Comments By Starcar

Sorry I'm slow...I do have a life...and alot of the ladies here are drivers and don't get online all the time. But...to answer your question: No firearms are allowed per FEDERAL LAW....and if that ever changes, trucking companies won't allow them because of the liability issue. That being said...you can carry a stun gun ( do you want someone that close?), pepper spray, ( a little better), a walking stick ( my personal favorite), a tire thumper, or even a can of 20 foot wasp spray....BUT its more about how you carry yourself....Walk like you own the truck stop, don't go in dark areas, NEVER let anyone talk you into going into areas that are not readily seen by others....and never get into a truck you don't know the driver...

CONGRATS !!!! Now get in the High Road and study !!!! It will pay off...and keep us updated..

Its great when you can find a GOOD school close to home....In fact you are lucky if you can find a good school that you like !!....I personally believe that lady trainers are better...they have more patience, and are more on point....jmho

Is this a company that he went thru their school to get his cdl ??? if so....hate to say it,but his options are severely limited....but if he doesn't owe them for schooling...he should be applying at ALL other companies...he will simply tell the other companies that where he is at appears to not be a good fit, since he wants to roll...... Keep us posted, we will help all we can...

We were owner operators...so I feel ya when it comes to paperwork.....I kept our paperwork broke down to the minimum.....deadhead miles, fuel, repairs, tolls, scales, work clothes...and days on the road. Also fuel taxes for each state, and the usual permits, insurance.....stuff like that. If you break those down to files...your tax adviser/accountant will be happy...

Hey....we all handle change in different ways....and going into trucking is A HUGE CHANGE......so just take it in little steps...you will do fine !!

Almost all the companies run south.....so just go toTruck Driving Jobs and apply to all of them !!!! And when the letters or emails start rollin' in....then YOU choose who YOU want to drive for !!! Your weight will only be an issue for your DOT physical...you may have to take a sleep apnea test...... So step out there with your big girl panties on and start that adventure !!!!!

Not even the weather can keep a good woman down !!!!!!

CONGRATS TRIN

I've driven truck for well over 15 years....I've never thrown iron.....if its that slick, I park it...and any dispatcher who gives me grief will be turned into safety......

You just keep doing the High Road....it will help you more than you know, when it comes to the classroom stuff !!! You'll cruise thru it, while everyone else is struggling...so they may grab you up and put you out on the driving range early !!! We've seen that happen ALOT here...