Comments By Rita S.

Thanks David. I will update as well.

I am new to this site, posted on ladies board and got only a response from someone who has not even started school. I hope maybe someone can help me.......please. I have 3 years OTR teaming with my husband, have not driven for almost a year now, been driving automatics most of that time, never been solo. All that said, I was looking for a solo company that could give me some training on trip planning, shifting, and backing etc..... so I found Transport America. They have what they call pro plus training, I take the driving test, they see how I do and what I need help with, then they send a trainer with me until they feel I am ready. Sounds good......but all recruiters do !!! My husband may join me after the first of the year and they said we could team, bring the dog, split .50 cpm, get plenty of miles on a team dedicated run..... anyone know? Are they blowing smoke? Any suggestions on what I should do? Know other companies? I live in N.E. Texas along I 30.

Hi Rita, Take a deep breath,relax. You are way ahead of the game here. If you want to talk about nerves..... Anyway I was sure there was some kind of retraining after a year. I am not even in school yet. But an experienced driver will be with you shortly lol.( they will really) Take a look around this site lots of info available. Best of luck to you.

Thanks Mikki I have been in your shoes before too. You'll be just fine ! My instructor in school LOVED to train women because he said they learn faster and make better drivers! I am looking at ALL I can find on the net. I just need to find someone willing to hold my hand a little :-)

Hi ladies ! I am new here. I have a need for a lot of help! From anyone! I drove OTR team with my husband for 3 years. The problem I have is that he did everything! Now he is hauling mobile homes and I don't want to. He wanted me to stay home, which I have for almost a year. I love driving and need to get back in. I only drove manual shift for about 8 months, automatics since then. I never was good at shifting in the first place. He did all the backing and load locks and trip plans.....etc.. Now I need to go solo. I need to find a refresher company, that will let me bring my dog with me later, and my husband may join me after the first of the year. All the companies I contact just say Oh you have 3 years you'll be fine! Well I am not fine !!! I am scared of all of it ! The shifting, trip planning, truck stops, backing etc. Any help or suggestions will be very appreciated. I live N.E. of Dallas, Tx. I went to a great school in 2010.