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Just another wannabe

Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by law323, Jan 6, 2011.

  1. Jan 6, 2011 #1
    law323

    law323 Bobtail Member

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    Hi All -
    I'm new to this site, and very glad that I found it.
    I spend hours reading about driving, as that's my dream.
    I have my CDL A and HAZMAT from 2009, but have not
    started driving yet. The license will expire in 2014.
    I'm a 53 yr old female, and plan to try and go OTR before
    2014. What do you think my chances are? I'm assuming
    that as long as I start driving trucks before the expiration,
    I won't have to retest. How does that all work out? Do you
    continue to keep a CDL as long as you have a verifiable
    driving job? Do you have to retest once your expiration date
    comes up?
    Your responses will be greatly appreciated. (I'm in NH)
    Thanks!
     
    law323, Jan 6, 2011
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  3. Jan 6, 2011 #2
    Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Welcome to the party! You'll have to go through a refresher course of some sort and company training to go solo. There are plenty of companies th pick from! The only thing I ever had to retest for was maintaining my DOT physical and my HazMat endorsement (pre-2011 background check). I don't carry the HazMat endorsement any longer though.
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2011 #3
    law323

    law323 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the info, Lilbit!
     
    law323, Jan 6, 2011
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    Lilbit Thanks this.
  5. Jan 6, 2011 #4
    lil may

    lil may Road Train Member

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    Best Of Luck to you and Welcome to the forum
     
    lil may, Jan 6, 2011
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  7. Jan 7, 2011 #5
    rambler

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    Welcome to you.
     
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