Everywhere you go will be different. The best thing you can do is call around go ahead and start planning. Get a good feel for what you're getting into so there are as few surprises as possible. Ask about the insurance on EVERYTHING. O/O is a different world my man.

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS plan these things as early as possible. It's like knowing it before you even do it. Might keep yourself from getting screwed over too.

 

Again thanks.
As a newbie in trucking, but a prior business owner,that is why the questions now.
watching everyone around me,learning each day.

 

Local trucker is going to train me. I'd be interested in knowing what his training qualifications are.
Besides this guy will I be employable with just this and some road time? So how long does that lack of education last? Depends. Some companies want as much as two years experience bvefore they'll look at you. What kind of trucking do you want to do?
I would like to be well rounded and qualified in several areas. I doubt one guy can do that.
Small mom & pops companies That may not even get the job done. I doubt they self-insure.
verifiable 6 months solo OTR Won't be met if you're pulling local.
I purchase my own truck how nice will the insurance co. be
to me? They won't be unless you have a big pot of money.
It would help if we knew where you are because there are inexpensive ways to get the training to earn a Class A CLD. Like a community college or college/university doing workforce education. BOL

 

Not a problem bud. If you have any other questions feel free to message me. I don't do O/O recruiting, but I may be able to answer some of your questions or concerns. I enjoy my job, and I love this industry. Keeps my family fed easily.

 

Im in Kentucky.
But after reading this web site and hearing all the guys that get flushed out of school and still owe the money, or the guys that owe there first born to the company for one year, and when being interviewed for driving I felt he was a conscientious person with experience. Being in my 50's and starting my third career just thought I would tip toe in. It may not be my cup of tea. But so far so good.
Thanks to you all for the feed back.