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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Rowdy-n-texas, Sep 14, 2010.

  1. Sep 14, 2010 #1
    Rowdy-n-texas

    Rowdy-n-texas Bobtail Member

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    Feelin like a rookie..off the road for 3 years..just need some input on what type of hoops i will have to jump thru to get back on the road?
     
    Rowdy-n-texas, Sep 14, 2010
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  3. Sep 14, 2010 #2
    bbqguy

    bbqguy Light Load Member

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    If your MVR and employment history are good, the biggest hoop will be your time away from driving. It wouldn't hurt to take a 'refresher'.
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2010 #3
    Rowdy-n-texas

    Rowdy-n-texas Bobtail Member

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    had a speeding ticket in a 4 wheeler abot 1 month ago for 14 over posted. DPS saw my cdl and wouldnt give me a break! other then that have 15 years prior to me getting off the road. criminal history is good. Didnt want to get all involved with a recuiter until i knew what I would have to do.
    Dont most Companies off refeshers with a trainer?
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2010 #4
    bbqguy

    bbqguy Light Load Member

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    That ticket will be a big negative flag.

    Most companies will require drivers with no recent experience to do some time with a mentor driver before allowing the new hire to go solo. However, many companies will only hire drivers who have been out of the truck for less than 1 year, unless there is some recent training. Been there, done that.

    As has been stated frequently, the criteria trucking companies use for hiring are varied, so the only way you will know what's what is to start contacting recruiters and get the scoop from the companies you are interested in hiring on with.
     
    bbqguy, Sep 14, 2010
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    Rowdy-n-texas Thanks this.
  7. Sep 14, 2010 #5
    Rowdy-n-texas

    Rowdy-n-texas Bobtail Member

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    Are you talking about a refesher with a school or will some companies take me in and have me ride for a couple of weeks? Off the topic..but hows freight been runnin the 48? any money to be made?
     
    Rowdy-n-texas, Sep 14, 2010
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  8. Sep 18, 2010 #6
    bbqguy

    bbqguy Light Load Member

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    Yes, a refresher with a school which can provide certification of your time with them.
     
    bbqguy, Sep 18, 2010
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