Why I am nervous about trucking

After a little time you get used to the size of it, but it does take some time. As far as training I'd say it depends on where you go, who you get, and how much you put into it.

 

Again it depends on who your trainer is and how you are. I know of million miles with great safety records at SWIFT, I also know of trainers sleeping while their rookie puts it in the ditch. There really is no 1 size fits all. Great companies can have crappy trainers and vice versa.

 

Where is your location?
Wilson Logistics is about the best paying company and has their own cdl school.
I'm not knocking Swift at all, but you can make lot more money with Wilson Logistics.
Most of Wilson's cdl training is OJT on the road, not sitting in a classroom. First week will be classroom and some yard training, but majority of cdl school is on the road with an experienced driver.

 

Yes, best in class

 

But which class?

 

The truck becomes an extension of ur body. No different than being a good equipment operator with a excavator, skid steer, loader, etc