H.O. Wolding

Freight is slower on weekends. But at the same time freight dictates your schedule. Some truckstops even have a trailer that has been converted into a church and they hold services. I noticed a lot of the TAs tend to have them.

Deke, it is certainly possible for you to arrange your schedule to attend mass.

This is my personal opinion, based on my own observations of folks trying to make a go of this career...

If I were you I would not make that a priority at the beginning of your career. I realize it is important to you, and I'm in no way trying to minimize the importance of it to you spiritually.

Here's the deal: Most of us are overwhelmed with this job, and all it entails, at the very beginning. Your first priority should be to acclimate yourself to this totally and radically different lifestyle. Time management is critical to not only your success at this, but also your enjoyment of it. For most of us it takes a little while to adjust to the inconsistent schedule and erratic sleep times. You can count on a very challenging first three months as a solo driver.

As you become more adept at managing your time, you will understand better how to take the time to do special things that you desire or enjoy, without screwing up your availability for the proficient execution of your required duties.

Remember, you will need to Uber it over to the church. It is very unlikely that you will be able to park your rig there without having to go to confession the next week so you can explain to the priest why there are deep tire ruts in their nice lawn near the entrance to the parking lot, or why the church van's hood and radiator were severed and ripped from their usual position.

Thanks guys. Greatly appreciate the responses. Just a bit more about me, so you know where I am coming from. I have been a stay at home dad for the last 15 years. I resigned from a flying job with a regional airline in 2002. I have basically lived this lifestyle once, my "truck" or I guess bus, just had wings.

Now I find the reasons we decided I needed to stay home are the reasons I need to get back to work. My oldest is looking at colleges now, and my second will be as well in a couple of years. I live in rural Ky and the only options I see for earning a decent salary to help offset college expenses, is a driving career. I am 51 and if I decide to do this, I would like to put in at least 10 years, maybe a little more.

I have three major concerns at the moment: the first is Mass, missing Mass for me, at least by choice, just isn't an option. The second is finding a good company to start with that isn't put off by the fact that I have been out of the workforce for 15 years. I think I would like to just stay put with the company I would start at if at all possible. The third is, and this one is all on me,...am I willing to put up with the crap I know is going to be present in any job. And that is a big one....

I do appreciate all your input and I value your expertise!

For the most part yes. You may not be able to get to a church every Sunday, however you are predominantly in charge of your schedule. You would have to work it so you don't drive on Sunday. There will come times where that is not an option. If you can be a little flexible He will understand.

Got a question. H.O.Wolding says they have S.E. regional , and what Id like to know is it mainly done in the region or do you still go outside that area and run all 48. Really what I'd like to know is do they try to keep you specifically to a region when you're running loads or is it more of an advertising tool to get people to come to the company thinking they will stay in that region?

I'm running flatbed with CT at the moment and I am seriously thinking about going back to Dry van. I mean in the winter when its raining and snowing at 30 degrees, tarping is miserable.

I get the distinct feeling no one is reading this.. Oh well.

Drive Safe everyone!

Not true...! Stay the course. Thousands of people hit this forum every day.

Even years later, it is getting traffic! :)

Yep, I know Jamie in recruiting read it, lol. She told me so. I did find something out. I guess there is an available bonus for student referrals. I don’t care about it. From what Jamie said, they have to stay so long to get it. Another reason not to worry about it. Students have the highest turnover rate.

Yep, I know Jamie in recruiting read it, lol. She told me so. I did find something out. I guess there is an available bonus for student referrals. I don’t care about it. From what Jamie said, they have to stay so long to get it. Another reason not to worry about it. Students have the highest turnover rate.

One thing I do know LDRSHIP, if Grumpy Old Man gets you as his trainer he will be trained by a true legend in this industry. You sir are one of the best and I would love to meet ya someday. Legendary Gratz Grumpy on obtainin your CDL. Sorry if I am a little late to the congratulatory party. 😀

Yep, I know Jamie in recruiting read it, lol. She told me so. I did find something out. I guess there is an available bonus for student referrals. I don’t care about it. From what Jamie said, they have to stay so long to get it. Another reason not to worry about it. Students have the highest turnover rate.

Well, I made sure she knew that you sent me, so I hope they don't send me packing and that you get a little something in your check. :)

If I make it through the process, from what I have heard of Wolding, and the area they operate in, I see no reason for me to ever go anywhere else.

Yep, I know Jamie in recruiting read it, lol. She told me so. I did find something out. I guess there is an available bonus for student referrals. I don’t care about it. From what Jamie said, they have to stay so long to get it. Another reason not to worry about it. Students have the highest turnover rate.

One thing I do know LDRSHIP, if Grumpy Old Man gets you as his trainer he will be trained by a true legend in this industry. You sir are one of the best and I would love to meet ya someday. Legendary Gratz Grumpy on obtainin your CDL. Sorry if I am a little late to the congratulatory party. 😀

Thanks, million miler. I think Patrick's wife rides with him, otherwise, I would love to train with him. I think they try to get you a trainer near your home, not sure if that is for home time, or so they can train me on my specific region. Jamie did say if none were available in my region, I might have to train wherever, and I'm fine with that.

I do pity the poor soul that has to train me though, according to my wife, I snore like a freight train.

Patrick, Ashley called and asked if I was still in school Friday. When I told her yes, and my road test was Monday, she asked if I was still considering Wolding.

She seemed kind of shocked when I told her I hadn't even considered or even talked to anyone else, Wolding was always my plan. :)