Background-Drove local in Los Angeles, Ca 1990-1997 (off n on between children) Drove team for 1.5 yrs from west to east coast 1997-1998
Moved to Alaska and drove local in summers 1998-2011, drove in Prudoe Bay in winters 1999-2008 and have about 200hrs of haul road time 2010-2011.
Driven mixer trucks, dump trucks, belly dump, side dump, maxi -hauls, doubles, box van, car haulers, tanks, and step decks.
After 14 yrs in Alaska, Im tired of the cold here 8-9 months of the year. Currently wanting to relocate to lower 48 and drive long haul 11 western states. But extremely nervous of taking the plunge. We dont use log books here unless on the occassion driving to Valdez or Anchorage or the haul road. We dont have satelites on trucks, gps, or any of the technology trucking uses in the lower 48.
We also dont have the big city traffic and different rules etc in different states to deal with.
Im experienced safe driver who is always willing to learn something new and I take pride in my proffession.
Looking for advise about possible companies with good refresher courses, teaching about the technology uses in truck, etc.
What do I need to do or change with my current AK CDL / med card?
Are there companies who will relocate you? haha, had to ask
I guess Im just nervous. Im a single female truck driver and will have to fly to the lower 48 for interviews, driving tests, etc and dont want to waste any time or money doing so. Place to live isnt my concern, its my duffle bag & me!If possible a terrier dog riding with me. Willing to start asap of arriving in the states and prefer 11 western states. Im also not worried about home time.
Thanks for the listen