Hi everyone, I'm Josh. I'm originally from Bogalusa, LA, but at the present time I live in Clearwater, FL.
Currently, I'm honing my skills as a tractor driver during my employment with Penske Truck Leasing. Right now, I hold a Class B license, though I would like very much to upgrade to an A very quickly.
Though I spend most of my days delivering and picking up empty household moving trucks (12', 16'), I have also become extremely proficient at driving the larger trucks we have to offer for our commercial customers.
Basically, I can drive anything that doesn't have a giant trailer hooked up to it. I can drive 6-speeds, 10-speeds, super-10s, and auto-shifters. Single-axle, Tandem-axle, Sleepers, 26' box trucks, reefer units, any kind of truck anyone could need, I can drive it.
Well, Almost... As of yet, I haven't had any practical experience with a 13 or 18-speed, though from what I've read and been told about them, they seem pretty easy to pick up. The first time I ever drove a super-10, I had only heard about them. But after a few minutes, I was driving it like an old pro, or at least that's what I like to tell myself.
All that being said, if anyone has any information about how I can go about upgrading to an A, obviously without having to go back to truck driving school and re-learn everything over again, and having to put out 4 or 5 grand in the process, I would greatly appreciate any help.
Thanks again and keep the wheels spinning.![]()
New to forum, kind of new to trucking.
Discussion in 'The Welcome Wagon' started by Jackknife_83, Jun 19, 2011.
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If you have a friend with a truck that you can test in that would be a start. Next study the written portion of CDL test for your respective state. Since you have such knowledge driving those various speeds try getting on with a local company who needs drivers. Although major companies will be impressed that you can drive different speeds they won't care enough to allow you to forego refresher courses or full retraining. You have to understand the industry is now insurance based and that determines whether you get hired or not. If those don't workout checkout a couple of threads and see if a more detailed response is available. Best of luck and keep the shiny side up!!
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Welcome to the party!
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i was wondering if anyone could give me some insight. i went and graduated truck driving school in 2001 - my cdl expired feb 2009 i was in iraq at the time now i trying to get back into driving again since i recenly seperated from military in feb 2011 and was wondering which companies to stay away from and which companies are good"starter" since i now have to start all over again which really sux
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