Comments By Roanpony

I hope automated trucks never replace truck drivers and automatic transmissions never replace manual ones.

Thanks for the input, folks. Got a call from the Prime recruiter today and an e-mail from TMC saying they're processing my application. I appreciate the feedback.

I drove for a living for the first few years I was out of the Marine Corps. Did some regional driving pulling a reefer, then a couple years with a dump trailer (locally) and some occasional lowboy work. Eventually I got out of driving, did some construction work, and eventually, got a job with some retirement benefits, but no real satisfaction in terms of feeling like I accomplish much. I'm 51 now, and would like to retire and work for a living again. I've been thinking about getting into trucking again, since my kids are grown and on their own and it's just my wife and I now. Unfortunately, like an idiot, I let my CDL expire when I got out of trucking and I'm planning on trying to take advantage of the opportunities offered by one of the larger companies to help me get my CDL again and work for them in return. I've already started studying for the written test and believe I could pass it now. I'm pretty much set on flatbed work, since I do kind of like some physical work, and a little bit of challenge. I've done some internet searching about TMC, Prime, and Roelhl. I haven't found a ton about Prime's or Roehl's flatbed divisions and TMC looks great. I'm just a little hesitant about them for the "boot camp" stories I've read. Don't get me wrong... I like hard work, cleanliness, things done right, and trying my best. I'm willing to learn and, no matter who I work for, would try to do hings the way the company wants them done. On the other hand, at 51 years old, being treated like an eighteen year old just out of high school would be a problem for me. I try to treat people with respect and expect the same in return. I'm interested in good training, but not a chicken crap boot camp experience. I'd like to hear from those of you who have actually worked for these companies to try to find out which one would be the best for me.