled at a local CDL School, 540 hour course. Live in southern New Hampshire.
Looking into truck driving because things are not getting any better at the railroad, although you could say that about the trucking industry too I guess. Been dealing with job loses and pay cuts for the entire 20 years.
The northeast (America in general) is not the manufacturing center it once was. Dwindling car loads. I thought my current job/company would last me till retirement. With the pandemic the company really came down hard on cut backs.
Why trucking? I think it's time to try something new. I want to be my own boss. Trucking is the closest thing to the railroad. I've always been a introvert so the alone time is fine. I want to see the country. Wife hates to drive. Flies everywhere. I always enjoyed driving. Family in Michigan and Texas. If I do start my own carrier, it would be nice to leave something (family business?) to my kids. From what I can see once you pay your dues the money could be limitless. Naive????
If I do pass my skills test (gpa 4.0 in the classroom) and go through with this I"m looking at Schneider to get my foot in the door. They seem like the best out of the other big carriers. Swift, Prime, etc. Plus there local. Terminal in Shrewsbury, Ma. I know the first year will be tough, and I will take a pay cut, but I'm willing to take that risk to be happy again. Always been a hard worker and go getter. Would like to write my own pay check again.
The people on Youtube with there own authorities are they really doing that good financially. 10k plus a week? I've been listening to a lot of podcast from Blue Ribbon Logistics on Youtube and those guys seem to know how to get it done.
Looking for advice. Thank you for reading.
Matt
Really need advice. Becoming a trucker?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by EMDMatt, May 27, 2021.
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You listed Swift as one you're considering. In that case look at Swift Refrigerated. Probably make more money than with Swift dry van.
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This one hires New Hampshire new cdl school grads.
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JBS Carriers hires NH drivers that graduate from approved schools.
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