Hello, My name's Dave.

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  1. Feb 27, 2012 #1
    tkdplayer

    tkdplayer Bobtail Member

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    I graduated from Western Pacific truck school in 2003 and drove for Central Refrigerated for 6mos. I'm interested in being a trucker again trying to see what options I have if any but considering reapplying with Central Refrigerated. I did get a local offer to drive a class B dump truck that I probably should take but I kinda want to prowl the road again.

    I'm 31yrs old this month with a slightly better head on my shoulders by now ready to be a career trucker just like my grandpa and his brother. Where should I apply? I understand I need to get some experience under my belt but it would be nice to get on with a decent company that I could possibly stay with for a while.

    Also if I did take that dump truck job will CLASS A companies honor the Class B dump truck job for driving experience? I don't mind driving dump truck at all I just don't like some of the owner's family.

    thanks,

    Dave
     
    tkdplayer, Feb 27, 2012
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  3. Feb 27, 2012 #2
    CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    Welcome to TTR Dave. OTR companies go back the past three years for your experience level. Only Class A OTR counts in that time frame. At least 5 states atmost companies. Even class A local doesn't count. So in other words, they would look at you with zero experience.

    But they would consider your past experience and offer you to take a refresher course and go back out with a trainer. It all depends on the company and trainer. You might be out with a trainer 3-6 weeks.

    Companies like Watkins-Shepherd require no experience.

    You know what to expect since you have 6 months. You pretty much have to do that again.

    Driving dump is fun if they run year round. You do live in a good area, so company choices are better. The forum has alot of good info. Feel free to ask any questions!
     
    CondoCruiser, Feb 27, 2012
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  4. Feb 27, 2012 #3
    MissinMyMan

    MissinMyMan Redneck Hillbilly

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    I can't answer any of the questions you have about trucking at this point but

    welcome............:yes2557:

    I hope you find what your looking for.

    You are at the age you gotta find some answers I know my daughter is 32 and trust me I know.............................................:biggrin_25517:
     
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