Probably starting school in July

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  1. Mar 25, 2015 #1
    hoovified

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    So, it looks like after a lot of research I will probably be going to school in July! Very excited. I will be going to a community college. The guy who runs the program says he doesn't think I will be able to get anything local (not that I can't try) but he still thinks I will be able to get regional (LOTS of job opportunities around here in NE PA).

    What do you think? I was in an accident and got a ticket for driving to fast for road conditions (from the accident, which only involved my car), that happened in June 2012. So by the time July rolls around, it will be over 3 years old.

    Just curious about what you guys think. I am considering Shaffer/Crete but am fearful because I am overweight and I don't want to go through a sleep apnea test that could be bogus? We will see where the road takes me I suppose.
     
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  3. Mar 25, 2015 #2
    Clamhammer

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    UM hate to tell but your MVR will show it for five years when you go to get work after you get your CDL. Sleep apnea test get it! if you have sleep Apnea you will do yourself, your family and all those on the road a favor. do you want to fall asleep at the wheel? and kill some innocent family? or yourself?
     
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    hoovified

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    I know that it will still show on my MVR. I also know there are some companies that are more lenient with having a perfect record than others. I was hoping for some more info or to hear from someone who has had a similar thing on their record when they got hired at places. I know I can still be hired, if I have to go OTR then I will but in such a place as mine with tons of companies, I'm not sure I will have to.

    Also, what I was saying with the Crete/Shaffer thing is from what I researched they diagnose pretty much everyone they test as having sleep apnea. I do not have issues with sleeping, or staying awake. If I did this probably wouldn't be a career I would be considering as I know the different sleep patterns it entails.
     
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  5. Mar 25, 2015 #4
    Chinatown

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    Dartco - Reading, PA (may require sleep apnea test:not positive though)
    Get paid up to $450 per week while you train then start out earning more with an OTR, regional, dedicated or local truck driving job with Dartco. $.40 cents-per-mile.
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  7. Mar 25, 2015 #5
    omg-downshift!

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    When I went through school to get my cdl, I told my instructor I wanted to get a local job, he looked right at me and said, no, no you don't. He asked me why I would want to go right into 100 percent city driving without knowing how to actually drive. I was like dude, I'm 40 years old, I know how to drive. Soooo..... we spent 8 hours driving in in the city, trafic, work zones, tight backs, tighty rightys..ectt..and he effictivly taught me in fact, I had no idea how to drive. Actually, I was very poor at it. He convinced me to run the road, learn to operate, the machine and then, if I want, go local, fine So, I would ask you the same question he asked me. As far as your sleep concerns, sir.. if there is even a chance, even the smallest chance, you could zonk out at the wheel, find out, get your mask or whatever and fix it, then grip it and rip it. *drops mic, walks off stage
     
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    Chinatown

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    Some companies don't require another physical; will accept your DOT physical card from CDL school. They only require a drug test.

    Paschall Truck Lines
    Freymiller
    TransAm

    Freymiller is the best of these three. Call and ask about the physical in case policy has changed. Don't mention being overweight.
     
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  9. Mar 26, 2015 #7
    hoovified

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    I understand where you are coming from. I see you are from Texas. I'm not sure about out there but around here there are local jobs that don't require that much in city driving. I know because my ex boyfriend has one. Thank you for your advice. Also, I am a miss, not a "sir."
     
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  10. Mar 26, 2015 #8
    hoovified

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    Thank you for your advice Chinatown! I have been stalking the forums for many months now and know you always try your best to help out. Much appreciated. Once I'm in a truck I will have more to talk about on here, I'm sure.
     
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