Comments By ATXJEHU

Buckle down pronto and do the TT Training available on this site. You will be soooo glad that you did.

Companies generally require a 10 year history of work and/or periods of unemployment. With one company, I had to give a notarized statement of what I was doing during a period of unemployment. With another company, it was a simple statement signed by someone (a non-relative) who knew me during that time period vouching for the truthfulness of the info. It seems to be a requirement relating to the background check to insure that you were not somewhere overseas training to become a terrorist, for example. It is not that difficult to comply. You just have to establish a 10 record of employment/activities (jobs, unemployment, self-employment, schooling, etc).

Not to my knowledge would that be given as a hiring option, but after 8 months on the job, you could request a leave of absence or just quit if the leave was denied. Then, after 4 months off, ask to be rehired. There are probably some companies that would rehire you, if you left with a good record. Now, just how many times you could do that with the same company, I don't know. But, with drivers with clean records in such demand, you could probably make it work, at least for awhile.

Some companies have a no-hire policy if you have had, say, more than 4 different jobs in 3 years. Do a bit of research among the training companies to find out how many jobs you may have within a given period of time without becoming dis-qualified as a new hire. BTW, this not considered to be a good approach to building a career as a driver, but we each have our own individual needs and/or preferences.

With a couple of good years of experience under your belt, you could become an owner operator and only work 4 months and take off 8 months if you so desired. In this industry, there are lots of choices out there. The general rule is that the more you work, the more you make and vice versa.

Maroon South East Carriers 2013 FL Cascadia #232 - Dedicated run - Dallas, TX to DeRidder, LA - Mon.-Fri. - Often stay at Dukes I-20 X 523 or Pilot I-20 X 533 or 562 - Often stop at Fuel City, Lufkin, TX - Hwy 69 at Hwy 59 intersection

Glad you got a speedy diagnosis with a good plan of treatment. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of healing.

Yup, that's why it's always best to attack your enemy just before dawn. They sleep right through it, lol.

Very happy for you!

Attitude and realistic expectations are far more important than age (as long as you can pass the physical-which is not difficult for a reasonably healthy person). BTW, I am older than you are, but not saying by how much! lol

Each to his own and wish you well, but why in the world would you want to give up $50K a year of passive income as a Landlord? If you are tired of property management, why not turn it over to a property management firm, pay them their 10%, and enjoy the remaining $45K? I have been driving now for two years and, yes, there are lots to like about driving the big rigs. But, it is not a life of ease. There are plenty of frustrations in this industry for drivers and owner operators have their own set of problems. Nevertheless, the money is here, but you do earn every penny of it and then some, in my opinion.

Hauled a trailer load of hot sauce from Laredo to New Orleans for Mardi Gra