Profile For Sue in Wisconsin

I have gotten my CDL certificate from my States DMV. I am at the end of my first week at the Swift academy. There are ample study materials. The class is taught from the perspective of knowing nothing. The highly regulated industry requires a DOT physical and hair and urine drug, prescription screening. We lost nearly 1/2 of our class during the section. As long as you study and listen to your instructors, anyone can pass. You need to take it seriously. It isn't a vacation. It is an opportunity and a career. Although you will travel and can see the most amazing scenery!

Go for it! Get your CDL and decide if its for you or not.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond. I wasn't concerned at first about my safety till I started reading around the internet and starting watching some youtube posts by others that claimed it was not safe for females "out there". I do appreciate everyone's comments. I wasn't aware that concealed carry/guns were not allowed. In all the materials Swift provided, that was not in anything.

Again THANKS and I hope to meet all of you soon out on the road.

Sue from Wisconsin.

I will be starting my career as a CDL driver on the road in February. I have concerns about safety once I am on my own in March.

How many of you have a concealed carry weapon on you?

Is it something I need to worry about at truck stops?

I am looking for honest opinions.

Thanks!

Sue in Wisconsin