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What do I need to do?

Discussion in 'Expediter and Hot Shot Trucking Forum' started by jchief, May 17, 2014.

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  1. May 29, 2014 #11
    jchief

    jchief Bobtail Member

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    Next question. What do I need to test with for my driver's test. Looking at a 40' max trailer to haul with. Does the trailer I test with need to be a certain length???
     
    jchief, May 29, 2014
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  3. May 30, 2014 #12
    GearWarrant

    GearWarrant Medium Load Member

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    I assume you mean for your CDL. Indiana states that you must test with equipment similar to that which you will be using. It states that in the CDL study guide. I would suggest though to go to a CDL school and do it that way.
     
    GearWarrant, May 30, 2014
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  4. May 30, 2014 #13
    Nedrudt

    Nedrudt Light Load Member

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    Ya "similar" equipment. Doesn't need to be exactly the same trailer or length but atleast needs to be 10,001 gvw. Study up that pre-trip though. I tested on a semi so not sure what testing with a hotshot would be like
     
    Nedrudt, May 30, 2014
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  5. May 30, 2014 #14
    jchief

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    Looks like a school might be my only option, or best option. Unless I go to a school or have "verifiable" experience, I can only use my truck. That sucks. I could understand for a 25 year old, but ####, I'm 54 and been pulling my whole life.

    Oh well. One more option to check on.

    Thanks for the help.
     
    jchief, May 30, 2014
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  7. May 30, 2014 #15
    Nedrudt

    Nedrudt Light Load Member

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    Are you reffering to renting a truck to do the test?
     
    Nedrudt, May 30, 2014
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  8. May 31, 2014 #16
    jchief

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    No sir, I have a couple of trucks I can get a hold of to test. I am talking about no "verifiable" experience pulling a trailer and being able to work for someone.
     
    jchief, May 31, 2014
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  9. May 31, 2014 #17
    jchief

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    Is there any companies out there that will hire someone with no verifiable experience??
     
    jchief, May 31, 2014
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