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Do I need to go team at the start?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by snorelord, Jan 21, 2008.

  1. Jan 21, 2008 #1
    snorelord

    snorelord Light Load Member

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    I am taking the plunge and giving up my school bus for a truck. I am getting ready to start CDL school and get into driving. My question is am I gonna have to go team at first or do some companies let you solo from the beginning?
     
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  3. Jan 21, 2008 #2
    LadyTrucker99

    LadyTrucker99 Heavy Load Member

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    You can do solo--no matter what company you go with--you will have to go out with a trainer for a few weeks before they turn you loose on your own.
     
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  4. Jan 21, 2008 #3
    ChromeDome

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    Most company's will let you solo after you finish your training time.
    You will probably have to go with a company trainer at least 3 weeks, no matter what company you go to. Then you will upgrade and go solo.
     
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  5. Jan 21, 2008 #4
    xXDarthVaderXx

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    Try to apply with Watkins and Shepard out of Missoula MT. You will have to do a 10 day orientation and after that you can go solo right out of school. You will not need a trainer. The only thing is you have to live within a 100 mile radius of one of their terminals. They have a lot of terminals, so chances are you probably live around one. If you don't want to ride with a trainer that will be the way to go.
     
    xXDarthVaderXx, Jan 21, 2008
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  7. Jan 21, 2008 #5
    snorelord

    snorelord Light Load Member

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    I checked and In Springfield, MO I am not near one. Thanks for the help anyway.
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2008 #6
    xXDarthVaderXx

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    Try and call them anyway. Ask for Bonnie Dodge in recruiting. She's a nice person and if she can help you out she will. They may have a drop yard nearby.
     
    xXDarthVaderXx, Jan 21, 2008
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