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Ben H.'s Comment
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After having a some serious reflection time, I'm leaving the last 15 years of a sales career behind the start a career in driving. I realized that the part of my day I enjoyed the most was when I was behind the wheel, so why not do aomething that will pay me to do just that.

Been researching like mad the last few weeks (about 14-16 hrs a day) about the industry, companies, cdl training, truck brands, equipment and the like. I go meet with the school I've selected next Monday to get that process rolling.

I've also narrowed down my company list to call recruiters and I wanted to see what opinions from current and former drivers of these companies. I would like to haul dry van , be out 6 to 7 seven days with a couple home and drive as many states as possible with the exception of the east coast.

H O Wolding Abilene J & R Schugel Werner Knight

Thanks everyone.

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.

Dry Van:

A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.
LDRSHIP's Comment
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Everybody knows where my vote would go, lol. I will try my hardest to fill the ranks with Wolding drivers, lol.

Ben H.'s Comment
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Coming across your training blog is what made me look at HOW. Talked a bit with Carol this morning.

Sir Victor II's Comment
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Old School can tell you all about Knight!

LDRSHIP's Comment
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Wolding is a truly great company. Honestly not the highest paying company, but far from the lowest as well. They have a great atmosphere, they really care about their drivers. My only complaint is I wish they had more types of freight. That way I could try everything I want to try and never leave, LoL

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