Starting with Roehl in February

Check the youtube videos under lady truckers. Some keep a bucket and then line it with a trashbag if you gotta do number 2 in a pinch. If you stay on the interstate, you will have the travel/truck stops and rest areas to help you out. There is a pocket size book at the truck stops and rest areas that have a list by state interstate and exit numbers. Rose, you have several right off I 85 near the NC border and Gaffney/Blacksburg. Pick one up for less than 5 bucks. Baby wipes are a boon to our industry as are trashbags.

 

Google : Free CDL Practice Tests Mississippi - then start memorizing the questions and answers.
Do the same on here by scrolling to the top of this page a clicking on "CDL Practice Tests."

RoseWild - do the same except Google : Free CDL Practice Tests South Carolina

 

This is what little I know about Knight. They do have a training program but it's in Phoenix only and is only open to residents of AZ and nearby states,they are listed on their web-site. 3 weeks then out with a trainer for 30,000 miles(squire portion). Then upgrade to regular status. The school is NOT all inclusive like many. You pay for food and lodging. Pay is $400 a week for the school portion. Regular pay is on a sliding scale. Shorter runs pay more longer runs pay less. (by the mile).

 

One thing to Consider with the company paid Training is that you have to sign a contract.... That means you typically have to work for them for 1 year.. You also typically get crap loads and low CPM... Have you looked into a private school?

 

Congrats on your profession choice.
I will admit I have not read all 14 pages, so I apologize if I'm regurgitating someone else's info.
I started with Roehl in Sep 2012 2 days after leaving the DMV with my temp CDL. I chose flatbed, but all the orientations are pretty much the same. Drove for them for 14 months b4 going to a smaller (more experience needed), better paying company.
1. You would not be roomed with a guy. Either another lady or by yourself.
2. You can request any kind of trainer you want. Just expect to wait longer for more of your requests to be met. I orientated with a gal who took the 1st avail guy & she had a blast. They're all professional.
3. You can request any kind of time off from any company, but know that nothing is guaranteed, & it all depends on freight requirements.

Just remember to be courteous & drive legal, NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE SUGGESTS. It's your CDL on the line, not theirs.
Any other Q's, just ask, preferably via conversation in profile (so I dont miss it.)

 

1 thing I forgot to mention. If I had to do it all over again, knowing what I know now, I would still start my driving career with Roehl. Their hands-on, behind-the-wheel driving training is awesome.