You could look into an outfit like Swift or other entry level truckload company that would pair you with a driver trainer. You would probably have to commit to 6 months or more, but it would give you experience to get on with an LTL.
There also might be smaller local operations who will give you the chance to "refresh" your semi credentials before moving out to the open road.
And thanks for the follow up. Too many people ask a question, members take the time to put together some advice, and the op is never heard from again.
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Go for it! I was just offering a way to get you some T/T experience that you could parlay into a high paying LTL job. If you don't want drive a T/T just say so. I know I don't want to drive one and one more van out here probably won't have any effect on my income. Good luck!
ahh no worries friend, I am not one to leave folks hangin' high n dry. Just wanted to do my research. So I think its high time I join yall in the chase for a buck on the big road. I'll keep ya posted as I git things rollin & make my first run. Puttin the loan together now for my van & then sum minor paperwork & adjustments to said van to get it ready & livable for over the road. Thanks for the slim couple whom actually went other places than negative here bout takin this profession up, seems most wanna destroy ya rather than guide ya in the rite direction. On that note, yall b good, be talkin at ya real soon, cheers![/QUO
Do you know who you are going to run that van with yet?
Swift, really? I may be new to the forum friend but im not new to the industry. I've seen them swift boys & I've heard/seen the horrors. I'm good, I aint sittin and or livin w/ sum stanky good ole boy thinkin hes king of the road. I'll take the next van available pleeease!