limo driver to trucker driver?

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  1. Aug 18, 2017 #1
    race64

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    I am thinking of changing my career but I had an accident 2015 (wasn't my fault) and I can't get insurance for my limo.
    Do you think this will be a hindrance in getting a CDL?
     
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  3. Aug 18, 2017 #2
    Chinatown

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    No hindrance at all. What's your plan; a private cdl school or a trucking company cdl school?
    Where is your location; city/state?
     
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    pattyj

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    How come you can't get insurance?
     
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    motocross25

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    Hey let me ask you something. On my prom night a group of people got a limo, and their limo driver was picking up one of the persons, and pulled down into their driveway and got caught in like the valley of 2 hills. His front bumper was on one and his real was on the other and he couldn't get a run at either to get out. Is this a common occurrence in the limousine business?
     
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  7. Aug 19, 2017 #5
    race64

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    I am live in jersey city, nj. I called the DMV and they said I have to wait 4 months or more to take the road test. They are so backed up. Is the waiting time shorter if I go to a private CDL school? I need a job fast.
     
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    MidwestResident

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    4 months to take a road test?? HOLY MOSES!!

    God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!
     
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    x1Heavy

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    Nothing is fast in trucking.

    I can elaborate but I rather not. Everything will fall into place in due time. And not a minute before.
     
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    Gunner75

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    I'd say you are better off going to a private cdl school
     
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    I'd probably just got to which ever is cheaper, personally
     
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  12. Aug 19, 2017 #10
    Ridgeline

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    No if you can't get insurance for your commercial vehicle, you may end up not getting a job in trucking. IT is much more a problem, especially when there is an accident involved and I am thinking that you had some litigation that went against you and no commercial insurance company will touch you, not the limo but you because of it.
     
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