I'm 22 and have only had my class C drivers license for less than a year. Am I going to be turned away from schools because of it? Will a company still pay for my CDL training or if I pay for it myself will a company hire me?
Appreciate any advice on this.
I've only had my drivers license for less than a year, is that a problem?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by desertballs, Mar 11, 2013.
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I don't see why not. As long as ya have a clean license.
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When do you turn 23?Most companies require 23 to drive for them.Before starting school,I would suggest looking at trucking companies age requirement.Some are 21 but the majority are 23.Yes a school will take you and yes the company will pay for your schooling with strings attached.Now the only way a cpmpany will pay for your schooling is if that school honors that trucking company and you have to stay with that company a full yr before they pay for the school.desertballs, mje and critters Thank this.
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In July. Thanks, pattyj. I thought the majority was 21...
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Yea the 23 age thing is crap, I know its insurance reasons but I have almost a year experience and still get turned down by companies that hire right out of school because I'm only 22. Swift won't even hire me and I have more experience than most of their trainers, not like they're on my list of dream jobs
but still lol
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Navajo hires at age 21 and has a terminal in Chino. The corporate terminal is Denver, CO. Call or email them and ask which schools they recognize.
Their website has a section for email questions.Last edited: Mar 12, 2013
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I don't think you'll get turned away, it doesn't hurt to try.
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July is'nt too far,you should wait till then or close to it to go to school.Then you'll have more companies to choose from.
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Where did you work at last that got you your yrs exp?well almost a yr.
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Pulling a flatbed with CT Transportation, I'll hit the year mark in late April. I'm probably going to stick around another year so when I'm finally 23 I'll have 2 years with one company, which should look pretty good on an application, downside is I'll probably have to take a refresher to get back in the swing of driving a stick
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