Passed My CDL Driving Test Today

Now I'm stuck with the choice of going with TMC or a local job driving for a USPS contractor driving nights but home everyday the pay is just under 25$ an hour for the local job but the training is very minimum maybe If I'm lucky a week of training. But as you all know TMC has great equipment very good pay for new drivers and good hometime options for me. And personally since I'm new to this I would enjoy some extra training. But would I be a fool to pass up this local job? They are very picky on who they hire and I got in cause I'm a prior marine and so is the manage that does the hiring. Help a newbie out guys thanks in advanced

One consideration is if you only drive LOCAL (within one state) it's not considered OTR (over-the-road) by companies who want to see experience in INTER-state commerce ... not fatal but definitely a hurtle for later on if you want to change jobs ...

Jopa

You're talking a radical difference in job duties and lifestyle. That's what I feel you should focus on. The money will work out fine either way. You have to decide if you want to live the travelling lifestyle and handle the job duties of a flatbedder or run overnight shifts locally and just drive. You're going to be happiest with the job that suits your personality and life circumstances the best.

You're talking a radical difference in job duties and lifestyle. That's what I feel you should focus on. The money will work out fine either way. You have to decide if you want to live the travelling lifestyle and handle the job duties of a flatbedder or run overnight shifts locally and just drive. You're going to be happiest with the job that suits your personality and life circumstances the best.

Yeah that's also what I'm thinking Brett and to me training means a lot cause I just got my CDL and I'm not sure if I'm comfortable hitting the road by myself next week with only a little more training. One other thing is the pay at TMC will be a little different because they offer ojt for veterans and you get 1300 a month for your first 12 months of employment using some of my GI benefits so that's a plus. But I also would enjoy to be on the road for at least a couple years getting some solid experience and doing flatbed has peaked my interest in many ways. Some thanks to Old school making it look and sound appealing and challenging. Guess I already know my answer by reading this haha,

Hey Cody Congrats on passing and good luck making your decision!

Congratulations, Isn't it a great sense of accomplishment ( not to mention the relief ) . I would raise a glass if I were a drinking man. So a tip of my cap will have to do. Live long and prosper.

Congratulations, Isn't it a great sense of accomplishment ( not to mention the relief ) . I would raise a glass if I were a drinking man. So a tip of my cap will have to do. Live long and prosper.

Thank you guys

Now I'm stuck with the choice of going with TMC or a local job driving for a USPS contractor driving nights but home everyday the pay is just under 25$ an hour for the local job but the training is very minimum maybe If I'm lucky a week of training. But as you all know TMC has great equipment very good pay for new drivers and good hometime options for me. And personally since I'm new to this I would enjoy some extra training. But would I be a fool to pass up this local job? They are very picky on who they hire and I got in cause I'm a prior marine and so is the manage that does the hiring. Help a newbie out guys thanks in advanced

I envy you Cody! If you do not mind the lifestyle and can handle flatbeds go with TMC or Melton. TMC gives you the option to be paid percentage rather than by the mile and they pay very well and are a tight outfit. It is a dedication to a lifestyle rather than just a day job, but getting stuck with TMC is a plus not a negative.