Profile For Thomas C.

I am not an experienced driver in any way, however I have done 20 years in the Navy and one of the reasons Trucking is going to be my next career is because in many ways it is just like learning in the Military. When you Enlist in any branch you go to boot camp and then to your School for what ever job you are going to do and you learn the basics. Then you go to your first command and that is where you are going to learn how to do your job and it can take months and years before you are proficient and a reliable worker. I have been in for 20 years and at the top as far as my Job goes with knowledge and responsibilities but still learn something new everyday.

I believe that is how you have to approach Trucking. It really doesn’t matter if you go the School vs Company route. You are new and need the experience of those that have done this job for years and it doesn’t matter if you are 21 or 60 you need to be a sponge learning everything you can until you are the best at what you do and establish yourself and like anything the more dedicated you are the more dedicated your Company (Military) will be for you. God Bless and stay safe out there.

Thanks everyone for the response I appreciate the advice.

I have been looking at both options and just wanted the opinions of everyone what they believe is the best way into Trucking. I do have the GI Bill that would cover any CDL School so money for schooling is not a problem. Just looking at what is the best option and looking for advice from those who have already been there and done that. Thanks for any help.

Just looking for some help, looking at starting a second career as a Truck Driver after my retirement from the Navy in 9 months. Just looking for a good company that offers great training to get my CDL and get some experience. My family and myself live in Virginia and looking for suggestions for a great starting company. Thanks