go from germany to USA

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by germantrucker, Aug 22, 2012.

  1. germantrucker

    germantrucker Bobtail Member

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    Hi i´m Thomas, I'm from Germany. I want to start next year to go to Houston / TX. Since I want to go as owner operator for Schneider. one of you can give me tips, this company is a good or bad choice. I drive since 1993 throughout Europe, and now want to go to america. The orientation must make this any or only the company driver? I still have many questions, it would be nice if someone can help me. here with us it's all a bit different in the States. sorry for my english, i must more learning
     
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  3. gerardo1961

    gerardo1961 Road Train Member

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    You live in Germany or in USA,iam from Austria
     
  4. road_runner

    road_runner Road Train Member

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    Viel Glück. Hast du schon einen amerikanischen LKW Führerschein?
     
  5. germantrucker

    germantrucker Bobtail Member

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    Yet I live in Germany, a U.S. Driver License I have not yet. I have a German / international truck driver's license. As far as I have not asked, I think I should replace him
     
  6. BoyWander

    BoyWander Road Train Member

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    I don't think your German license will work here, you have to get your CDL here first, and have a residence in a state.

    Your license will be from whatever state you will be living in. Each state has their own drivers license.

    Also with Schneider, as far as I know, they aren't a bad company to work for. I don't hear a lot of bad stuff about them like I hear about other companies.

    It will be 2-3 years before you learn enough here in the US to become comfortable owning your own truck. Make sure you learn all you can about how the trucking business works here, and about all the laws and regulations for trucking.
     
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