I selected my school, which trained me for about three months, and then I took the government test a couple of times. It took me a bit to get the shifting, but I passed and started looking for a job. As a new driver, I always wanted to start with a bigger company, and I didn’t mind getting less pay. So, I joined the place where I’m at now. It’s really a very amazing system they have. They’re able to take drivers who are new. We started in the city with an instructor and moved into long-haul work. My instructor was a real professional; I learned a lot. After three months, I started driving with my husband, and I didn’t have any issues.

Some of the people I went to Class 1 school with started at smaller places and were earning more than me. But some of them had issues with pay and safety, so I’m glad I had the mentorship. It’s been almost six months, and my wages have already started increasing.