Experienced driver trying to get back into the trucking industry

Just read the forum description under each forum and pick the one you think it fits best. If it is a bad fit no biggie, we'll move it and under the forum subtitles you will see a link left behind that will take you to it's new forum.

If you can't still find it then view your forum posts and you can find it that way. You can do that from your profile or click on your name on an old post.

This forum is fine since it's already here or experienced truckers advice. You are 50/50.

Even if you had you CDL you'll have to go through refresher training which means going back out with a trainer until he signs you off. I don't see why a company that would give you a chance wouldn't help you with a road test. DUI rehires vary, some 7 years some 10 years. You definitely have to follow the return to duty regulations which means you have to get signed off by a SAP (Substance Abuse Professional). That is your first step. Your next steps would be to get your medical card and CDL permit and hopefully find your first job in OR.

You will have to get on the phone and start talking to companies is the only way you will find out.

 

Post questions on "Experienced Drivers Advice."

Many, many changes since you quit driving in 2005. You can find a job, that's no problem, but you have to jump through the hoops these days. First you have to get the CDL-A along with a DOT physical & some formal training. These days the insurance companies approve new hires. Try Swift refresher course, then shop around for companies that will hire you. You may not like the first company you go with, but stick it out for a year and you will be OK. Many experienced drivers are surprised at what is required to get back on the road these days.

 

Who's the mod here?

 

You don’t. You need to create a thread where you want it to be.

A moderator will move it if it is in an inappropriate forum.

Most users here read through most of the forums so I wouldn't worry about it too much.

 

You can't move it, I'll move it to http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/experienced-truckers-advice/ I think it might fit a little better in there.

 

you've been out of a truck for more then 3 years. Be prepared to go back to school all over again and then training with a trainer. Insurance companies will require this.
Most insurance companies for the mega fleets will not even accept a 40 hour refresher any more.

I know from experience, I held a valid class a and a med card and still had to go back to school for a 160 hour course. after spending 3 years behind a desk.