Becoming A Trucker

Do any of you know anything about the trucking/shipping industry? Or know someone with knowledge?

I am in the process of getting my CDL, and would love any advice/contacts.

I know this sounds crazy, but I'm actually excited about it!

I don't know that this thread will prove useful, but figured I'd provide you with the link anyway.

http://bluegrasspreps.com/bgp-break-room/anyone-with-a-338013.html

How are you getting your CDL? Easiest way is apply for a job at a trucking company most places will pay for it instead of you paying for it at a trucking school.

How are you getting your CDL? Easiest way is apply for a job at a trucking company most places will pay for it instead of you paying for it at a trucking school.

And plus they will have the truck for you to take the road test in and a licensed person to ride to the testing site with you.

Do any of you know anything about the trucking/shipping industry? Or know someone with knowledge?

 

I am in the process of getting my CDL, and would love any advice/contacts.

 

I know this sounds crazy, but I'm actually excited about it!

Best Resource Available!

Best Resource Available!

This one is pretty good too!

Six days on the road and @Bluto is gonna make it home tonight!

This one is pretty good too!

 

 

Six days on the road and @Bluto is gonna make it home tonight!

I have an entire Spotify play list of trucker songs! I'll hook Bluto up with a custom list when he gets on the road!

Always liked this one.

I don't know that this thread will prove useful, but figured I'd provide you with the link anyway.

 

http://bluegrasspreps.com/bgp-break-room/anyone-with-a-338013.html

Was a BIG time hassle for me, thats for sure. Started last September with the written tests, finally got it in May of this year.

Many moons ago I drove a truck for Whiteford Trucking Company out of South Bend, IN. They were bought out by Gainey Trucking of Grand Rapids, MI I think. I went to a trucking school in Ohio for about two weeks. I don't know how they do it now but back then going to trucking school was the best way. They got you a job when you graduated. I had several offers. This was right before they started issuing the CDL licenses.

I drove an 8 speed 85 International Harvester cabover. Also a 12 speed 87 Freightliner.

Even though I loved it. It can be a lonely job at times. You have to deal with all types of people good and bad. I would suggest finding a reputable company who either have their own driver course or may send you to a good school.

This will be Bluto during the "Learning Curve"

If you're going through Georgia, don't get no front door called the White Knight!!!

Also be very wary of the C.B. Savage!

Good luck with that Bluto! I always thought it would be an interesting profession. If you ever get out around Shakeytown, watch out for them lot lizards in a pickle park. We gone.