Western Express

Simon, one solid year at a trucking job would do wonders for your trucking career. Here you are at the only place that was willing to work with you, and you are coming up with excuses and reasons why you don't want to commit.

You got yourself into this corner. Now, what will you do to move forward? Are you going to throw away this opportunity so that you might get a chance with whoever it is that you think might hire you in 2 to 6 months? Was that your plan when you went to Western Express? Did you think you would just work there a few months and then move on?

You need that one year commitment. That contract can only give you some motivation that you need. Sign it. Work hard. Work safely. Everyday out there be asking yourself,"Do I Have What It Takes To Do This?"

I can understand your apprehension. i wouldnt want to do flatbed but probably would if i absolutely had to. i dont think i could ever leave trucking now.

so my questions are:

Didnt they tell you before orientation about going flatbed?

How do you know you can't do it if you didnt take the class yet? there is a difference between cannot and won't. most things i can do, but choose not to do them. if you can do FB then this is your best choice right now. if you physically cannot due to shoulders or other joint pain i could understand.

How much will you owe if you dont complete the contract?

If you leave, what are your plans for the next few months until someone will hire you?

is there any chance of changing divisions down the line. ie moving your CDL to another state and going dry van with them?

Simon, one year will fly by. My one year agreement with CFI will be up in May. It feels like I just started yeterday. Time flys out here. You can go through several states in a single day. Get in on flat bed with Western Express, prove yourself, learn the company, then if you're not happy with flatbed, find out how to switch to dry van. Start with them now with a positive attitude and we will hear great things from you. Good luck.