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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Retrovirus, Aug 19, 2023.

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  1. Aug 20, 2023 #11
    lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    I'm not a Forum expert at residency methods in adjacent/other states.

    Other Forum members should chime in before long, with suggestions on that topic.

    -- L
     
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  3. Aug 20, 2023 #12
    Retrovirus

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    I'm also really baffled by the whole CDL Mill thing that a recruiter at FreyMiller was telling me. Is there any truth to that?

    Thanks again L
     
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  4. Aug 20, 2023 #13
    Retrovirus

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    It can't be that all the bonehead truckers are from Florida. :D well there are a lot of bad drivers here.. if so kind of sucks because they're ruining it for all us good common sense drivers. I figure I just got to sell myself to a company to prove them I'm a worthy driver.
     
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    tscottme Thanks this.
  5. Aug 20, 2023 #14
    lual

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    I would recommend that you choose a CDL school that is:

    • a preferred CDL school by a carrier that you would like to join (as a rookie)
    • a school that will train you & also give you a final exam on a tractor with a MANUAL TRANSMISSION. That way -- you won't have an automatic transmission restriction on your CDL.
    -- L
     
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  7. Aug 20, 2023 #15
    lual

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    Note: Contrary to what you may be thinking -- generally speaking, CDL schools only teach you just enough to get a CDL.

    THEY DO NOT REALLY TEACH YOU HOW TO REALLY DRIVE A BIG RIG.

    For that -- you need to pick a starter carrier that specializes in teaching new drivers how to REALLY DRIVE a big rig.

    Your primary objective as a new CDL holder -- learn how to drive a big rig -- & on a professional level.

    -- L
     
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  8. Aug 20, 2023 #16
    Retrovirus

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    Already enrolled in the manual transmission 4-week course at Suncoast trucking academy. Also just obtain my CDL class a permit with air brakes and combination
    I do believe they have some companies that hire people from there.
     
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  9. Aug 20, 2023 #17
    lual

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    Perhaps.

    Given the current freight environment -- many of those carriers may have stopped or sharply curtailed hiring out of Florida altogether -- & especially in FL below I-4. :(

    -- L
     
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  10. Aug 20, 2023 #18
    Retrovirus

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    I'm down with learning with a trainer and a company after the 4 week program it's just I hope I can get hired... And I hope it's not longer than 2 months because I can't afford to board my dog for longer. PS
    Please don't suggest the idea of getting rid of the dog. That dog saved my life and I saved her life. :)
     
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  11. Aug 20, 2023 #19
    Retrovirus

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    Guess I'll have to work locally until I can save up enough money to move.
     
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  12. Aug 20, 2023 #20
    Retrovirus

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    Still doesn't make sense. It's not like I want to go home to South Florida when I go out on the road. So they're discriminating against South Floridians?
     
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