Comments By Oingo

Hi G-Town, I am a former Information Technology guy like you (23 years), but not retired from anything. Leaning heavy on selecting SWIFT, because of your experience with them and they are the only carrier I know of that is close to Richmond/Newport News. I want to make a decision by end of next week at the latest. Also, my recruiter at SWIFT said even though I did not contribute to the G.I. Bill when I was active duty (already had my Bachelor's of Science degree), I would still not be liable except for $300 because of some kind of Veterans thing. I am still trying to get clarification, as I cannot afford to pay a few thousand up front for any type of CDL school. Regardless, my preference is (1) SWIFT, (2) TMC, (3) Roehl. Wish I had gone into trucking when I was 21 and made my father join me as a team. He loved driving anything on long trips too!

Welcome Vin! I am with Swift, attended Richmond Avademy, road trained and currently still drive for them on a Walmart Dedicated account. I was 53 when I started, 58 now. If you are healthy, clean driving record your age is not a detriment.

Take a good look at the Trucking Truth starter kit...

• Truck Driver's Career Guide
• Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
• High Road Training Program

It will enable a strong entry into this career path.

Good luck!

Hi everyone, I just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. I have been enjoying the content on this website for the past several weeks in my pursuit of a new career and am seriously considering SWIFT Richmond VA as my starting point and have been speaking to a recruiter there. Older guy at 55 and a Veteran. Thank you in advance.