First class truck driving school-Tampa

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  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    As far as I know, trucking company cdl schools require it for new first time drivers. Something to do with E-Verify to ensure the new cdl student/grad is in the country legally. They can order what's considered an "original" from the state or country where they were born.
     
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  3. Jonny1

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    Every state DOT will require an original birth certificate to obtain a CDL permit for training. I remember I only had the hospital issued certificate and had to have the state send me an official copy. They actually had an option for expediting the process for an additional fee. I almost missed the class because the DOT would not allow me to take the permit tests until I had that document in hand. That was 10 years ago, I could only imagine what they require today.
     
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  4. Tunahead

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    Graduated from First Class Truck Training in Tampa today. It was a great experience. The instructors are patient and knowledgeable. Extremely flexible schedule, come and go as you want seven days a week. I really can't recommend it enough if you live in the area. I got my permit and endorsements before enrolling and was in the truck, on the yard the first day. For the first 3 days I was the only student on the yard most of the time. A couple guys would come in for an hour or two. The second week there were 3 or 4 of us regularly. I know I got more practice time in 2 weeks than I would get anywhere else. Aced the examination. Very happy with experience there. Now I'll go learn how to really do it.
     
  5. Chinatown

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    Which company are you going with?
     
  6. Tunahead

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    Swift.
     
  7. Chinatown

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    Teaming with your brother?
     
  8. Tunahead

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    Yep. That's still the plan. I just had a few delays. Actually still not heading out until after Thanksgiving.
     
  9. Chinatown

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    You and your brother still planning on R&L Carriers later?
    TWT Refrigerated Service pays teams .60 cpm but not sure you're in the hiring area. They run teams 48 states.
     
  10. Tunahead

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    It's all up in the air for now. Swift is treating him very well and the teams he's talked to at his DC are happy and earning pretty well.
     
  11. Chinatown

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    That's some good points. Making decent paychecks is what's important. Best wishes to you both.
    Hometime is probably real good, running out of a DC.
     
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