How do I get back into trucking?

I know where I am there are schools with programs set up just for people who only need a minimal amount of training, like to the point where its just a matter of getting use to there equipment to pass a road test and its pretty cheap. I would start by seeing if there is anything like that you could do and get your cdl back that way. Sounds like you have 10 years or so of experience which should all be documented somewhere. As long as you have no accidents or mishaps and a clean record I think a good company looking for good drivers will overlook the small gap in there. With your amount of experience there is no way would I go to some mega somewhere and do a year of there silly program. Id rather deliver pizzas.

 

You're a girl and say "tee hee" so I'm obligated to help.

Call the local schools like these guys said.

Step 1 - go to dmv, take written test for combination vehicles and air brakes. ($40)
Step 2 - go to school, show new DMV permit,rent truck, pay tester ($??... call them)
Step 3 - shiny new license
Step 4 - current med card
Step 5 - profit

 

Looking for an update!

Gawd.....it's hell being teased!

 

Best advice about backing is to go slow, and don't back into trucks.

 

If you have a relative in laredo fake move in with them and use the cities grant money for truck drivers.

Lots of programs in Laredo free of charge to locals.

 

you can indeed get a cheap motel room, or a rooming house, or an Inn..just be sure when you write down the address, you don;t say..

Girl Rocks @
Holiday Inn
rm 432


use the street address.