How did getting a cdl changed your life?

Posted by LeadGlad4961@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 62 comments

Me personally I had a delivery job. They saw I put alot of effort into it and send me to get my cdl and they payed for it. I never once’s asked for it nor was expecting it. But thankful they did. I used to put in about 40-48 hrs weekly at 24 a hr. Plus around 8 hr overtime.

Since I got my cdl im the go to guy now. They gave me a 5 dllr raise instantly. I pretty much never say no to anything they ask of me. and I put well over 50hrs a week now. Sometimes 15-20 hrs overtime a week. Seeing a huge difference in my paycheck.

I also stopped partying, (just light drinker not any drugs) stoped hanging out with negative people. I now have more money in my bank account I can comfortably take car of my bills and still have a huge chunk left from my paycheck. Where’s before my whole check went to bills. Also been seen differently by people who know I have a cdl. I can comfortably take my gf out anywhere I want now without worrying about prices that much.

Ps. I know I might get payed a little. But like mention. I started in this company with no cdl and they payed for it for me (without me asking once)I’m also getting experience and they instantly gave me a raise and lots of overtime.. Therefore I can’t complain.

Would love to hear your story’s.