Need Info On Transport America

I am new to this site, posted on ladies board and got only a response from someone who has not even started school. I hope maybe someone can help me.......please. I have 3 years OTR teaming with my husband, have not driven for almost a year now, been driving automatics most of that time, never been solo. All that said, I was looking for a solo company that could give me some training on trip planning, shifting, and backing etc..... so I found Transport America. They have what they call pro plus training, I take the driving test, they see how I do and what I need help with, then they send a trainer with me until they feel I am ready. Sounds good......but all recruiters do !!! My husband may join me after the first of the year and they said we could team, bring the dog, split .50 cpm , get plenty of miles on a team dedicated run..... anyone know? Are they blowing smoke? Any suggestions on what I should do? Know other companies? I live in N.E. Texas along I 30.

I am new to this site, posted on ladies board and got only a response from someone who has not even started school. I hope maybe someone can help me.......please. I have 3 years OTR teaming with my husband, have not driven for almost a year now, been driving automatics most of that time, never been solo. All that said, I was looking for a solo company that could give me some training on trip planning, shifting, and backing etc..... so I found Transport America. They have what they call pro plus training, I take the driving test, they see how I do and what I need help with, then they send a trainer with me until they feel I am ready. Sounds good......but all recruiters do !!! My husband may join me after the first of the year and they said we could team, bring the dog, split .50 cpm , get plenty of miles on a team dedicated run..... anyone know? Are they blowing smoke? Any suggestions on what I should do? Know other companies? I live in N.E. Texas along I 30.

I don't have a lot of Info on them as I'm in contact with them my self trying to get back out on the road. If I come across anything I'll post it for ya.

Thanks David. I will update as well.

Rita I will pass on what one of our drivers told me the other day . Take it for what it's worth. Face value its 3rd hand. He told me he just left transport america recently after 2 yrs with them. According to him the miles were there for the first year then went into a steady decline . He finally waited on them to improve as long as he could then decided to leave and come to KLLM . I spent most of a day stuck at a shipper with him and bs 'ing about different things . He didn't seem like a idiot or to be unreasonable with his first impression. But I dont know this guy from adam do i would be cautious , but gives you more than you had . I wish you the best where ever you go .

Thanks PJ. I am being cautious for sure! I know recruiters tell you only the things they think will get your app. and get you hired, it's their job. I do know I will research all avenues because if I don't feel safe behind the wheel, nobody on the road will be safe. I can't imagine ever putting the public in danger, or, GOD forbid, hurting someone or killing them because I was that stupid. I am really making sure of getting some practice behind the wheel first! That's why I was thinking of them. They have a program called pro plus. They do backing and road test and evaluate the amount of training you need. And they seem concerned about safety. I need all the first hand information I can get! Thank you again! :-)