Comments By Zachary S.

Hello there,

I am writing to see if professional drivers in this forum will agree that I am making the right choice in deciding to go into trucking. I am a college graduate that has been out for seven years now and has made absolutely no progress into my career field. Its very frustrating to me and is beginning to take a toll on me personally. I take all my jobs very seriously but its becoming increasingly hard to keep working jobs where I am barely making a living wage, living pay check to pay check. I know that this is the norm for the country during this recession but I am tired of sitting idly waiting for the chance to jump into my career field when I can't even get a lousy interview!

So I have been reading through the site and have decided that I would really like to take trucking as a profession. I am already a driver, class B in ct, but have always wanted to get into class A. Not only for the adventure and sight seeing but also for the challenge and the accomplishment of calling myself a class A truck driver. Has such an awesome tone to it! I love driving and have always been a good driver. If there was a long trip with friends and family, I was the one driving.

I guess I just need to hear some input from other drivers on whether or not its a good move? In my mind and in my heart I know I will love it. I'm a sucker for adventure and random trips to nowhere. But with my past accomplishments I want to make sure that its a good move. Right now my family isn't going to support this type of move, which is very hard on me. But I believe that its because of a misconception that trucking is a lower class job for someone like myself. In the end I know that the final decision is mine.

I hope no one views this letter as a cry for help or pity, but a shot in the dark for a helping kick in the butt to what I think will be a good career. Besides, who wouldn't want to make money traveling this country, seeing new stuff everyday, challenging yourself, and shifting gears?

-Zach-

That's what I was afraid of. Thank you for the advice and I will certainly give it a shot. I have a class b for now so I will try and pursue that further in the time being to stay fresh. Thanks for the help and the great site of course. This is honestly the first site I have come across that gives honest, detailed, helpful information on all the aspects.

Thanks again, zach

Hi, my name is Zach. I am currently a CDL B driver and have decided to move my driving career forward by getting my Class A. However, I have a concern about my driving record effecting my ability to get hired.

Short a sweet, I have four accidents in the last 10 years, one of which was this February which I got two tickets issued which resulted in the temporary suspension of my CDL portion of my license. I have since had my CDL restored. All together I have four tickets on my license, only two where issued while I had my CDL.

I am wondering if this will effect my chances of getting hired. I really want to get into Class A driving and want to know if anyone would take me or if I have to sit it out and wait.

Thanks