Profile For James W.

I have applied to several companies and they are saying nope.. I have tried large and smaller companies. I realize my felony is like twenty five years old but dang come on people gotta start somewhere .... it didn't happen yesterday

I just spoke with werner recruiter on Monday 7/31/2017 it is hair follicle and urine test.. I am still waiting to hear back from background check myself here ..I am tring to get a pre authorized letter to work for them and then take a cdl in fort worth tx that way I am under no contract to work for someone for a certain amount of time ..

I will click on the links and see what info I can gather up to make it feel little more comfortable ...Thanks

Patrick wrote:

Driving in Ice and Snow is a skill. One that unfortunately requires real world experience. Someone can tell you what to do all day long, but until you experience it, it won't matter much. The best advice is take it slow. Be gentle with accelerator and brakes. SLOW, EVEN pressure. Avoid any rapid movements. With the steering wheel, accelerator, and brakes. You need to push yourself outside your comfort zone some, but if you get to the point of feeling unsafe and having that adrenaline rush, then you have pushed too far. It is always better to park and call it a day, then to end up in a ditch or worse.

To add to Patrick's instruction; although implied, space management is super critical to safe winter weather driving. Under normal circumstances maintaining a safe following distance is very important. On a slippery surface, stopping distance increases dramatically. Winter driving, like anything else in operating a truck comes with experience and repetition.

James, as you continue along your path of discovery, I suggest investing some time reviewing, reading and studying the following links:

• Truck Driver's Career Guide
• Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
• High Road Training Program

The above are highly recommended and a good place to start building your knowledge base. Good luck!

I am wanting to start a trucking school I have been driving a short truck (bobtail) for 35 years and I am making myself nervous about the big rigs like I am telling myself I am not going to pass the schooling. and I am undecided about which one to take .. I am thinking Stevens Transport in Dallas,TX or Raider Express in Fort Worth TX. I guess another thing I am thinking is driving in ice and snow in the north and northeast how can you train for that driving when I am from the south and we rarely get that kind of weather ?? any replies will be read and greatly appreciated ....