my dad drives a semi and so does a few of my friends, if your wanting to do this as a long term job, pay for the schooling yourself and pick a company to drive for to get On road time that way. Most lilkley you will end up in a huge shitty company that does not care much about you because ur easy to replace, just buy time and become an owner operator. My dad has a masters degree and makes more money driving and running loads out west for himself then using his degree.