some advise for newbies from a rookie

I really appreciate your reply. He made that kind of money driving local that's awesome! I am considering very strongly going with Schneider. They are nearby and from what I can tell on all the forums the training is excellent from a safety standpoint. Well aware that I need to get a year of experience in no matter what and like you said, don't get tickets or accidents! I do try my best at that.
I have always been a defensive minded driver. As an example I know that I can't drive and talk on the cell phone unless it is hands free but I prefer not to talk at all while I drive. In my normal daily driving in Socal that is in my opinion the #1 problem on the road now. Drivers on the####### phone and just a total failure to pay attention in general! I used to get road rage many years ago but I finally grew up and realized I have no control over anyone' actions but my own

Here's hoping we can chat in a year from now