Comments By Trucker B

Thanks to all who have posted on this thread. I am like others here who are new to the trucking industry. I will be heading off to CDL school in a few weeks. Am very interested in flat bedding, have been researching several companies but really like what I have read about McElroy. Have been self employ the past 8 years or so, both my wife and I are making career changes as she went back to school and I would like to drive a truck. Have been enjoying working my way through the High Road Training Program. This is an awesome website! Thanks to Brett and the crew for all you do! With so much info to wade through on the internet, trying to discern fact from fiction, it is very refreshing to hit upon Trucking Truth website. Thanks again, have fun, stay safe, work hard, life is good!

As Brett stated above, it is a state by state policy as to how long tickets stay on your record. I had the same concerns you had with DUI's from 32 years ago in Virginia and Kentucky. In Virginia tickets stay on your record for 11 years, and 5 in Kentucky. My motor vehicle report/driving record is clean in both states after checking with them. It is very easy to do and can be done over the phone or internet. Now I am waiting for my police report to come back to see if those tickets are on there before moving forward with CDL school.

Hey there Perk,

I too am scheduled to go the Mt. Sterling location for school but not until Oct. 19. When I talked with them yesterday I stated I was going to pay by check. There offices should be open tomorrow. I believe school starts at 7 a.m. till 5 p.m. Good luck! Post back up here on how you liked the school.

Hello Everyone!

Giving a shout out to say hello and thanks to Brett and the crew for putting together such an awesome website. Have been reading lots of good posts and have found tons of good information already. Thank you!

A little bit about myself, I am 52 (not sure how that happened!), married for 22 years, self employed the past 10 years doing production pottery. My wife decided to go back to school this year, will take her 2 years on her undergrad degree, then she is looking at a masters program in the northwest. We currently live in central Kentucky. I am totally burned out as a production potter and am ready for a steady paycheck along with a new adventure. Have always enjoyed driving and have always enjoyed seeing those cool big rigs moving down the roads. We just sold our house to lower the monthly expenses, renting a small place that will be our home base for the next 2 years. I am in the process of shutting down my business and thought now is the perfect time to get my CDL and hired on with a company to get that first year under your belt.

Working hard is in my DNA, it is something I have always enjoyed. Life is just too short to be complaining about things. Who remembers the ending of one of the Monty Python movies when the guys are nailed to the crosses and one starts singing "look at the bright side of life"! I am looking forward to the challenges entering a new career. Only through hard work can you get to the other side.

Have read most every post about having a felony on your record, my is from 30 years ago. I have nothing to hide from my past and have found that being honest is the best policy. Am working on my list of companies to approach and have signed up for the High Road Training Program. Taking this month to close down my business, tie up a couple of loose ends as I get ready to pick a CDL school and hopefully get several pre hire letters before starting school.

Thanks for letting me onboard!

As a friend said, "if you don't ride the roller coaster, then you have not been to the fair".

Congrats on the journey you are taking! I too have a felony from 30 years ago and have been researching Schneider. Would like to get into the tanker division.