1. Youngtrucker19

    Youngtrucker19 Light Load Member

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    How long should it take to upgrade from a Class B to an A ?
     
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  3. Wolfyinc

    Wolfyinc Road Train Member

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    as long as it takes you to go test out :p
     
  4. Youngtrucker19

    Youngtrucker19 Light Load Member

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  5. evd

    evd Light Load Member

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    only you control how long you will go and take test and do any appointment if need it .
     
  6. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    If you know how to back a 53 ft trailer,shift,make your turns fine then all can be done in an hr.Otherwise that's on what your DMV policy is when the next time you're allowed to take the test.
     
  7. Richter

    Richter Road Train Member

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    slightly less then starting with no cdl, but not much. A classB doesn't require much skill. Its just a big car really. Understanding how to back trailers is totally different. Unless your class b has a 9 or 10 speed trans you will need to relearn that to. If your B had a non synchronized trans you al teast know how to float or double clutch.
     
  8. Mniesen89

    Mniesen89 Light Load Member

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    I had a class B and recently got my A.....its like starting all over again. And guess what, these companies dont take class B experience as CDL experience. Suggest you do the same and start from scratch.

    Only leg up you have is you may have some of the written tests already taken care of for your permit.
     
  9. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Companies don't because class b you don't have exp with 53 ft trls.
     
  10. Mniesen89

    Mniesen89 Light Load Member

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    Yeah in my state, you have to know how to double clutch or they will put a restriction for automatic only...
     
  11. Mniesen89

    Mniesen89 Light Load Member

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    Yeah I know it sucks, just got to play there little game for about 45 minutes or so....
     
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