Need a CDL

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Sonja04, Mar 2, 2011.

  1. Sonja04

    Sonja04 Bobtail Member

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    Hi everyone,
    I was sent to a trucking school for CRST Expedited,
    it was a 17 day course. On the 12th day I was kicked out because I didn't learn quick enough. I really want to become a truck driver and I have a permit but, also have bad credit so many schools are out of the question. Does anyone have any advice for me? Thank you
     
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  3. Flying Dutchman

    Flying Dutchman Road Train Member

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    You are more than likely going to need schooling to get hired, and apparently more extensive training which is only offered by larger companies. I would suggest renting a truck, since it generally is a one time cash deal, no credit check. However, that does not gain you any training or experience to get you pre hire points. good luck.
     
  4. Kittyfoot

    Kittyfoot Crusty Ancient

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    What exactly do you mean "didn't learn quick enough"? Didn't learn what?
     
  5. Pmracing

    Pmracing Road Train Member

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    Oh, so this was company funded schooling and they weeded you out.

    Was it book or driving skills?

    Mikeeee
     
  6. DOTrevenuepatrol

    DOTrevenuepatrol Medium Load Member

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    Many states will pay for your schooling or at least a portion of it, check with local driving school for more info..
     
  7. Sonja04

    Sonja04 Bobtail Member

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    I didnt learn the manuvers quick enough, the book studies were easy
     
  8. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    frankly 17 days of a course you went through was not enough.. that amounts to (about) 3 weeks....i mean c'mon, i teach truck drivers, and it takes a class B person about 4 to 5 weeks... there is just too much to learn AND practice and 17 days is not enough..

    i would suggest, trying a local school and see if you qualify for the WIA program from your state. if not, then you will need a co-signer for a student loan, if you cannot get a loan on your own.

    but you NEED to determine what CDL license you want, do you want an A for tractor-trailers, or a B for straight trucks..??
     
    chompi Thanks this.
  9. Sonja04

    Sonja04 Bobtail Member

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    It was a company sponsered school
     
  10. Sonja04

    Sonja04 Bobtail Member

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    I'm trying to get my class A license
     
  11. Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    ok then for crying out loud, it takes on average 4 to 6 weeks to learn class A and that is "the short course",

    or 8 to 10 weeks for the "longer time course" (its just more practice time)

    you were "rooked" into this by them...they ain't no school....
     
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