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Originally Posted by syl77dar
it is a positive thought process! go 4 it. but check into the best companies don't settle for swift or werner they are sucky companies. try for either schneider, gordon, etc do an application on line here and see what you get offerred for companies, roehl, crst etc these companies will request an one year contract for you to get your training paid for. some of the best drivers on the road are the youngest and women. just always remember though you are not in a race and abide by the laws and safety always comes first. you can lose your license faster due to your age then older people can. do not speed over 5 miles over the speed limit and always think what your dad or your role driving model would do it the driving situation and do it the same way. young people are more flexible and can drive better as long as they SLOW down and don't think a big rig is a race car because it is not a race car. but go 4 what u want and don't let anyone or anything detour you or stand in your way! good luck and if you decide you want 2 team email me and come 2 crst and i will be glad to team with you for a few months until you get used to your job. good luck and god bless.
Great advice, but I want to give a little more on one of those companies. DON'T go to CRST unless you are ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE that you are going to stay there. Their contract paperwork won't let you go to work at any major carrier if you quit or are terminated before your contract is over.