Profile For Mark C.

Wow Errol, such tone in your last response, not sure where it comes from. But, as you can see by my different reponses in figuring this out that I am ok either way, there was no fixation on my part. I still appreciate all the info you and others provide. But you make an assumption that is not grounded. But, from your response I also am understanding that companies do not hire by state as much as an area that might cover more than one state. So, if I live in Indiana and the area covers surrounding states, I could get hired by that company and work in a different state within that area. Do I understand that correctly?

Sergeant Willdog, thank you for your response. Unfortunately, I have too much college already, including using up a good portion of the GI Bill already. For me it is no longer an option. Wish I could do somethings over again.

So Daniel, coming from service, even a couple years after honorable discharge, but have not worked since, a company might hire me in a different state, without first moving there and getting a licence in that state, just by mentioning that I am a veteran? Hopefully that is correct, it would make things easier.

Okay, so once again, I thank you all for helping me through this. I really mean it. And once again, sorry it is taking me awhile to catch on. But, I think I got it. If I want to work in a different state, move to that state, get a driver's license in that state, then apply for trucking jobs in that area.... I cannot (cannot is a most unusual conjunction of words) get a job in a state other than Indiana, because I am limited by the licence I currently have.... Well that is doable too. I can survive for a short while while I do relocation on my own... So, I will now consider where it is I want to be, locate there, and go from there... If I am still confused, please let me know.

So, thank you. You provided a lot of helpful information. And, I don't want to appear redundant. But, let me make sure I understand correctly. Though I have an Indiana licence, I can change that by just having an application accepted by a trucking company in the area I desire to be in. Having them relocate me, not my stuff, because that can all be sold. Upon going to that state, then I get a new state licence. They will not exclude me from hire just because I do not already live in that state... I do not need to move to that state 1st to change state residency prior to being available for hire in a different state... I am able to do either way. But, a company willing to bring me from Indiana to a different area, for training and employment, would be much easier route to take... I know in looking into all this, there is a lot more I want to consider, regarding what company to work for, the training involved, etc. And, I appreciate all the advice you have already given, and any more I can get from experienced truckers, like yourselves.

Also, returning to Indiana for a year or 2 is not a big concern. I was in the army at Ft Lewis for 4 years. I came back to Indiana maybe once or twice a year. I am ok with that. So, now I will consider which area of the US I really prefer, and look up trucking companies in that area. I would like to get going in about a month from now.

Starting off, living in my truck would be ideal. I have a small Rat Terrier. I will have to find a company hopefully willing to accept. I know during training will need to find family/friend to take care of. But, then will have flown to me. And, he will be my companion for living in a truck.

So, thank you. You provided a lot of helpful information. And, I don't want to appear redundant. But, let me make sure I understand correctly. Though I have an Indiana licence, I can change that by just having an application accepted by a trucking company in the area I desire to be in. Having them relocate me, not my stuff, because that can all be sold. Upon going to that state, then I get a new state licence. They will not exclude me from hire just because I do not already live in that state... I do not need to move to that state 1st to change state residency prior to being available for hire in a different state... I am able to do either way. But, a company willing to bring me from Indiana to a different area, for training and employment, would be much easier route to take... I know in looking into all this, there is a lot more I want to consider, regarding what company to work for, the training involved, etc. And, I appreciate all the advice you have already given, and any more I can get from experienced truckers, like yourselves.

Hello and thank you in advance for any help able to provide. Got out of army in 2011. Was over in Philippines for couple years. Residency is still Indiana. But, nothing is holding me down to being here. Would rather be down south or in state of Washington, where I was stationed. So, is it possible to hire on with a company that offers free training with agreement to work for that company for a certain amount of time, in a state other than where I have current residency? I tried to research online. But somehow, I must not be wording the question correctly. Because, I find everything but what I am looking for.