I woke up this morning knowing that I only have a little over 24 hours until I leave for Washington. It's definitely a bittersweet moment. I'm so thrilled, excited, anxious, happy and sad all in one package. I wanted this job so bad and cant wait to get on the road...but at the same time I'm sad to leave my family behind. It's been a long tough year trying to figure out what to do with my life as far as work. So many thoughts and ideas pop through your mind. When I chose trucking school I can say it was not my first choice but I had to do something I knew would be around for awhile. OTR or over the road commercial driving is not for everyone. I know there will be many challenges ahead in this industry some good some bad. I will experience all types of people, weather, drivers etc etc. I have a great family and wonderful friends who have supported me through these trying times. You all will be in my thoughts as I travel the highways and biways. So all I have left to say is ...LETS DO THIS!
Zyphor, I to was,[am] in the same situation as you. I have been in an industry that has been hit hard by this recession. After months of thought I went to a truck driving school. I spent 5 weeks there, 3 weeks classroom 2 weeks driving. I loved it, after being in construction for 26 years this was great. I graduated top of class, I took it very seriuosly, most did'nt.Then I hd to sift through all the BS about what company to start with. Gordon and May were my top two. I have heard great things about Gordon but I went w/May, only because I live in Boise and they have a terminal I can dive to for orientation. I was very eager, excited, nervious, all of what you are going through. I really had a hard time leaving my family and friends, but I had to find something new[job]that had a future for a 46 year old.So off I went.. had a great trainer, great truck, eerything they said at orientation seemed to be true. Myfirst day was tough, after being in a industry so long it was tough to start a the bottom, but I was on with a good company. I really missed my family and my kids had a real hard time, which made it real rough on me.After a couple of days I was much better, but my family wasn't. After a week I felt that I could do this,but I had alot to learn. I would call my kids every nite, and it seemed that they wern't going to get use to it. Anyways after 10 days my traine had to go home and I asked to get off the truck. I really think I should of waited longer but I really had no support. Now I sit here reading all the trucker post wondering if I should try Gordon, if they will give me a chance or ??? I will be following your blog for more insight on Gordon. I wish you luck.
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