Comments By Retired Jersey Cop

As I get closer to my decision to take the leap into truck driving as my second career, I have a question. I read this site as well as some others.

Do the rookie drivers have any say in the trainer that that they have to ride with during their training? Is there a screening process to match compatibility between rookie drivers and trainers?

I have never quit anything, but based on what I have been reading, a common theme seems to be the cleanliness, or lack of cleanliness regarding the trainer. I know I could never ride with someone who is not clean, has poor hygiene habits and/or is a slob.

Yo, Teach. Hope all is well. VERY curious as to your training experience. Both positive and negative.

A little bit about me. I am a 44 year old, very recently retired NJ Police Detective Sergeant who is seriously considering truck driving as my second career. I have a little bit of an advantage going forward, as I obtained and maintained my NJ Class A CDL about 10 to 12 years ago. (Obtained it as kind of a back-up in case I ever lost my job) No real experience to speak of (I drove for a very shady company for about 3 months, part time).

Anyway, I have been following your experience very closely and look forward to your updates.

Stay Safe...

Thank you all for replying. Yes, I did keep my medical cert. on file with NJ DMV, so I should be good to go. Stay safe out there, all. Thank you again

Thanks Dave. Good luck to you. Stay Safe!

Hello all. I am considering truck driving as a second career. Looking for pros and cons of the job. I already have a Class A CDL. I have has the CDL for about 10 years. Obtained as something to fall back onto, incase i needed extra work. Now that I am retired from my first career (Police Officer) I am very seriously considering truck driving as my second career. Thank you to all responders in advance. Stay safe!!