Second Guessing Myself

"Ever look into Schneider van? They have a much easier orientation and training program that proves very effective." by Daniel F.

To Daniel F.; Weren't you just bashing Schneider a coupe of days ago how after 7 mos. you left them and wouldn't even try out another division of theirs as in your words that is insanity?

"Ever look into Schneider van? They have a much easier orientation and training program that proves very effective." by Daniel F.

To Daniel F.; Weren't you just bashing Schneider a coupe of days ago how after 7 mos. you left them and wouldn't even try out another division of theirs as in your words that is insanity?

Took the words right out of my mouth.

Buddy, I wish you the best, but I also know that you have other options available to you if you wanted to go that direction. Not trying to talk you down, just not sure why you chose a truckload company based on previous correspondence with you. I was surprised when you said you were gonna go to Maverick. Even if you have to stay out at hotels a few days a week, and commuting to a terminal , you'd still probably get home more often and most definitely get paid more if you went LTL as opposed to truckload.

I almost went truckload with Crete. I had an orientation date set up while I was still waiting to hear back from Old Dominion. I'm soooo glad I listened to my wife and a couple other drivers and chose LTL. I canceled orientation with Crete and never looked back.

If you wanna go flatbed and work for Maverick, I wish you the best. But you don't HAVE to go away for weeks at a time for orientation, or work for truckload and get paid less and be away more. It's your choice. You have options. Some folks in other parts of the country don't have your options and HAVE to stay out for more while earning less. You don't have to do that.

Again, if you want to do all that, then it's a moot point.

This might be an unorthodox way to look at it, but the less you think about them the easier it will be on you. Your role right now is as the provider, so you need to focus on that and not be distracted. Some may look at this as cold hearted, but remember, you will be in charge of an 80,000 pound vehicle, that if you are not careful with for whatever reason, you could end up hurting someone else's family. I am not saying don't call them, but make sure your attention is where it needs to be, and that is too get home safely! If your wife is supportive, then trust her to handle the home situation while you are gone. It will get better, but you need to stay strong thru all of it.

I agree with this entirely and again sometimes easier said then done. Wife is supportive..... Sometimes too much. I think she would pack my bags now. Lol. That's a joke.

Ever look into Schneider van? They have a much easier orientation and training program that proves very effective.

Looked at them and met with them. No interest in them.

I can relate to your feelings very much so sir. I will say this it does not get any easier everytime you get ready to go back to the truck you will have the same strings pulling athe your heart that you had before but I always tried to put myself in this frame of mind when I left. I would remind myself that while I do miss them they need clothes they need food they need diapers and so much more and I have an opportunity to give them all of that. Plus once you get on the road and start to see how fun this job is it kind of distracts you just enough for it to be liveable while you are gone. Now I was lucky enough to find a local job still hauling steel which is where my interest has been since I started but I do not regret my time over the road because I feel if I had started at this local job from the beginning i would have failed by now because it's a lot more a city driving and alot faster paced so I am great full for the time I had in the beginning to a learn the ropes of operating a commercial motor vehicle and all that goes with it. Just have a little faith and don't doubt that your decision as I amentioned sure your family is just as thankful for the opportunity as you are. Good luck and I hope my ramblings help.

Although I agree to a point I also believe it will eventually get easier. Kids are getting older and eventually they start college or careers. I'm sure in about a year or two daughter will be at age where friends are most important. Son is currently there

Buddy, I wish you the best, but I also know that you have other options available to you if you wanted to go that direction. Not trying to talk you down, just not sure why you chose a truckload company based on previous correspondence with you. I was surprised when you said you were gonna go to Maverick. Even if you have to stay out at hotels a few days a week, and commuting to a terminal , you'd still probably get home more often and most definitely get paid more if you went LTL as opposed to truckload.

I almost went truckload with Crete. I had an orientation date set up while I was still waiting to hear back from Old Dominion. I'm soooo glad I listened to my wife and a couple other drivers and chose LTL. I canceled orientation with Crete and never looked back.

