Profile For Tom D.

Sorry,, never saw this reply.....

I have 6 years until I retire, I will be 60... but about to lose my #2 Job full-time ambulance.... they may be giving me a severance package that could pay for CDL school NOW, and I would like to try and find something local maybe part time, like the car plant/ supplier here to be my new second job.

I fear getting a CDL and still working FIRE,( not able to go OTR) might just get me a useless CDL

I currently work 24 on/48 off FireDept... also work full-time Ambulance.

the Ambulance job contract is coming to an end, I may be offered a severance Package that could pay for CDL school, but I still work FIRE every 3rd day. Is it worth getting the CDL now? as I am not ready to retire for like 6 years, so If I get CDL , I cannot go OTR and work FIRE. don't really want to go OTR( but it is what it is- probably have to at some point), would be ok with a regional route

I would like to get CDL and find something local like the car plant/ suppliers here in town even if it's part time or yard moving.

but without the 6months or year of experience, will I just be getting a useless CDL?

Looking for next career after fire department retirement...( Not retiring this week...lol) See all over web... Driver shortage... Not a debate if it is real or why...seems to be plenty of driver job ads....

I have read many many comments or articles about.... Long dead heads, or having to wait 2 days or 15 to 20 hours to sit to off load, or get next load..... Basic question is... If driver shortage is a real thing..and seems to be.... What's with the waiting,sitting,? U would think if not enough drivers..there would be loads everywhere...just itching to be moved by the the first guy ready....

Am I missing something here?