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  1. Traffic_Guy

    New to the business

    This is the thing... I've got the money and the motivation to pay for a Class A CDL. I'm determined to break into this industry one way or another, and I'm relying on that determination to get me somewhere. I know many of you may be looking at this thinking, "He's nuts"... and you're all...
  2. Traffic_Guy

    New to the business

    Made calls to Roehl and US Express... Roehl won't hire because of the area I'm in and US Express needs 6 months of training. I'm gonna continue looking, though I've already decided to start training this coming thursday.
  3. Traffic_Guy

    New to the business

    Well, good news. I went to the RMV and passed my CDL A test the first time around. The clerk said she rarely sees people in that office pass it the first time, so I feel a little accomplished. I also took the doubles/triples, air brake and tanker endorsements, and spared the HazMat for next...
  4. Traffic_Guy

    New to the business

    I was able to rent a 26' box truck + a full car trailer when I was 19 with no questions asked... I first did this from MA to FL (when I relocated down here) and again at 20 (without the car trailer) between NY and CA (hauling some freight for my father's company as a favor). I paid for the...
  5. Traffic_Guy

    New to the business

    I've had discussions with my girlfriend, and she seemed interested in it as well... I'd probably start solo, but I don't doubt that she'd join me shortly afterward if she experienced a few days out on the road. She hasn't looked into a CDL, though I'm sure she could get it quickly if she decided...
  6. Traffic_Guy

    New to the business

    Hello everyone! I've been reading these forums searching for more information, and it seems like you all know quite a bit about OTR stuff... I'm 21 (nearly 22), and currently have a great career as an Editor for a traffic gathering company (we produce traffic reports for radio, tv...
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