Okay.
If you're thinking about Schneider, I respectfully suggest that you call them and ask about training in your area (and any other things you can think of: home time, pay and benefits, equipment, etc).
Do a search here at CAD on CR England -- a good one to avoid. Swift? I don't know, lots of negatives posted, but it works for some people. I don't believe Werner pays well, but I might be mistaken.
Wow, there's so many carriers. For home time questions, I'd grab a local phone book and start calling. All any of them can say is "no' (for whatever reasons they have), but sooner or later you'll probably find someone who'd like you to fill out an application.
Tips: run legal, do pretrips, really learn the job (it ain't that hard).
You've already got some behind-the-wheel experience and that's good, so you're not as green as someone who's only ever driven a car. That's in your favor.
Most carriers will probably insist that you go out with a trainer. Your trainer may be a ditz, but try to get through that. There's threads here on trainers. The thing to remember is what YOU want: to get out on your own and to make your kids proud of you. I can't think of anything else right now. Good Luck. I mean it.
Oh -- talk to drivers at truck stops. Most guys will give you the straight scoop about their company and the life, but beware: some companies pay "bounty" to drivers who refer new guys, so some BS will be par for the course.
And spend A LOT of time here at CAD.
BOL / Safe trip
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