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New driver question.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ranjr1999, Jul 9, 2014.

  1. Jul 9, 2014 #1
    ranjr1999

    ranjr1999 Bobtail Member

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    I have a question regarding training. I completed truck driving school in 2003 and got a local T/T job and spent 3.5 years there. In 2007 I got a non trucking job that I kept till now. I have maintained my class A CDL and endorsements. My question is, is their any way I can get back into driving without attending another school?
     
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  3. Jul 9, 2014 #2
    sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    Wouldn't have to do training all over, I believe they call it a refresher course. Maybe a week/few days.
     
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    tow614 Thanks this.
  4. Jul 9, 2014 #3
    pattyj

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    Depends,some mainly the mega carriers will require u to take a refresher course or maybe go out with a trainer since you don't have any otr exp.Do you want to stay local or otr?If local you may be able to land a driving job.
     
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  5. Jul 9, 2014 #4
    Chinatown

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    Where is your location? Some companies such as Maverick will hire you and put you through a training phase; there's other companies also.
     
    Chinatown, Jul 9, 2014
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  7. Jul 10, 2014 #5
    ranjr1999

    ranjr1999 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the replies. I'm will be moving to the Nashville area in a month. I'd like to get a local or regional job, but I'm not ruling out OTR. I wasn't sure if it was possible due to me being out of the industry for 7 years.
     
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  8. Jul 10, 2014 #6
    tow614

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    Since you are moving to nashville i believe my company would.hire you...pm me if you want me to ask
     
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  9. Jul 10, 2014 #7
    tow614

    tow614 Road Train Member

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    Never mind..just asked and they require 1 year recent driving at least.
     
    tow614, Jul 10, 2014
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  10. Jul 10, 2014 #8
    tow614

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    Try Big G ... they might
     
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