Profile For Dave A.

Thank you. That is what I expected but I had to ask.

I probably already know the answer but my nephew is desperate. He is 27, working in retail and has never had a drivers license and little money to pay for one. Would a company that pays for training consider someone like that? He's a good hard working kid but just never had to get a driver's license.

Thanks for the info. This has been very helpful in just simply casting out a net and doing searches for employment. I have made contact with a large truck rental company in the area needing part timers to simply shuffle equipment around the area.

I don't even have the license yet but I have a person to call once I do. How cool is that?

Cool. Thanks. DO you think it is worth it to go for a Class A at this point?

I got one of these because my snoring kept my wife awake. http://tapintosleep.com/products/

It can be prescribed for sleep apnea, although I don't have that problem. The thing about it is that it really does help you get a better night's sleep. My dentist robbed me on the fitting fee, but you can get deals on it.

Actualyy, it was an oral surgeon that set me up with it, not a regular dentist.

Ugh. Why does reality have to be so.... harsh?

Starcar, when you say straight trucks you mean non-tractor-trailer? I wonder if that might be something worth looking into for now. I am just outside of New York City so there seems like there could be something.

Hello all. Brand new tot he forums here. I like what I see. I have a very general question here but this group seems like the best place to ask in order to get the most honest answer.

I am a former 88M (truck Driver in the military) as well as a Wheeled vehicle mechanic. Both learned in the Army Reserve and both are far outside my regular job in telecommunications. I have a driver/mechanics medal from my deployment in '06 and since my return have not driven anything buy but car.

Army trucks are all automatic transmissions now, but all of the cars I ever owned where manual, so it's not a foreign concept.

My question is this, with some reasons thrown in.

I have not planned for retirement very well. I think I may need something to bring in more cash but also something to do once my chosen field kicks me to the curb (I am 47, no children).

I am thinking, since can afford it, to get a class A license in New Jersey. The idea would be to take on seasonal work such as what appeared to be available the past Christmas. I currently have Mondays and Tuesdays off and I am thinking there might be some part time work locally to keep me involved in driving.

That's really it. Any thoughts? Suggestions?