Any advise for drivers with some experience but haven't driven for more than 3 years?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by truckerhoss, Sep 23, 2014.

  1. truckerhoss

    truckerhoss Bobtail Member

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    I'm having a hard time getting back into trucking. My schooling is invalid for some carriers. I've been advised to take a refresher course, but I don't have the money for it. Any suggestions? I'm in southern California.
     
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  3. NavigatorWife

    NavigatorWife Road Train Member

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    Insurance companies pretty much dictate the rules, no driving in 6 mo time, no job with that company. Have you tried one of the companies with school training, you might have to stay with them for a year. Stay away from CRE. Prime is ok, company drive the lightweight trucks that are governed. I hear bad tales with a lot of other companies, checking threads on here might be a good idea. So many changes in just 3 years too.
     
  4. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    Try some of the larger companies like Swift. They are self insured like most mega carriers.
     
  5. kenszo47

    kenszo47 Light Load Member

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    Sure..most state run employment offices offer schooling at no charge provided you take work in the industry. Nothing has changed other than the hours of service regarding 34 hr reset and must have over 168 hrs between them. Mandatory half hour break at the 8 hr on duty.
     
  6. truckerhoss

    truckerhoss Bobtail Member

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    Yes they do offer it so long as you're unemployed. I have a full time job.
     
  7. Powder Joints

    Powder Joints Subjective Prognosticator

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    Robertson Ready Mix Corona, Apex Bullk Vicyorille, Valley Bulk Victorville, Double Eagle Hesperia, heres a few. Commerical Transport / Holiday Rock Upland. Transforce Staffing
     
  8. truckerhoss

    truckerhoss Bobtail Member

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    I'm too far for inland empire, but robertsons is everywhere. I will try them. Thank you.
     
  9. lcfd15

    lcfd15 Medium Load Member

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    talk with some of your local driving CDL schools. Some of them have recruiters connected that will coordinate your school being paid by a trucking company as long as you go and work for them for "x" amount of months.
     
  10. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    KKW Trucking in Pomona will probably hire you.
     
  11. Pahrump

    Pahrump Medium Load Member

    Need to call your wife or kick your dog,,one thing I love about having my own authority I can tell anyone to stick it in your ear,,Block the driveway? Moron to Moron is what I am hearing..
     
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