If you wanna go flatbed and work for Maverick, I wish you the best. But you don't HAVE to go away for weeks at a time for orientation, or work for truckload and get paid less and be away more. It's your choice. You have options. Some folks in other parts of the country don't have your options and HAVE to stay out for more while earning less. You don't have to do that.

Again, if you want to do all that, then it's a moot point.

I assure you I applied at as many LTL I could think of here to Carlisle. Nothing. Either nobody ever returns calls or not hiring or not paying enough to make it worthwhile.

I will be home every weekend but it's the process of getting to that point and getting through orientation and training. The pay with them is some of the best that I could find, especially for someone like me with no experience. Many drivers would love to make what I will be starting at.

Now yes I know it can't be all about the money but the money is a HUGE factor. I'm thankful I was able to get on wth them in a dedicated run and home weekends. Lucky break there.

It's just, I hope it's just, the process of getting through the beginning. Nerves I'm guessing.

"Ever look into Schneider van? They have a much easier orientation and training program that proves very effective." by Daniel F.

To Daniel F.; Weren't you just bashing Schneider a coupe of days ago how after 7 mos. you left them and wouldn't even try out another division of theirs as in your words that is insanity?

Took the words right out of my mouth.

And mine.

"Ever look into Schneider van? They have a much easier orientation and training program that proves very effective." by Daniel F.

To Daniel F.; Weren't you just bashing Schneider a coupe of days ago how after 7 mos. you left them and wouldn't even try out another division of theirs as in your words that is insanity?

Took the words right out of my mouth.

And mine.

I tried to say some words but the jumbly gook came out and i'm pretty sure i had an aneurysm.

Buddy, I wish you the best, but I also know that you have other options available to you if you wanted to go that direction. Not trying to talk you down, just not sure why you chose a truckload company based on previous correspondence with you. I was surprised when you said you were gonna go to Maverick. Even if you have to stay out at hotels a few days a week, and commuting to a terminal , you'd still probably get home more often and most definitely get paid more if you went LTL as opposed to truckload.

I almost went truckload with Crete. I had an orientation date set up while I was still waiting to hear back from Old Dominion. I'm soooo glad I listened to my wife and a couple other drivers and chose LTL. I canceled orientation with Crete and never looked back.

If you wanna go flatbed and work for Maverick, I wish you the best. But you don't HAVE to go away for weeks at a time for orientation, or work for truckload and get paid less and be away more. It's your choice. You have options. Some folks in other parts of the country don't have your options and HAVE to stay out for more while earning less. You don't have to do that.

Again, if you want to do all that, then it's a moot point.

I assure you I applied at as many LTL I could think of here to Carlisle. Nothing. Either nobody ever returns calls or not hiring or not paying enough to make it worthwhile.

I will be home every weekend but it's the process of getting to that point and getting through orientation and training. The pay with them is some of the best that I could find, especially for someone like me with no experience. Many drivers would love to make what I will be starting at.

Now yes I know it can't be all about the money but the money is a HUGE factor. I'm thankful I was able to get on wth them in a dedicated run and home weekends. Lucky break there.

It's just, I hope it's just, the process of getting through the beginning. Nerves I'm guessing.

LTL companies are hiring. I know of students that have landed LTL jobs within the past few months, with multiple companies. I don't know about how fast they got calls returned, I just know they got hired. Maybe they were hungry. Some of them are new to the country, barely spoke English ... but they got hired and landed a damn good job. I know when you started looking - it could've been you.

Isn't it all about the money if you have a family to support? Why else are you doing it? Many drivers would love to make LTL wages. $30-40k or $65+ your first year? I'd take the latter.

Some beginnings are easier than others.

Look, if you wanna run truckload and haul flatbed, good for you. But I know from my own experience that I couldn't imagine being away from my family when I didn't have to be away. You wouldn't know that unless you've already been on the road. Even for just a few days at a time. Life's too short. If you wanna run a truckload OTR adventure, go for it. If you wanna be close to home and make good money, you have the means to do so. Many drivers around the country would love your opportunities. Sorry if I'm coming across harsh, but your original post struck a chord with me, for better or worse.