Profile For Cory B.

Operations Specialist Petty Officer Second Class

USS Valley Forge (CG-50) 1999-2004. San Diego, CA

Former Navy here. About to start my career driving. I served onboard USS Valley Forge CG-50.

Awesome info! Thanks guys :)

How difficult is it while on the road, to stop at Walmart and restock on food and supplies? Is it something that could be done about once a week, or more often? Just curious. I'm sure I will find out during my training soon. I will be heading to Indianapolis in a few weeks for orientation with Transport America. I can't wait!

I would imagine a h/w o/o driving team wouldn't be as bad, since they could both pool their money into the same account. But maybe driving the truck that much just costs even more in maintaining it. I never read anything good about becoming an o/o (mostly from this site, and the owner of the school I'm going to), except on company sites selling the idea, or on YouTube from guys trying to defend their decision to do it.

I just started my second week of school today! Good luck to you!

Some folks make more their rookie year, but there are so many variables that will affect you. Remember, your main goal that first year should be "Don't Hit Anything." Take care of that goal, and worry about making that "big money" next year.

Thanks for the advice :) Not just interested in making big bucks, however that would be nice doing something I loved! I've always had a passion for driving so to me the money isn't much of an issue. I would have kept that straight truck job if it was only driving and not the labor lol

One of the most important and main factors that is going to effect this would be your family. Are you married?...Does your spouse work?...Do you have kids???...How many???...$40,000 for a single person living rent free would be worth alot more than a family with kids paying for a house.

No kids, No house, separated from the wife. Nothing going for me at home lol. looking to get out on the road as it's something I've always wanted to do.

I've been scouring YouTube for information, along with this site. It seems most people go to YouTube to complain, I've noticed. But it has been helpful in a lot of ways, when you look for the right thing.

A lot of guys complain about not making much money in their first year. They say, "only expect like 40, grand your first year" Are you kidding me? I just quit my last job of 5 years (to go to CDL school) delivering truck tires in a straight truck. Delivering virgins and caps, picking up casings for capping and a lot (a lot!!) of junk, doing all of the labor myself by hand, stacking these things up (I could fit about 100-120 in one load) and I was only bringing home about 30 grand every year. I loved the driving part of my job, but the back breaking labor was getting too much for me. 40 grand a year, and soon to be rent free to me sounds fantastic. Is there a down side here that I am missing?

Hey! What's wrong with Secret Spot? My dog has one of those - gets his back leg moving like a sewing machine!

Secret Spot sounds like a winner.

Dave

Secret Spot is in the lead but it isn't a lock! Still looking for more ideas.

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