Profile For Scott C.

Hi Folks, Really glad I came to this sight. What a super group of people here. I want to thank you very much for all of the responses. I think I just scratched team. So it really is just coming down to the company that I feel most comfortable with after research. I will head to the unemployment office and also check with the local VA rep to determine more options. I also have an email to the VA recruiter rep at Schneider. After I speak with them it might clear the muddy water a bit. But I will also contact several of the others. I dont want to confuse myself. So I think getting it down to 3 or 4 companies might help the process. After all, I have to pay my dues for a yr regardless, and once I commit with a company, I WILL stick with them for the first yr. After that I will re-evaluate and go from there. Again thanks for all the kind responses, recommendations and links. I will start to read those tonight. Head to the unemployment office in York county as they have a VA specialist in office. Nice communicating with ALL of you. Hope our paths cross in the near future. God Bless, Scott

Thanks fellas, I appreciate your responses. I have been looking closely at schneider. Their military appreciation pay gives you credit, 25% drive time credit for non-driver past military experience. I also considered swift and us-xpress. My eventual goal is one day after enough successful drive time get on with a company like southeastern out of w. columbia sc. they have excellent reviews from their drivers. It would also allow me more time at home. Initially i was considering a team approach with Schneider. I have read somewhere online that it is a good idea to start OTR and if you have a teammate 2 extra set of eyes are certainly better than one. Also the pay is better. However, with Schneider, I would have to get to Ohio for training I believe. But I also read on their website that if hired in a team capacity, they will pay 400.00 monthly to reimburse the cost of a non company sponsored training program. I am not too worried about finding work. I realize there is a significant shortage of drivers. And I believe that I am a good worker. I do understand that this transition will be somewhat difficult. However, I think I can handle just about anything for a yr. After all. When you get to be my age the yrs roll by pretty quickly! After getting some experience and hopefully a good safety record. I should be able to find something that I truly would like to jump into. Good company, great pay, and home time. After all. I see driving as a very good career to even take into the retirement yrs. When I hit SSN Medicare age. I can work when i want to (in some cases). Again, thanks for the kind responses. I have a lot to consider and pray about.

Thanks tractor man. any advice on where to begin this new career?

Oh and by the way. The mods starred out the last of my sign name. I wont rewrite it for fear of upsetting anyone. But it is the University of South Carolinas mascot. Not a crude tag! :)

Hi Fellas and Gals, I was recently cut from a job and career that I had been in since 1985. l have looked everywhere for work, submitted tons of applications for work but to no avail. I have a substantial mortgage and two beautiful daughters in college. So... I have been considering this as a profession. In fact, I have pretty much made up my mind to take the leap. I have considered all of the pros and cons of trucking as a career. And have thoroughly discussed these with my wife. My wife is a very independent woman and has been in the pharmacy field for 36 yrs at the same hospital. So in that regard, I am somewhat comfortable with the initial lack of home time. At least for the first yr. We do what we must! I also served in the USAF from 1978-1982. My question, or questions are: Should i use savings (which are running out very quickly) to pay 5,000.00 to TDI for training. Or should I consider a company sponsored training program? And if there are other options I am missing? The second question is. What would be the best company to go with to begin my career? In terms of money, home time, routes, fairness to drivers, equipment etc...? I live near Charlotte NC just over the state line in SC at Lake Wylie. Also, I understand that there are some companies who are especially good to veterans. Would anyone please help me answer some of these questions. I do appreciate it and look forward to your responses. Sincerely, Game****scott