Comments By Robin Hood

Howdy, Robin Hood / Orian~!!

Welcome to TT as the others have said, and I as well, adore this site, LoL~!

Big Scott's suggestion to look into CFI sure holds water; I'd check into that. Click here

As mentioned, CRST is a GREAT company, but being team .. will be a nolle on bringing the truck home; trailer or not.

Millis, as Greg stated, is also someone to look into.

Did you use our 'one and done' application? Millis will be submitted if you click this link below.

Apply For Paid CDL Training

Prime is an excellent company, yet they tend to be 'choosy' with applicants, as they CAN be.

There's no 'country' lingo that I don't know, btw... hahahaha!

Wish you well, and don't be a stranger!!

~ Anne ~

ps: for fun, in case you didn't find these yet: (and make SURE to read Brett's book...FREE, right here!)

• Truck Driver's Career Guide
• Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
• High Road CDL Training Program
• CDL Practice Tests

Thanks for the CFI referral site!!! I absolutely applied. I’ve also applied to the link that sends out my app. Funds are tight due to my current occupation and John Deere and covid not mixing very well. I’ve most definitely cast my net wide, and I’ve applied to TLD and epes as well as a few others that are well known? I try not to go off of the reviews as I think most are people who didn’t think through before jumping into it. I know trucking is a fun but challenging career and I know it’s a commitment. My deal I guess is adjusting to having all these options and trying latch on one. It’s new to have this many options, I honestly thought I’d be more restricted but it’s more open then I originally thought. Lol I’m evidently as hillbilly as they come to hear the poor guys I work with talk.

Always here to help .. all of usn's! (<< Yep, from one hilla to another. Wouldn't trade it for the world!)

Keep us in the loop, Orian!

I'll be following your journey; wherever it leads, in this profession!

You're welcome on the link; let us KNOW.. if you need MORE links!

~ Anne ~

ps: Stay OFF Indeed & Glassdoor ... and especially a forum that has the last word being 'report.' It's more of a 'retort' IMHO!

Ain't nary nobody gonna out hilly me! (Well, maybe PackRat, LoL~!!)

~ Anne ~

I am very seriously stumped. I have the pre hire through stevens, and I’ve pulled my feelings on the home time, and I only pay 400 rent and it’s only me, my bf left me because this occupation means few actual days off, which I’m 100% aware of and I’m positively ok with. Tdl is based out of crossville and I prefer them, but if they can’t take my schooling at Tennessee truck driving school, then I have to cross them off the list. Knowing this job is it’s own lifestyle, I’m prepared to bite the bullet and work for Stephen’s for atleast a year to fulfill my obligations and appreciation for helping me obtain my cdl. The school called today and I START THE 1st!!!! I’m so excited!!!!!! The only thing I’m not 100% on with Stephen’s as I’ve studied this site is their pet policy. I decided to take your advice and from what I’ve read on only this site, I have most definitely got a less anxiety inducing feeling about this whole deal. You guys are amazing!!

Howdy, Robin Hood / Orian~!!

Welcome to TT as the others have said, and I as well, adore this site, LoL~!

Big Scott's suggestion to look into CFI sure holds water; I'd check into that. Click here

As mentioned, CRST is a GREAT company, but being team .. will be a nolle on bringing the truck home; trailer or not.

Millis, as Greg stated, is also someone to look into.

Did you use our 'one and done' application? Millis will be submitted if you click this link below.

Apply For Paid CDL Training

Prime is an excellent company, yet they tend to be 'choosy' with applicants, as they CAN be.

There's no 'country' lingo that I don't know, btw... hahahaha!

Wish you well, and don't be a stranger!!

~ Anne ~

ps: for fun, in case you didn't find these yet: (and make SURE to read Brett's book...FREE, right here!)

• Truck Driver's Career Guide
• Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
• High Road CDL Training Program
• CDL Practice Tests

Thanks for the CFI referral site!!! I absolutely applied. I’ve also applied to the link that sends out my app. Funds are tight due to my current occupation and John Deere and covid not mixing very well. I’ve most definitely cast my net wide, and I’ve applied to TLD and epes as well as a few others that are well known? I try not to go off of the reviews as I think most are people who didn’t think through before jumping into it. I know trucking is a fun but challenging career and I know it’s a commitment. My deal I guess is adjusting to having all these options and trying latch on one. It’s new to have this many options, I honestly thought I’d be more restricted but it’s more open then I originally thought. Lol I’m evidently as hillbilly as they come to hear the poor guys I work with talk

Have you tried CFI? Our traing is 3 weeks of free school, pas your CDL then paid orientation, then either home for up to 7 days or out with a trainer. Our current time with trainer is 21 days unless more is needed. Then upgrade to a truck that is 3 years old or newer.

You go home with truck and trailer and there is a Pilot in Crossville you could park at for hometime.

At CFI your traing is free. Stay for one year and owe nothing.

Time out with trainer is dispatched as solo, you do all the driving, backing and work. You are paid 29 CPM during this time. Trainer shows you how and is in the passenger seat while you're driving.

Once you upgrade, you will start at 35 CPM. By the time you reach one year you will be at 41 CPM. Solo drivers average about 2500 miles per week.

In case it wasn't obvious, I am 100% biased to CFI.

Best of luck to you.

CFI sounds like a good company, my thing is finding a good company to stick with honestly. Stevens sounds nice but at the same time all I see are reviews about it being a training only company. I really want a company that’s easy to settle and build with, that treats employees fair enough to maintain a good relationship. I don’t think I’ve seen their application so I’ll definitely do my research, I greatly appreciate it!!

So my names Orian, and I adore this site. I’ve long time waited to drive a semi, and given my current occupational hole, I’ve been given 2 months to hunt a new job. With one crash in my history, and 2 tickets, one expunged, I’ve been pre approved for stevens but crst has also given interest in me. The only dislike I have found from searching is stevens won’t let me bring my truck home, given I could park the tractor at my apartment. Or drive up to visit my mother on my times off. I’m 22, and I’m alone unless I’m at work so the being SOLO is easily in my interest, as my country attitude is odd to people I’ve met until they learn my Appalachian backwoods lingo. Prime is my goal but crst seems nice if I can go solo after my 240 training hours. Being with another human in a small space is scary, especially if they’re homophobic or if they get the road rage. Any pointers for someone that’s gonna be away from his family this long for orientation? Pointers for training? I’ve been mixing up the videos Stevens sent me but I’m honestly just anxious, or nervous, if I stay with stevens I start school the 8th of February. But I’ve also applied to a ton of other companies, mostly those listed on this great site. I guess I’m looking for helpful ways to bash this worry and anxiety over what I hope is gonna be the fulfillment of my boyhood dreams. Peace, y’all!