How many O/O didn't do the cdl mill

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  1. Dec 19, 2011 #1
    corvette427

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    Im ask because i was thinking about doing one of the classes. i have had my permits for a while now. i have been doing some driving with a friend who has a few trucks. i know that the cdl mills offer a person a chance to get some experience at the cost of poverty rates. and to have you locked into a contract. should or would you do the cdl mill if you know that your are going to run you own show? i have been researching this for a while now and i know that i will be an o/o. i have even taken classes on brokerage so i could learn how to broker my own loads. i have a truck that i purchased and have been slowly rebuilding it so when i get my own authority i wont have to many problems (fingers crossed) just trying to keep cpm down as much as possible when i hit the highway
     
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  3. Dec 19, 2011 #2
    BigBadBill

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    If you are going to hit the road yourself, how you get your CDL is really not that important. I know several people that used the company schools to get CDL with intention of never driving for that company because what that school charged back was cheaper than what a local school was PLUS it was only three weeks vs. three months.

    I still believe that getting training with a trainer OTR is valuable I would suggest that you take advantage of that nightmare so that you are not just hitting the road with zero road time.
     
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  4. Dec 19, 2011 #3
    RedForeman

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    If you've been driving already, get some serious practice doing pre trip by the book and the range maneuvers and get on over to Jackson and test out. Last I heard, appointments were being scheduled 2-3 wks out so don't wait to call and set it up (presuming that your friend will go with you in one of his trucks to test).
     
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  5. Dec 19, 2011 #4
    corvette427

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    bill thanks for your input i was thinking that maybe hitting the road on someone elses equipment and getting a little money wouldnt be to bad after all it will also give me a little time to finish my kw w900 also. maybe when im ready the freight rates will increase i had been checking and some of the brokers are insane with what there offering
     
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  7. Dec 19, 2011 #5
    BigBadBill

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    LITTLE is the key word. Last I checked, while training you are getting paid like $50/day. Just think of it as part of the cost of getting into a very profitable business.

    The high level of accidents in the first year of driving are more attitude related than skill.
     
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  8. Dec 19, 2011 #6
    corvette427

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    ive been accepted to millis feb 6 just weighing my options first before i sign anything
     
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    Bucktrucker

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    A man could do alot worst.. I agree with Bill you need some OTR if you don't have it .Good Luck with your new adventure.
     
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    SHC

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    Go for it, get the training you need and then in a few months, say good bye to them and get your own thing going!!!
     
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  11. Dec 19, 2011 #9
    rogueunh

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    I never went to school, passed the written exams, passed the driving, CDL in hand.

    BUT, you have to have a job lined up doing it that way.
     
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  12. Dec 19, 2011 #10
    corvette427

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    thanks to all who have replied
     
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