Comments By P G.

Thanks PJ and Dan! It is definitely my plan to go in prepared with a good attitude. I’m a little older and this will be my 3rd career. The first 2 were successful Carreras. So I will use what’s worked in my past. That is hard work, good attitude, listen and follow direction. I have a good work history, clean dmv report and drug free. So it’s really on me if I fail. From reading here I know planning is important. So I’m just wanting a plan B in place. So my plan A is to get on with a company that has sponsored training and run hard for a year with them and learn. My plan B is if I get washed out, then go with private school, because I can afford it, to get my CDL. I live in Sacramento and it appears there is a lot of opportunities here for new and experienced drivers .

I’m pleased to join such a great forum and website. I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the trucking industry. And I’m excited what I’ve learned on my goal to become a professional driver. Thanks to Brett, all the moderators and frequent contributors.

My first question is regarding company provided training. I’ve read enough on here to know the percentage of people who don’t make it thru training, for a variety of reasons, is high. If you wash out from your first choice company for not being able to back or some other correctable reason, are you automatically forced to go with 2nd chance companies?