2yr Experience in '06-'07

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  1. Moehaas

    Moehaas Bobtail Member

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    Are you considered a new driver if you have your class A but the last time you drove was in 2007?
     
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  3. Vic Firth

    Vic Firth Road Train Member

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    @Chinatown Yes I believe so more than likely you’ll need a refresher and go out with a trainer
     
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  4. Chinatown

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    How much experience did you have when you quit driving?
    If you still have your cdl and can pass the DOT physical, plenty of companies will hire you. You'll get some refresher with an experienced driver in most cases.
     
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  5. Chinatown

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    You can try this one. Small outfit, but don't know the hiring policy on a long gap in driving.
    Merrell Transport, LLC
    17345 E Admiral Pl
    Tulsa, OK 74116
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    Company drivers & owner-operators.
    • All year tractors considered and E Log exempt trucks accepted
    • There is no minimum on the year of trucks but all trucks must pass an in house inspection for the Department of Transportation standards.
     
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  7. SmoothBore

    SmoothBore Medium Load Member

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    I started driving in 2007, have you been involved/staying up with trucking since then? It’s a whole different industry than you remember it.
     
  8. Moehaas

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    Moehaas Bobtail Member

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    I picked up a 1099 assignment for a week from Syracuse to Anaheim. It was a 10-speed Cascadia, and it was a smooth and seamless experience. Drove safely & efficiently through a nasty storm from IN to CO. Used Samsara for logs, and have been catching up reading and watching educational material for the past few months.

    What do think are the major areas of change since then?
     
  10. Chinatown

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    I've known about the company for several years.
     
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  11. Moehaas

    Moehaas Bobtail Member

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    I asked because I'd like to look for others in case they couldn't bring me onboard. Just left a massage Abilene recruiting. Thanks again for sharing!
     
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