Time for a change....

I didn't miss it. I figured that the recruiters would let him know if that is an issue. Never know what mood the companies are in from day to day.

 

I dont know if its too late, but get that ticket taken care of before you get a CDL

 

They have credit score requirements? I guess I kinda understand that, but even if you're going to sign a contract to work for them to pay for the training they DQ you based on credit? I've never heard of any other companies doing that. Guess you learn something new every day. Good luck with Prime. I should be headed their way shortly. Looking forward to it. I've been impressed with them so far...

 

Quest , have you looked into epes? Am a trainer with
Them . We hire out of select schools (com colleges are
A great value) . Good pay, miles, and weekly hometime!
Feel free to pm me if i can help! Best of luck!

 

Welcome to the forum!

Sounds as if you really having nothing to lose! Had you had a family or job I might tell you otherwise but now that those aren't in an issue then go for it! All you need to do now is choose the path in which you are going to do this.

I wouldn't choose a company because of there home time policy. Its pretty much standard across the board. Some say 10-14 some companies say 2-3 weeks, the companies that tell you 4-6 weeks are the ones that are being truthful and everything else is bullpoo! If you are going to be a trucker and want to make any kind of money you need to stay out for a minimum of 4-6 weeks. 8 weeks being optimum money making time. Won't get into the explanation as to why just trust me!

Every company has its goods and bads. Whatever you do don't base your career decision on someone else's comments or experiences. Find a company that is going to best suit your personal needs and go for it. Keep in mind that recruiters are salesman and get paid commission. As long as they can get you to show up for one day of orientation then they get paid. So take everything they say with a grain of salt.

Choosing schools: Trucking isn't rocket science! Most of the CDL mills are pretty comparable and are just there to get you your license and get you ready to go with a trainer of your chosen company. No more, no less! Don't expect them to hold your hand and rub your shoulders until you feel you have completely grasped the whole trucking industry! They are going to show you the very basics of the trucking world and your real world training is going to come after you graduate. So don't be too picky! Just make sure whatever company you are interested in excepts students from the school you want to go to.