Profile For Troy G.

Thanks for the advise guys. From that I compiled a list of pros and cons. From what I can tell food grade tanker, car hauling or flatbed fits me best. But it's hard to find tanker job for new drivers. Prime is the best pay and takes new grads, but I've read a lot about them really pushing a lease on you and people not getting enough miles to pay for it. I think they're a good company and it all depends on what I make of it. I would like to hear from some Prime driver, tanker or other. Looking long term my wife is going to join me on the road in a few years and we're going to either lease or buy a big sleeper berth truck. A big tractor creates its own set of challenges, like backing or tight turns, but I love challenges. So tanker or auto transport and flatbed seem like the best choices. This website is by far the best way to research info! I will appreciate any advice on my future greatfully.

Thanks a bunch

I just graduated APDA driving school in Mo. It was a great experience. I got a lot of wheel time and knowledge. Passed my Dot test 1st time! Now I've been bombarded with recruiters. How do you choose? I know I'll be a great employee but I wanna good employer. Should I choose a company that has a depot that's close to my home or that will let me take the truck home? Is that even important? I want good pay, benefits, and home time but everyone says that and all companies promise you that. I also don't know what freight to haul...I will never be able to get a hazmat because of a mistake I made 27yrs ago when I was 17. I hope someone can shed some light for me. Thanks brothers and sisters, Troy

Thanks Brett for the reality slap. I didn't mean to sound like a tourist. Wow 3% is tough. What's the margin for o/o's? By lifestyle I meant that we were going to sell everything and buy the truck and run the business and truck full time and save all we can til retirement. I plan on taking my wife with asap over the next few years also to help adjust to the feel of it all. But good home time is important. My wife and I are very close and get along like peas in a pod. We wanted the customer sleeper because it would be our home for years. So it sounds really tough out there for truckers. Who are those guys out there driving those super sleepers and what are they hauling? Thanks for the great advise.

My wife and I are thinking about buying a truck and becoming owner operators. We're hoping to enjoy our time travelling around the country and take time off wherever and whenever we like. Kind of like being a paid tourist. Any thoughts?