Comments By James Skattebo-Rhoades

Thank you for this. I'm looking at trucking as a career but being female i was slightly more worried. This is very helpful!

Morgan there is no need to be worried. There are plenty of women drivers out there. Some companies have more then others.

Western express i hear will hire if you have but never used your cdl. They have programs but require a 9 month commitment.

I checked into it and yes they do have them. Downside is, I am not in there hire zone. I am for now going to stay with Central seems how they are going to get me in for the road test. I just gotta remember the down shifting. I remember backing turn the wheel opposite of the way you want the trailer to go. Anyone have reminders/ helpful hints on remembering the down shift?

Thanks Guys and Gals

I am about to head out to the TA here in Boise, to go see if there are any Central Trucks fueling or what not. Going to talk to a few drivers first hand to see how the company is now that Swift owns them. I am going to start to count down the days until I am in Lewiston. Also, does anyone know what there road test is like?

Happy Trucking

James

Thanks for the help guys. As it sits now I will be going to Central/Swift in Lewiston Idaho. Only have to do orientation and road test and they will send me out with a mentor. Anyone here graduate swift? What is their road test like?

Go get em James! Heck, you can always walk away from trucking anytime. It's not like you're stuck there for years and years. So go for it! Get back out there rolling again and take it a day at a time.

Thanks Brett. I appreciate it. I am planning to leave just after New Year. Gives me time to get a lil bit of money saved up.

I just talked to a recruiter from Central, he told me that I would come in and take a basic road test. If I pass that then they will send me out with a trainer for the 28 days/2000 miles. I am going to be looking at after the first of the year for going out. So lets get me pepped up and ready, so I don't back down at the last minute again Brett.

Right now I am looking at Swift/Central as their terminals are only about a 4 hour drive for me. I put in a application tonight with Central so hopefully they contact me soon. I have had my license and letting it go to waste. Getting out there and driving was my reason for getting my CDL a couple years ago.

I know id have to do the one on one with a trainer, I just wasn't sure if I would have to start from the bottom again.

Hi All,

So after some time getting some personal matters corrected, I am finally ready to hit the road. Only problem is, I haven't been out on the road yet. I graduated from Sage in 2012 with my Class A CDL. I am wanting to finally get out on the road. I don't know if I would need to go through a full course again, since I still have my license? Do any companies offer a quick refresher course? If anyone has answers I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks

James Rhoades