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Might check out Roadmaster. I seem to recall that they have a CDL B training class for around $1000 or so. Might not be at all their locations though.

Thanks for the replies. They help. Sent from my SM-T580 using EO Forums mobile app

"...#4 you have not even started and want to know when you get home and you think you get paid for all this glamorous life style you will be living?..." Not sure if you're being sarcastic or an ass. I'm just trying to get the lay of the land here sir.

I'm not a truck owner, just curious as to what goes into the decision to replace a truck. Is that decision based on mileage, repairs starting to add up, carrier requirements, tax reasons, all of the above, etc?

You find an owner here on EO or through a carrier, do you send a resume and do an in-person interview or phone or Skype? What about references? Do owners give out contact info on current/previous drivers? Does the driver get to inspect the truck beforehand or does the owner just send photos? (if...

If you haven't already, check out The Crafty Trucker's videos on YouTube. They're a husband and wife team that posts a ton of excellent videos on expediting. They post in the EO forums also. TheCraftyTrucker

Check out "The Crafty Trucker" channel on YouTube: TheCraftyTrucker Tons of great info from an expediter team. They post here too. Roll Tide!

I'm trying to get out and you're trying to get in. The grass is always greener on the other side, right? :)

That was in the early '80s. I was a civilian contractor on an Army base. The last 17 years I've been driving a desk as a systems, network and security administrator, most recently as a Cybersecurity Engineer as a contractor with the Federal Government in a windowless building. 17 years of...

Thank you all for your replies.

Hi folks, I was wondering if I could get your insight on solo straight truck driving. Is this a viable option? Do you get plenty of decent loads? Are any companies/owners even hiring solos? (The recruiters I've contacted are only looking for teams). Another question: How does a solo driver...