I just recently got my CDL , and due to previous work history (hairdresser 15 years) I'm having a bit of a hard time finding work. I feel like I'm going to have to go OTR for a brief stint just to gain experience. I've asked in another forum, opinions of trucking and motherhood and all the replies (men) basically told me to stay home, that is where a mother belongs. A bit more politely though, sort of. So I ask you ladies...are any of you Mom's? What are your opinions? My husband and I have a solid, strong and happy marriage. After each of our sons were born, I was fortunate enough to stay home a few years. Now the roles have reversed a bit and I have the opportunity to repay the favor to him. He could stay home with the boys for however long it takes for me to get some exp. under my belt. Not real long though...I've never even been away from my boys over night! I just want to pay my dues, get my exp. and then come home and maybe deliver oil, and play house. **Lastly....(sorry I'm getting long winded) I also feel it would be good to step away briefly, and see it all from a different angle. I'd probably see my boys and husband in a new light, from a very different perspective. I think we could all grow by experiencing each others rolls.
I'm truly open to honest opinions...if you disagree a lot just don't bash me too much I'm feeling a little sensitive due to mother nature and having just turned 40 ha ha.
Red Gator is a mother and is very successful at balancing everything. You might try sending her a private message. She is busy most of the time because she is a trainer also. She has helped me with other things and I am sure she will have some insight for you. Best of luck!
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Red Gator is a mother and is very successful at balancing everything. You might try sending her a private message. She is busy most of the time because she is a trainer also. She has helped me with other things and I am sure she will have some insight for you. Best of luck!
I have to figure out how to navigate this site...lol. Thank you for the idea! I will do that.
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I just recently got my CDL , and due to previous work history (hairdresser 15 years) I'm having a bit of a hard time finding work. I feel like I'm going to have to go OTR for a brief stint just to gain experience. I've asked in another forum, opinions of trucking and motherhood and all the replies (men) basically told me to stay home, that is where a mother belongs. A bit more politely though, sort of. So I ask you ladies...are any of you Mom's? What are your opinions? My husband and I have a solid, strong and happy marriage. After each of our sons were born, I was fortunate enough to stay home a few years. Now the roles have reversed a bit and I have the opportunity to repay the favor to him. He could stay home with the boys for however long it takes for me to get some exp. under my belt. Not real long though...I've never even been away from my boys over night! I just want to pay my dues, get my exp. and then come home and maybe deliver oil, and play house. **Lastly....(sorry I'm getting long winded) I also feel it would be good to step away briefly, and see it all from a different angle. I'd probably see my boys and husband in a new light, from a very different perspective. I think we could all grow by experiencing each others rolls.
I'm truly open to honest opinions...if you disagree a lot just don't bash me too much I'm feeling a little sensitive due to mother nature and having just turned 40 ha ha.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.