What can I do with this CDL?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Wynston, Sep 10, 2011.

  1. Sep 10, 2011 #1
    Wynston

    Wynston Bobtail Member

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    Hi all. I got my CDL in 2008 and then I started as an owner operator which didn't work out. I have been doing other work since then. My class A is still valid far as I know, but I have to get my medical tests done so I can get my medical card. My question is, will it be possible for me to break back into the field? Is my class A CDL still valid if I go back and get my medical tests so I have my medical card? Thanks for any help you can give me.
     
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  3. Sep 10, 2011 #2
    chompi

    chompi Road Train Member

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    You will most likely have to go through a school or at the very least take a refresher course.

    Maybe you can also start another thread telling other newbies about your experience trying to go O/O from the start. I have tried to explain this to them till I was blue in the face but for some reason it just doesn't register. Maybe they will listen to someone who had done it.
     
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  4. Sep 11, 2011 #3
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    7122894003481 Bobtail Member

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    Some people have to learn things the hard way. So many people have it in their minds that all owner operators make a ton of money and get to work whenever they want.

    They dont keep in mind that those owner operators also have a ton of operating costs.....And sure you can work whenever you want....Whenever you want to make money!

    I know it seems exciting to get your own truck and run your own show, and for some people it works out great. But I dont think most of these newbies know just how much goes into being an owner operator.
     
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  5. Sep 12, 2011 #4
    Ops85

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    scrape ice off the windows :mooh:
     
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