Profile For Kevin S.

Hello all,

I have been in IT for about 30 years now and have been thinking about a career change as my job is coming to an end in another week. A very possible change is becoming a Truck Driver. I love driving long distances and seeing new places. I know it's not all about that but from some of the drivers I met, it sounds like something I would still love to do. I would of course need to get my CDL license but would try and find a sponsor so I could go to school for free. Being former military, there may be programs I might qualify for.

I am posting for a few reasons.

The first just to get more knowledge about truck drivers. What are the main pros and cons? challenges? (I know traffic would have to be one challenge).

The second is any advice for someone in their 50's that wants to get a CDL and start a new, great career as a Truck Driver.

The third is my wife would like me first to travel with a truck driver for a week to see how I like it first. As my wife is the smartest, wisest person I know, I would be a fool not to listen. How would I go about finding someone who drives trucks to just let me ride with them for a week? I would be glad to help out if allowed as well. I'm about an hour and a half outside of Nashville, TN.

It is great to be a part of this board in hopes I can learn more about truck driving and the life of a truck driver.

Sincerely,

Kevin