Finally Done

I just finished the High Road Training Program and I feel good about myself. I haven't had this much brain activity since I don't remember when. I finished with a 96%, but with 12 halts. I didn't want to reset my score and start over because honestly if you get halted there is a reason and I welcomed the review questions as I believed it reinforced my correct answers.

Now I'm not sure what to do? I cant seem to choose on private or company training. Mostly because of other situations but I digress. I do know that I will get my cdl a permit so when I finally make up my mind I will already have a jump regardless.

Also just wanted to thank Brett and the rest of the moderators for a great website, great training program and support that so many receive from all of you!

Thank you, Kevin

Nice job man! Congrats! That's an awesome score and 12 halts is actually a very low number.

In case you were wondering, you answered 1949 out of 2021 questions correctly. Can you believe that??? 2021 questions! That's a lot!!!

As I'm sure you can attest, if you make it all the way through that program you've really put in some serious work! A great accomplishment indeed.

As far as private vs company-sponsored training , if you have the money for a private school that's generally the best way to go. Company-sponsored programs are more like a tryout, where at private schools you're a paying customer.

Have you read through the section of our Truck Driver's Career Guide that covers How To Choose A Truck Driving School? It covers the differences in great detail.

But usually it comes down to money. If you have the money up front you're probably better off in a private school.

Thank you Brett, I appreciate it yes, I have looked thru it. I am a terrible decision maker most times when it comes to life decisions.

Thank you Brett, I appreciate it yes, I have looked thru it. I am a terrible decision maker most times when it comes to life decisions.

I understand picking a private school or company school is a big decision but I would in no way classify it as life changing. Not even a little bit.

Honestly where you choose to go is going to be based on your personality type and money. Either way you will do fine.

Now if we are talking about a vehicle pulling in front of you and slamming on the brakes and its either you stay straight and hope you can slow enough to minimize the damage or you take the ditch and possibly flip the truck and risk killing yourself all to save an idiot ....well I know what I would do but could you?

Now that's a life changing décision.

True guyjax true! Let me say this will be a life changing experience and I want my experience to be the right one!

Kevin, whether you go private school, OR trucking training...its still not a LIFE changing decision....It WILL be a YEAR changing decision. Cuz whoever you choose, you better stay there a year, so that when that year is up, and you apply for other jobs, they will know that you have then gonads to stick it out...But its not a life changer...so go out there and find one you think you can stand for a year...heck..thats not as long as it took for me to pay off my Harley ( I took 16 months)..Not THAT was a life changing decision !!!! Now get out there and get that adventure started !!! Your burnin' daylight !!!!!

Hey, more than anything just have confidence in yourself that whatever challenge you're facing each moment you'll handle it and keep moving forward.

Many of us set long-term goals, but none of us ever knows what will lie along the path. People who are successful in life are the ones who are the most determined to achieve their goals. You won't always make smart decisions - none of us do. You won't always have a smooth path - nothing worth doing is ever easy.

But deep down inside you have to believe in yourself and know that you're going to keep marching forward no matter what obstacles lie in your path. Never quit. Stay the course. With total conviction you will get where you want to be in the end, and that's all that matters. It doesn't matter how long it takes and it doesn't matter how many twists and turns you take along the way. Just get there. That's all that matters.

So whatever type of schooling you choose, know that your choice will mean very little when it comes to your ultimate success in the trucking industry. Either path will get you there. It's simply a matter of taking it one day at a time, facing each challenge as it comes, and refusing to settle for anything short of your goals.

Thanks Brett, I appreciate the kind words! Have you ever thought of becoming a motivational speaker?

Have you ever thought of becoming a motivational speaker?

Indeed I have. People have asked me that before. I'm that kind of guy - always have been. I'm thinking about writing a book about what it takes to be successful in the trucking industry. My first trucking book was to teach people what life in the trucking industry is really like so they can decide if trucking is the right career for them. But I want to help people understand the industry on a deeper level and have a game plan for getting their career off to a great start.

There's so much negativity drowning the trucking industry that people are under the impression they're at the mercy of the schools and companies. And that's not the case at all. Trucking is a performance-oriented career. Those who perform well, do well. Those who aren't willing to do what it takes don't last long. They wind up sitting around blasting the industry in forums like TheTruckersReport and websites like RipoffReport and they're ruining things for people trying to come into the industry behind them.

More than anything I want people to understand that they control their own destiny. Their happiness and success will depend on their work ethic, their attitude, and their ability to get along well with people. But that message is a tough sell, especially nowadays in our "society of entitlement" where people seem to expect things to be handed to them without earning it. And that's not how trucking works at all. You have to prove yourself out there. You have to earn the miles and the trust these companies put into their best drivers.

That's why I'm telling you not to worry too much about what type of schooling you choose. That's not going to determine your fate. Your attitude, work ethic, and ability to get along well with people - that's what will matter in the end.

Have you ever thought of becoming a motivational speaker?

Indeed I have. People have asked me that before. I'm that kind of guy - always have been. I'm thinking about writing a book about what it takes to be successful in the trucking industry. My first trucking book was to teach people what life in the trucking industry is really like so they can decide if trucking is the right career for them. But I want to help people understand the industry on a deeper level and have a game plan for getting their career off to a great start.

There's so much negativity drowning the trucking industry that people are under the impression they're at the mercy of the schools and companies. And that's not the case at all. Trucking is a performance-oriented career. Those who perform well, do well. Those who aren't willing to do what it takes don't last long. They wind up sitting around blasting the industry in forums like TheTruckersReport and websites like RipoffReport and they're ruining things for people trying to come into the industry behind them.

More than anything I want people to understand that they control their own destiny. Their happiness and success will depend on their work ethic, their attitude, and their ability to get along well with people. But that message is a tough sell, especially nowadays in our "society of entitlement" where people seem to expect things to be handed to them without earning it. And that's not how trucking works at all. You have to prove yourself out there. You have to earn the miles and the trust these companies put into their best drivers.

That's why I'm telling you not to worry too much about what type of schooling you choose. That's not going to determine your fate. Your attitude, work ethic, and ability to get along well with people - that's what will matter in the end.

Thanks for your words of wisdom Brett! Those are some excellent points that some of us really need to focus on right now. It is so easy to get derailed when an obstacle presents itself. Your time and advice is much appreciated.