Profile For Charls T.

To preface this let me state that the free resources were a huge help in obtaining my learners permit. I plan on doing OTR for at least one year just to have on my resume.

My reason for obtaining my CDL A are from my years of experience as a heavy equipment operator. In this economy you must be able to do it all in order to land the dream job, and name your price.

The more I research the industry, the more trucking appeals to me, which somewhat changes my motives ( it is about paying off my mortgage). A family friend has suggested I obtain reefer experience asap, though for equipment I would deal more with flatbed and oversized loads.

I am starting a truck driving school very soon and know recruiters will be there a lot. ( roadmasters, Tampa, Fla )

What I need to know is how to ask the right questions, and if flatbed/lowboy experience is that big of a deal where it is essential to get that experience. It seems easier to get with a company such as Werner, coevenant, or swift but the lowboy experience won't be there.

Should I focus on just truck driving for now? Or try for flatbed specifically?

Any advice is appreciated and trucking really looks ideal for my small family so this can go either way.