after cdl school training?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by john b, Apr 2, 2012.

  1. john b

    john b Light Load Member

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    hi all was lookin for input on training times with trainer,schneider is 2 weeks and crete is 8 weeks,assuming i pass the initial road test i am thinking the longer the training the better.would like some input from the vetrans here to see if my thinking is clear.
     
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  3. Typhoid36

    Typhoid36 Light Load Member

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    It all depends. Some people learn faster on their own than with a trainer.
     
  4. noexmarines

    noexmarines Bobtail Member

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    I'm a recent graduate from a truck driving school in Southern California. I'm looking into Schneider and I was wondering if I do not pass the road test during orientation, will they kick me to the curb or will they work with me?
     
  5. Typhoid36

    Typhoid36 Light Load Member

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    Most companies will work with you. They already invested in you by bringing you into orientation, so unless you did something incredibly stupid you should be alright.
     
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    noexmarines Bobtail Member

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    Do all trucking companies require road tests for recent graduates?
     
  7. Typhoid36

    Typhoid36 Light Load Member

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    It depends more on how long you haven't been driving more than your experience level. You can be a 30 year veteran, but if you go 6 months inbetween jobs you still need a road evaluation.
     
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  8. noexmarines

    noexmarines Bobtail Member

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    I've graduated from about a month ago from a Accredited trucking school in Southern California.
     
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    noexmarines Bobtail Member

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    I've had my CDL for about a month now and that's a month of not driving a rig. I've applied to a few different trucking companies in Fontana, CA and I have been pre approved. I'm sure that I will need to take a road test for their orientation and i'm afraid i'm a bit rusty. Will they dismiss me if I fail their road test?
     
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