What are my options? 8 Months since OTR

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  1. ArcticWolves

    ArcticWolves Light Load Member

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    It's been about 8 months since I've driven a truck OTR so I'm assuming not a lot of companies will look at me given that gap without some sort of refresher training. I still drive commercial vehicles just not trucks instead city bus for the time being. I have about 3 months experience with driving trucks but it's been awhile.

    Recently, we moved out to Phoenix, Arizona closer to Mesa/Tempe. Anyways, just curious which companies I should consider out here. I've been looking at Pride, Swift refrigerated, decker, Schneider, and a couple others.

    The plan is to stay with them for about 2 to 3 years and then see what my options are after. I'd like to avoid having to pay for refresher training if possible.
     
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  3. Judge

    Judge Road Train Member

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  4. abyliks

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    Start looking locally and see what you can find, there’s always #### work available like food service or dump trucks. Worst they can say is no
     
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  5. ibcalm19

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    Apply to the companies that have what you are looking for. Let them be the ones that tell you yes or no. I don't believe you will have to pay for a refresher course. Those companies may tell you to go with a trainer for a minute. It is all about getting to where you want to be. All the best to you on your journey
     
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  6. ArcticWolves

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  7. Chinatown

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    Do you want a local job or OTR or regional?
    Doubt you need a refresher; only 8 mos. out of the seat isn't much.
     
  8. ArcticWolves

    ArcticWolves Light Load Member

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    Absolutely, I will just seeing what companies are out there and I'm interested in OTR/regional more than local for now. I don't have my TWIC or Hazmat for the time being. Lost it when I transferred my license from California to Arizona.
     
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    Do you have any endorsements?
     
  10. ArcticWolves

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    Doubles/Triples, tanker (no hazmat), passenger, motorcycle
     
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