Sources for Driving Experience

Depends on if they are requireing class B CDLs or class A. If its a class B then thats a grey area where some companys MIGHT consider it. But the answer will usually be no as a box truck or step van are very very diffrent to a semi. If they require a class A CDL then usually yes they will count the experince though how much so will vary depending on the work and where you apply.

 

Get the CDL-A license. Many tractor-trailer companies will hire you and give some additional training to get you on the road. May have to add "air brake endorsement" later, if you don't get it now.
Even if Amazon only wants the CDL-B, that will work later with some extra training to upgrade to CDL-A.

 

Yes, any type driving is going to beneficial is there are no incidents or tickets. Hang in there with Amazon if no other company will give you a 2nd chance.
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Class B experience matters not to Class A companies. You need to find a company to take you on as a Class A driver. What were the "incidents", how many, what length of time, who were you driving for.

 

Just curious what's the GVWR on the step vans and why do they require a CDL?

 

It would be easier to get the CDL-A, depending on where you are you may be able to get some training for a decent price, or check the workforce solutions or job services, they usually have grants to get people a CDL-A, as most people are still living on stimulus and double untaxed (yet) unemployment, many will not find a job till it’s gone. So see what you can get now.