I found a link to a "A Truck Driver's Journey" this guy has a cool blog that follows his journy from driving school to leasing a truck. You should check it out if your interested in becoming a professional truck driver.

http://a-truckers-journey.blogspot.com

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Thanks again for the advice I got the message loud and clear. I did call Schneider and they told me that they pay for the training and do not require a contract or pay back if I were to quit. I would plan on staying around if they were to give me a chance. The big hang-up I have with them is that they want me to live within 50mi. of the I-5 corridor. I am planing on relocating to northern Idaho near Lewiston. Swift is located there and they for sure require a contract, they told me if I paid cash up front ($2900) that they would fully reimburse me after 6 months. I also contacted May Trucking and they told me I would need to live near one of their terminals. When I talked to CR England they told me I could take the truck home on my days off, but they keep drivers out for a long time. The jury is still out...

What companies will let you take your truck home?It sounds like most companies want's drivers to park at a treminal during your off time. How does this normaly work.
-jn

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I can pay for my own training but figured it would cost less if I attended company training. It cost $5700.00 to complete a 6 week PTDI course here in Alaska (with no job placement). There are 2 training outfits in my area.
http://www.nitalaska.com/servlet/content/truck_driving.html

http://www.cee-ak.com/index.htm

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Help - I need some good advice
What are the pros and cons of company's for a newbie just starting out in trucking. I will need training, I currently have a instructional CDL (learners permit).


My job of 22 years in Alaska is soon coming to an end and we will be relocating (most likely) somewhere in the Northwest. Wanting to get into OTR driving to see the country and make a living if possable...

I see Swift has a training center in Lewiston ID and CR England has there training center in Salt Lake. I am considering these guys but have been reading some negative stuff on-line. Its hard to determine if these folks are disgruntled or justified in there complaints. Anyway I would appreciate any feedback that would help me make a decision. Please let me know of any good company's you know of.

thanks

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