Comments By Michael R.

Decided on swift for training and job I'm a little concerned with some of the negative reviews though but not sure there true. Question is I'm looking at 32 per mile and being a regional driver what can I really expect to make my first year at best or worse

hey guys thinking about trying to get on with Knight Transportation and going to their school. I like their one on one training and a lot of their options fit me has any one worked for them or know anything about them

Michael, welcome to the forum!

It's a little, well it can be a lot, confusing when trying to get started in truck driving, we understand. That is why Brett has set up such a user friendly place as this to help you out. Here's what you should start out doing - take a look at our Truck Driver's Career Guide, read through that material and follow all the links you come across. You are going to learn a ton of stuff by doing that, and I think it will begin to ease your mind about some of the unknown things that are troubling you.

Next thing you can start doing is taking a look at Company-Sponsored TrainingCompany-Sponsored Training programs. These are companies that will train you and even pay you while you are being trained. We have a lot of drivers in here who have gone this route, it is easy on your wallet and you will get some very good training, plus a guaranteed job when you complete the training. You will have to make a commitment to working for them for a short period of time, but it is always best to try to stick with your first trucking job for at least one year anyway. Trust me, that first year will fly by and you won't even hardly believe it is done.

If you want to go to a private school and pay for your training you can find a good source of Truck Driving Schools at that link. It really makes little difference in which way you choose to go, but for many folks the company sponsored programs are more accessible due to the expense of the private training. Most of the private schools will assist you with job placement.

You asked about tolls. Most companies pay the tolls through the EZ pass method. I simply roll through the toll booths and get a green light that says paid - then I proceed and never give it a second thought. Occasionally some of the smaller trucking companies have their drivers pay tolls, but have and easy system of reimbursement in place so that you are not out a lot of money. Right now it should be the least of your concerns though. No company expects you to put out a lot of your own money for their equipment to be moving across the nations highways.

Michael, if you are interested you just might enjoy reading Brett's Book, it is a free on-line version of his book about being a trucker and it is easy to read and packed with great truck driving stories that illustrate what it's all about.

Again, welcome to the forum, and feel free to ask as many questions as you like - there are no dumb questions, and you don't have to duck for cover in this forum after you ask a question. We don't allow any smart alack replies, well maybe a few, as long as they are entertaining and not cruel or blatant falsehoods.

Welcome aboard!

thank you very much thank you very much for the info I have been reading a lot just confused about what companies good and wants schools good and won't pay for starting driver is good

Chris I am A near me looking at going to TD a school and wanting to drive for Snyder how is it and how is the pay

hey guys my name is Michael I'm looking for a good CDL training school all the information is confusing not sure to look for what to look for with pay can I get some help pleasedo you have to pay for toll roads and Wayne and all that or does the company pay I'm very confused please help