Question on "Recent Experience" when completing an driving application

I just talked to one company and told them I drove a little over the past few years. She asked right away how much I drove with him. I said no more than 1 weekend or so a month. She told me I should be fine with the 40 hour refresher course I finished this past Friday. But unfortunately they didn't have work in my area. But this gave me some hope that I might find a company that will work with me.

Thanks,
Trucker Joe

 

I'm not sure they want me to disclose their name, but they are a small shop in West Palm Beach. I found them on Craigslist. This was the first company that I applied with that didn't have an online application form. They used a handwritten form. I'm knew to all of this but it seems to me they could want to hire me on but than a few days latter could hear back from their insurance company that my experience doesn't meet their requirements. If I can't get local work I might go OTR to build up some "recent experience" than get a local trucking job asap. Schneider is looking for drivers near me in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Thanks,
Trucker Joe