Holy cow there is a lot of info out there...

You want to be an owner operator without going into debt the rest of your life on a big truck.
You can even do it without a CDL,Hot Shot is the way to go,you just need a one ton dully fifth wheel pickup truck.
If you get a long box there are sleepers made for it.

 
Sounds like you already know everything. Good luck with that. There's a ton of drivers been driving all their lives looking for that exact same run.
A lot of experienced drivers have to be prepared for anything and everything no matter who they drive for.
Welcome Road Dust. It's been awhile, it's springtime, and your back.
 
When I worked the dock & drove P&D for Yellow,their trailer loads looked like the freight was blown in with big fans.
In other words it was a mess,very frustrating to deal with,I know they must of had a lot of damage claims.
I just found an ABF video,with the dock & what a difference in loading practices.
Well unless this was just for this video.

 
Happy to see another trucker out on the road! We think you are going to enjoy this profession because of all the great people you meet along the way. It seems like you have done a lot of research, which is always smart. If you need any help, please feel free to reach out to us! – The Speedco Team
 
After having a some serious reflection time, I'm leaving the last 15 years of a sales career behind the start a career in driving. I realized that the part of my day I enjoyed the most was when I was behind the wheel, so why not do aomething that will pay me to do just that.

Been researching like mad the last few weeks (about 14-16 hrs a day) about the industry, companies, cdl training, truck brands, equipment and the like. I go meet with the school I've selected next Monday to get that process rolling.

I've also narrowed down my company list to call recruiters and I wanted to see what opinions from current and former drivers of these companies. I would like to haul dry van, be out 6 to 7 seven days with a couple home and drive as many states as possible with the exception of the east coast.

H O Wolding
Abilene
J & R Schugel
Werner
Knight
Britton

Thanks everyone.
Alrighty Ben, Give 'em Helle!

J&R Shugel is Reefer yet Werner & Knight have Reefers. Never heard of Britton, nor going to Abilene and saying H.O.W.
MANY have started at those 3 and ANY COMPANY has drivers with longevity. Those are the Drivers, when found, with whom to converse.
I attended a Truck Driver Training "School" in late '98.

Well Ben, I Hope Safe and Pleasant Journeys To Thee and Thy Loved Ones.
CHEERS!!
 
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