CDL ASAP

Hey all!

I got my CDL permit last week in California and I'm hoping that will grandfather me in to not having to take a course for my CDL, no idea. Anyways, I'm looking for best advice to get some driving experience before taking the skills test. Also thinking of just buying a truck and trailer to practice with. Appreciate all info you can provide.

 

You are to late, you will have to go to some truck driving school somewhere now.

 

Well, you can't drive a truck and tractor on public roads without a licensed driver in the passenger seat.

 

Not if he got his permit last week as he said. But, unless you know someone with a truck willing to train you, it would be hard to get the needed experience without going to a school.

 

Not really. As long as he got a CLP before Monday, he has as long as the permit is good for to test without needing the schooling.
Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) | FMCSA

 

This company will help you since this is the tomato season in California.
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Morning Star Trucking Company | Home | Truck Driver Jobs
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Training Opportunities

The Morning Star Trucking Company offers one-on-one Class A truck driving training with an experienced Morning Star instructor in both Los Banos, CA and Williams, CA.

The cost of your truck driver training will be fully covered by Morning Star if you agree to drive for us this season – July through September/October. (Training is Unpaid)

Class C trainees accepted.
Class A permit? We’ll help you get the rest of the way.
Driver training starts as early as February.

 

######! This is what I was looking for. I knew the law went into effect yesterday but I wasn't sure on the technicality so I scrambled last week to study and take the test Friday. It was scary because the DMV statewide system went down Friday afternoon and I didn't think I was gonna make it. Nothing like waiting til the last minute!

 

Thank you, I'll look into this. I am really trying to find something during the evening or on the weekend as I currently have a decent paying job. But if I have to jump ship and take a chance I probably will.

 

Some cdl schools have part-time studies, such as on weekends or at night.

 

Google search cdl schools in your area, then look at each website for part-time studies.
CDL schools will be private schools, community college schools, technical schools.