Refresher course .... or not?

Some companies require a refresher course.You was still considered a newby up until the last day you drove before taking a 16 month vacation from driving.I think I would take a refresher course.Would'nt be a very good day if you fail the test and have to head all the way back home especially if you're miles and miles from home.

 

After my break (about 3 years), I went to work for Werner, not the best company, but they put me with a trainer without a refresher, and after awhile, it was like I never left, then drove with Andrus out of Saint George, UT, and they said my month with a trainer with Werner was fine and gave me my own truck, I never had any real issues with them or getting back into driving. However, I think if you do feel nervous about it in any way, take the refresher course. It will only help you.
Good luck to ya and welcome back. Drive careful out there.

 

You never really got past the newbie stage with only less than 1 year....but , we are all really rookies I think , even those that have spent their entire lives driving. Never learn it all. I'm betting that in your particular case though , with the experience you do have , you'll more than likely be better off doing the refresher course thing. I would wager it will probably be a must. Good Luck and welcome home!

 

Put in some applications; most companies may require refresher and also offer refresher.

Check with McCurdy M.W. & Co. in Houston. Not sure what type of trucking they do, but worth a phone call.

Also FFE & Western Express & Paschall Truck Lines all offer refresher & hire in Houston. Many other companies offer refresher also.

 

Schneider tanker is excellent. Congratulations. Much better than those I listed.

 

Tanker work is easy money! I've delivered to several places along the Texas Gulf Coast & it sure beats reefers or dry van.