Profile For Steve P.

July 6th I will be heading to Marshfield WI to begin training with Roehl. I'm very excited. Any advice for final preparations before heading off are welcome. Let me know if any of you are going to be there around the same time.

Usually A cpap machine is an employee non starter.

There would be far fewer drivers if that held them back

Just wanted to see what you all are doing for a battery backup for your CPAP. I'm looking for an affordable, reliable option.

I filled out my application, and spoke to the recruiter from Roehl today. I'll be getting my health screen and permit shortly and likely starting training in June. Hopefully in a few months I'll be settling into running flatbed in the Midwest. I'm a little nervous but very excited about a new career. Thanks to everyone here, wish me luck!

Old School, Thanks for the detailed and candid response.

Steve, welcome to the forum! I'm always surprised at how everyone wants to be home as much as possible and yet still wants to make a great paycheck.

To clarify I'm not looking to get rich, as I said, my wife makes enough to pay the bills. As long as I'm not getting ripped off I'll be happy.

You didn't really say why you were getting into trucking

The big reason I want to get into trucking is because I want to do something I would enjoy. I love driving... I love driving anything that moves, and I enjoy going on long drives. Trucking seems like a good challenge. As far as home time, I mostly want to avoid the 6 weeks out 4 day home scenario. Options like getting home on weekends, 7/7, 7/3-7/4, and 14/7 etc sound good to me and I have the support of my family for those.

Thanks for the input Josh. I'll have to contact the companies to see what would be open to me right out of training. I'm considering the college/Tech School route but money is a little tight at the moment. I haven't thought much about flatbed yet but I'll look into it.

I am seriously considering a career in trucking and am looking for some input on companies to work for. Factors in my decision: I live in MN I have a wife and kids (I would like to be home as frequently and as long as possible) Training (I still need to get my CDL) Driver Happiness Pay is not a major consideration (I want to be paid well, but my wife makes enough to pay the bills) I am currently looking at Roehl and Schneider so any input on those or other companies I might want to consider is appreciated.