Profile For Jeffrey B.

Again thanks. Have pulled the trigger and applied with Roehl.

Thank you both. Much appreciated.

Hi all,

New member, first post. About to pull the trigger on a mid-life career change. Getting lots of great info from this site, as well from a flatbed driving family member.

My personal situation will have me in Chicago area for perhaps another 1-2 years, then the goal is to escape/relocate to a second home in Idaho we already own, where I keep driving. I see 2 paths to that ultimate destination.

1. Connect with Roehl (or similar) to earn CDL, and cover mileage obligation while in IL 1-2 years. Pull up stakes, head west, start over in Idaho (Jim Palmer or similar).

2. Join national company in the first place that has an in house "earn your CDL" option (Schneider Mature Worker program?), operating in IL and ID, and request transfer to western route in 1-2 years.

If I go with option 2, generally speaking how open are the big national outfits to working with a relocation request? Not looking for financial help on the move, just company blessing and a job waiting at the other end.

Any other options I should consider that get me started in IL and settling in ID? I would be 30 mile from Canada at the ID location. Canadian options I should be thinking about?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.