Comments By Andrea

Thanks PacMan I appreciate the Encouraging words!

Welcome Andrea.

I can assure you,as a new member, that there are some knowledgeable drivers on this site who will only stir you in the right direction. Any question that you have has already been asked, so pleased don't feel like your question may be dumb and let that feeling deter you from asking. There are too many people that wants you to succeed here.

Trucking is a great career to get into for all of the reason that you are looking for. It is a lot of work at times both physically and mentally. I implore you to make sure everyone is on board at home before you make your decision. The more knowledge that everyone has about the good and bad side of trucking the better. I don't mean to seem negative, but there has been so many times that potential drivers quit all because sacrifice that comes with trucking wasn't taken into account.

I pray that you enjoy your experience at CFI and that you receive everything you are looking for and more.

Hi! I was told in another forum that there is a Female trainer from CFI on here. If there are any ladies that drive or train for CFI, would love to chat. I am considering going to their school in MO. Don't know whether to go at the first of the year or wait until its a little warmer to start. Also just would like to network and find out the ins and outs of school and training then solo with hubby and dog if anyone wants to chime in. Hope everybody is having a wonderful and safe day!

Bruce, your funny!! Thanks for all of your replies! I meant to put this post in general discussion and not "Diaries" but oh well. So nice to hear from you Rainy D. Do they have massages and spa stuff in the terminals????? And jacuzzi suites? or do you just go off site and get a Hotel suite and go to the spa? Rob T.: CFI told me I would do well on a run they cal SEC: Super Regional East Coast Earn 2 days off for every 14 days out Driver will remain in the hiring area per the map States: DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, MD, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WY This would work out great because our kids are in VA so we could probably see them more often than we do now! Stephanie-Thanks for your encouragement!! I wish you the best!

Hello. My name is Andrea and I have been considering a career as a truck driver for a few months now. I have been a Nail Technician for 23 years and I need a REAL JOB, meaning a career with benefits that will enable me to have a secure life with healthcare and a little extra $ to have fun with my kids and husband and dog every now and then. Nails is seasonal, I live at the beach in FLorida by Anna maria Island, and its really unheard of to get any benefits in the beauty Industry. Ideally I would like to drive solo and bring my husband and dog with me. I have been offered to come aboard with CFI and Pam. I'm going to go with CFI if I can ever stop being so scared! Scared of leaving the florida sunshine and the beach to go to training in MO. I will freeze to death I think! I have had a troubled and traumatic past and I just think that making this leap will give me purpose and independence and a sense of achievement. Most of all i'm just SCARED about so many things: training in the cold, driving in the cold, being cold,getting out to pee in the cold. Oh yea! What do you do if you have to pee in the middle of the night and you are with your trainer? I'm also a very girlie girl and I have all the comforts of my little pink palace here at home, just the way I want them. It's scares me to death to leave all of that and miss the comforts of home. On the other hand though, I'm strong and tough and really don't see any other opportunities that offer what a career in trucking offer for my future, and be able to take my hubby and dog to boot!! I am looking forward to being a part of the Trucking Truth Family and I would appreciate any and all comments!