need info have been out of trucking awhile

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by hogg-daddy, May 25, 2013.

  1. hogg-daddy

    hogg-daddy Bobtail Member

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    I have been out of a truck for about 8 years. And ready to get back in i live in arkansas, 47 years old,still have CDL, looking for a flatbed co. that could run me 3-5 weeks out wife would be with me but not a driver yet.i have heard that SYSTEMS TRANSPORT WAS A GOOD PLACE TO WORK,ANY INFO WOULD HELPFULL, AND VEARY MUCH APPRECIATED. THANKS
     
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  3. CDL1968

    CDL1968 Medium Load Member

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    I have you contacted them yet?

    Most companies require you to take a refresher course if you have been off the road more than a year.
     
  4. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    If you haven't been getting regular medical card renewals make sure your CDL is still valid . Some states are now suspending CDL's when the medical card expires .
     
  5. MNdriver

    MNdriver Road Train Member

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    I got back into the truck after 15 years out of it. I never took a "refresher course" that so many companies said I had to take. It's a cop out. Can't even say it's a demand of the insurance requirements. I swear some of these bottom feeders use it as an income line for the books.

    Agreed, double check your CDL with the state. End of this year (Jan 2014), they are going to start suspending your CDL if you have not self-certify your medical status.
    http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration-licensing/cdl/faqs.aspx
     
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    jbourque Heavy Load Member

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    RickG is right about the suspension if your medical card expires. live in iowa am retired renewed my medical card but did not contact the dot. got a letter from them about the medical card, were going to suspend my cdl if i did not send them a copy of my new medical card within 60 days.
     
  7. Suptrkr

    Suptrkr Light Load Member

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    Hogg-Daddy Where in Arkansas do ypu live.. I live in NWA and worked for Lone Star out of DFW. they are a good Flatbed Co.
     
  8. hogg-daddy

    hogg-daddy Bobtail Member

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    mena,ar.
    How long u been with them
     
  9. 3K Trans

    3K Trans Bobtail Member

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    Maverick will take you butt they will want you to haul glass i told the recruiter i was not interested and she hung up on me.What a professional.
     
  10. Cluck Cluck

    Cluck Cluck LTL Wizard

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    That's what happens when ya call someone and inquire about a job then tell them you don't wanna do it
     
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    rodknocker Road Train Member

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