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I got a call from a recruiter from West Side Transport out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I googled them for info about the company and really didn't find much. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about them.

I got a call from a recruiter from West Side Transport out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. I googled them for info about the company and really didn't find much. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about them.

Thanks Cole and Jolie. Look forward to keeping in touch as we follow our dreams.

Hi everyone. I am so excited! I start trucking school on Monday in Burlington, IA. I have raised my kids, been divorced now I'm ready to do something I have always wanted to do but couldn't due to family obligations. Me Time has arrived and I'm taking advantage. I have read your advice for other newbies and have taken it to heart. I used the training materials on the site and passed my exams for my permit on the first try...woohoo. Looking forward to any and all advice you ladies can give me as I start my new life and career. Vee

Hi vickie! I'm new to this site but have been driving solo for 15 years now. There are several driving schools you can go to for a decent cost. They walk you through all of the cdl tests and help place you with a company. Some companies will pay your tuition if you work for them for x amount of time or have their own driving schools they send new hires. Truck stops have books that tell you which companies will be a good 1st stepping stone to your new career. Best of luck!

Thanks Kim. I was actually contacted yesterday by CRST offering to help me get my CDL in exchange for an 8 month commitment. Everything they told me sounds pretty good. Hope Ive done the right thing agreeing to sign on with them. Any feedback would be appreciated. By the way, how scary is it really going through larger cities. My son say I'll never be able to handle it, but he's a guy with no faith in the power of women so....

Hello ladies my name is Vickie and I have always been interested in trucking for a living. (dream). First I married and raised children, worked 25 years as a CNA/CMA. Now I have it in my mind that the children are gone why not live my dream. So my question is, are there companies out there that train and hire totally inexperienced older lady wanna be truckers or is it best the go through a college or something to get the CDL first?? Again hi all and nice to meet you. Vickie