Back to Trucking after a Few Years

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by insipidtoast, Jul 20, 2026.

  1. Long FLD

    Long FLD Road Train Member

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    In the eyes of insurance companies you are basically a new driver. You’re probably past the point of only doing a refresher since you’ve been out 6 years.
     
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  3. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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  4. Numb

    Numb Crusty Curmudgeon

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    it's because of the threads you had months back. :rolleyes:
     
  5. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    Picky, picky, picky....

     
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  6. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    Lots of conditions have to be met as well. :rolleyes:
     
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  7. Woobie

    Woobie Medium Load Member

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    I dropped my CDL 8 years ago when I came off the road, I'm restarting with Schneider next month to get it back. Only a 9 month contract after training so if it isn't a good fit it won't be long before I can jump ship. It's an option, according to the recruiter I spoke with, they have training at Green Bay, Indianapolis, Charlotte NC and Wilmer TX. Pay scale isn't great, but it's not bad either.
     
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  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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  9. Mega Express

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    Schneider will count all your experience from the previous 10 years last time I checked. They are not going to be helpful with any of your other long list of demands. But they got trucks and freight. Just go do it for 3 months and then all of sudden all the other companies will magically recognize your previous experience too.
     
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  10. insipidtoast

    insipidtoast Road Train Member

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    I guess I could ease up on the no HM endorsement parameter. Just not interested in HM tanker specifically. Not sure I remember how to get the HM endorsement. I let it expire, so I assume that means the whole nine yards: knowledge test at DMV, TSA background check/fingerprinting, etc.
     
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