Profile For Ken L.

Thanks for the thoughtful replies to my question and concerns. It is much appreciated.

I’m not considering flatbed as an option, more as an example as to what I’ve done and where I’m at in training so far.

I have family in the industry and have a pretty good idea of what the job entails and how much more there is to it than “driving”. Although I have all endorsements, and a passport, I’m pretty sure dry van may be my best bet to start with. Then possibly tanker division a few years down the road...?

I definitely appreciate the feedback and advice You both touched on a few points I hadn’t considered.

Thank you!

Hey all,

Just getting into trucking. About 1/2 way through school and excited to get on the road and put in the miles. So, as the subject line states, I have a disability that requires me to wear leg braces, and use a cane. I am more than confident I can perform all the duties required to do the job, and so are my instructors.

There may be certain times I may need to “modify” the way I do physical tasks like tarping and load securement in order to complete things safely, but I always get the job done.

Do companies understand and work with these kinds of situations pretty well?

If so, which companies has anyone had experiences with? Good or bad.

Any thoughts or advice on this would be a great help.

Thanks in advance!