Profile For Chris

Good Luck!

Just started studying for mine. Let us know how it goes.

Looks like the 22nd.

After reading a lot of information here in the forums and getting some good advice I filled out applications for Millis and Prime. I was invited to both, but in the end I decide to go with Millis.

Apparently Millis Did a background check before I was offered a spot at their school. I start in late October and have to get my CDLP and DOT physical (DOT is done already) before going. I look forward to diving into the High Road Training Program next week.

I admit to being a little nervous but, I am more excited about new opportunities.

Anyway thanks to everyone for all good information and training material.

Thanks everyone for the info & advice. I really appreciate it.

- Chris

Welcome to the forum Chris.

Most all of the trucks in the major carrier's fleets should have ample room for your height; both in the width of the bunk (over 7') and available headroom. Seats and steering wheels adjust to an infinite amount of settings to enable comfort and a safe driving position. You should be fine.

Let us know if you have any questions. Best of luck!

Thanks for all the info G-town. It’s good to know about the steering wheels this helps in me a lot in personal vehicles.

The sooner you start submitting your application, the sooner you can decide what company you’ll be starting with. There’s a checklist of questions to ask the recruiters on here. Just use the search bar above.

September is going to get here very quickly. If you haven’t started already, you need to get going with the

Whoops I did put September in my post! I should have put November. Thanks for the quick response and information.

First I wanted to say Hello and thanks to everyone on Trucking Truth, there is a lot of great information here. I plan on making a move in September and most of my questions have been answered here!

I’m 46 looking for a new career, I work out of Las Vegas and live in Texas.

Special thanks to Brett, G-town, Rainy, & others who I have forgotten (sorry).

Currently I’m considering putting in an application at the following companies.

1. Prime - great training, pay, etc... (Rainy gives a lot of info here, thanks again.)

2. Millis Transfer - good training, pay, equipment, etc.. they also have regional Texas routes that might be available down the line. Training in TX

3. Jim Palmer - Very Prime like smaller classes.

4. Swift - a little less pay, but good equipment, training. They also have dedicated routes I might want to look at in the future. Training in TX (G-town has a lot of info here - thanks!)

I’ve looked at others, but these four seem to stand out. (I’m sure I missed somewhere or something I’m always open to suggestions)

A couple of questions:

I know it’s been discussed here before and I’ve read the threads but I am tall 6’9” and I’m assuming that driving an automatic might be easier for me than a manual transmission. (I believe the companies above have autos or are heading that way) The last time I drove a standard transmission I couldn’t get the car into second gear because my knees got in the way!

Is it easier for tall people in autos? Am I too tall?

When I’m ready how far in advance should I start submitting applications?

Thanks, Chris