Looking for trainer in Miami..

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TubbyTrucker, Sep 23, 2016.

  1. TubbyTrucker

    TubbyTrucker Bobtail Member

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    Hello...I'm looking for someone that will let me ride shotgun in their truck for a day or so..
    I'm trying to refresh my memory..maybe learn something new.
    I hope what I'm asking for isn't like a trucker taboo or something..
    I sincerely apologize if I'm out of line here.
    Anyone in my area willing??
    Thanks for any input or info!!
     
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  3. Florida Playboy

    Florida Playboy Road Train Member

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    Are you an experienced driver who's been out of a truck for a while?
     
  4. TubbyTrucker

    TubbyTrucker Bobtail Member

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    No I'm not..About a year ago I was training with a friend and studying for my CDL for a week, and a death in the family followed by another halted my progress. Now that I can resume, I wanted to finish where I left off. Unfortunately, my friend moved to ND so I wont be seeing him..
    I was just wondering if anyone wouldn't mind a little training..
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Do it the easy way and attend a trucking company school if money is tight.
     
  6. TubbyTrucker

    TubbyTrucker Bobtail Member

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    That was my initial plan..but I'm having difficulty getting in any. I have a felony that's making it harder than expected.
     
  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    There's a 50 hr. cdl school in Miami that's cheap. Attend that then Carolina Cargo and TransAm will probably hire you with the felony. They also hire ex-cons.
    Carolina Logistics cuts some slack and hires felons for their cdl school.

    Can you afford a private cdl school? You need more than 50 hrs. but sometimes we just do what we have to do.
    Carolina Cargo will give you a pre--hire letter if the school wants it.
     
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  8. TubbyTrucker

    TubbyTrucker Bobtail Member

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    I'v gone to 2 schools here in Miami..Its def an option.
    Do you think it will be difficult to pass all the CDL tests with only the basic knowledge, and not having been in a truck in over a year??
    Maybe there are videos online that could help me w/o having to go to school..?
    Sorry if these questions are annoying!
     
  9. Florida Playboy

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    No, you will need to practice in a yard before testing. Go to a cheap school and get it done. Florida Beauty Express might hire you once you have your class A.
     
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  10. Chinatown

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    Not annoying at all. There's lots of Youtube videos to watch.
    Contact Carolina Cargo and Florida Beauty Express and ask for a pre-hire letter and ask if they will hire from that 50 hr. school. If not, then ask their minimum requirement for length of cdl school.
     
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