Profile For Smith D.

Hello All, I am currently looking into company sponsored training and trying to narrow my choices between companies. Here is what I am trying to navigate while I narrow my choices and try to apply for a few of these paid training opportunities:

My wife and I currently live in KY where I have my driver's license. However, we plan to move to Washington State (preferably Northeast) in early spring 2018. We have been living there off and on for a couple of years and have finally decided that is where we want to be. We also love the west coast of WA but there are way too many people for our taste, but we understand that we may have to do that for a period until I can get my trucking career established. My wife is a web designer and can work from anywhere so we're just waiting on me to figure out my game plan.

My questions and concerns: *A lot of schools are offering 120 hrs of training. I can transfer my CDL from KY to WA, but WA state requires 160 hrs. If I decided to get my CDL while basing out of KY, what are some ways that I can meet the criteria for WA state? (I need to make sure there are no gaps in work/pay upon moving to WA from KY). *Should I attempt to get my CDL while based out of WA state? *What schools/companies hire based out of WA state?

Thank you for your time and help! Smith

Danielsahn, I completely agree. I have absolutely no problem with it. I just know that it cannot be a part of this industry in the slightest and I am very serious about this industry. Brett, thank you for the links. That has been a big help and I will continue to do some research and take my time.

Thanks for taking the time to respond to my post. Take care, guys!!

I quit smoking marijuana back in Sept 2017 because I am interested in Trucking and I understand that those two things don't mix. I am on the straight and narrow and intend to stay that way. I don't even drink. Never have had a problem with drugs or alcohol. Just enjoyed some marijuana while on an extended stay in a legal state. I am currently looking into CDL sponsored training and have been researching some companies. I am very interested in Roehl but they do a hair follicle drug screen. Can anyone tell me how far back they test? Also, any comments about Roehl in general? Thanks for your time.