My Story: my company is currently laying off many people and my department is expected to be elminated. I have been considering a career change for sometime as this work is not very fulfilling to me. I am considering going to my local community college for my CDL training (Fort Scott Kansas). I have read the board here and found it very educating. I understand business is slow (what business isn't?) but I currently have few expenses (I have been expecting this layoff for sometime). My question is this: Could the slow down be good for a new driver? With less loads to haul initially, do you think this would help me perfect my skills by focusing more on learing my craft? I understand money may be tight the first year (because of the slowdown) but if this allows me to become a better driver in the long run I am thinking it might be worth it. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

I don't think having a "slow down" is going to let you become a better driver. Being a better driver is best coming from practice.

 

Just get your CDL and HAZMAT if you can, it is an asset that can be used the rest of your life once you do in fact gain some OTR driving experience.

Keep your driving record clean or you end up with the problems I have, too many violations for most companies to hire you, speed kills.