Comments By Paul A.

Thank you

Thanks for the comments I really appreciate it . I've been reading different material on this site and what I understand is that Company's CDL schools are more challenging than I though but the right approach can help a lot. There are things I can't find an answer for so i'll ask here from time to time if anyone can comment on it.

CDL schools are not that different one from the other so choose the school of the Company you want to work for. But if you don't get accepted there you need a plan B, so this is why you need to apply to more than one Company at the same time?

How does home time works for OTR drivers? I see that companies have terminals in just a few locations so, do you get sent in the general area where you live and take the truck home for a day or two after a delivery?

Thanks for your time, Paul

what is owed on the contract is nothing compared to the costs he will face turning in his truck. most pay thousands after the inspection.

First of all I wish all the best to Nicole.J and her family, I hope your husband's company will understand.

To Rainy D, can you please explain or point me to another thread so I understand what you mean here? Thanks

Mediator here. Twice

Thanks Big Scott, that's what i'm doing now and i've also read the training schools' reviews.

Hi Derek, do you have training schools in the New England area?

Thank you G.Town, i'm going to do some research.

Hello everyone, my name is Paul, i'm 55yo and been unemployed for a while. I'm in the New England area. I come from a manufacturing background and the thought of going back in a shop until I retire doesn't appeal to me all that much at this stage of my life, i'm seriously thinking of giving trucking a try. The kids are now adults and the wife would be ok with me going for a career change although I admit it is a bit intimidating.(not the wife, the change ) I just read a member's experience with Jim Palmer training school (almost all of it), I was impressed by his good experience with it. I know there is a lot of info here but i'm sure you all understand how overwhelming it would be to pick a cdl school.

My goal would be to get a cdl and get hired by the same company, a year commitment is nothing from my point of view, I get a new start , training for free and a career that will eventually take me to retirement. Being able to be home every couple of weeks won't be so bad I think, i'm more worried about adjusting to hygiene, sleeping and eating habits. I would just like to do it right from the start, I understand that I won't get rich but pick the right school and not been taken advantage of is all I ask. I forgot, I learn how to drive (cars) and drove with manual transmission til a few years ago, it's not new to me, I understand a truck is a different beast but i'm not completely new to mt. (probably one of the last things to worry about right?) Ok, enough for now, thanks for reading and keep in mind English is not my native language so sorry for the goof ups here and there. Paul