Profile For Barry B.

Barry here - I also forgot to mention that I am single and have no home time ties. Does this make a difference with a carrier?

I am retiring this spring from teaching elementary school kids after 32 years. I will be 57 years old. I am planning to drive truck for about 5, 6, or maybe 7 years, so this isn't going to be a another long career like teaching. I don't want to move from one carrier to another. I want to add to my retirement by making the most money I can and stay in the west. I live near Salt Lake City. Any advice for me as I make a choice for CDL training and who I might drive for to maximize my few short years? Thanks for your advice.

I am a 55 year old male who will be retiring next year from teaching elementary school after 33 years. I am divorced, have no dependent children, and I'm interested in trucking as a second career. I have about 10 years in me to continue working. I live about two hours from SLC, UT and I know there are CDL schools and many large trucking firms located there. Should I get my CDL from a place like CR England, who pays for your CDL, but requires a commitment of a couple of years working for them. There is a local community college nearby that will train me in 8 weeks for about $2500. What is my best option? Who are some good companies that I should consider? I have no experience. How will that limit me? Is trucking really for me? Should I work the western states, go nationwide, or local? Thanks for your help and advice?