Carriers that don't require a refresher?

Hello,
Thanks in advance for reading my post. I haven't driven since August and I'm looking to get back on the road. I applied with May Trucking and spoke with a recruiter, and was told I would need to take a refresher course. I absolutely do not have the money to go through a refresher at the moment..
My first question is: Do you know off-hand of any companies that will not require me to take a refresher course and just get back into training?
Also, do you know which companiees do their orientations out of Salt Lake City, or Utah in general? The only one I'm aware of is CR England and honestly I'd rather go work at Walmart than get mixed up with them. I'd rather not take yet another greyhound trip across the country if I don't have to.
Please keep in mind I have a clean driving record, no DUI, no criminal background, and relatively decent employment history.
Any insight is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

Try Pride Transport in Salt Lake City.

 

It depends on their INSURANCE COMPANY that is who enforces the refresher requirement

 

Prime, I believe - will put you through refresher.

My brother in law is doing this as we type.

But greyhound is involved. I think they'll pay the fare, though.

 

Your fingers tired, me old cobber?

 

If Pride doesn't work out, try:

Western Express
Schneider
Swift

They have their own refresher course plus a job.
Swift has a terminal in SLC with Central Refrigerated.

 

How much driving experience did you have before you got off tne road?

 

This is an important piece of Info as well. If it's over 4 months Knight will most likely take you as an evaluation meaning you will go out with a trainer for 2 to 6 weeks depending on how well you do the first two weeks. They have a yard in SLC as well. All the other suggestions on here are worth a look see too.

 

Try usxpress iam having the same problem.
going to Dallas on the 28 april for 3 day Orientation and then 50 Hrs refresher Training and then solo,
Here is what i got from Knight Trans.


Squire CDL Training Program
Knight Transportation’s Southeast region is dedicated to our Memphis terminal as the prime location for our Squire CDL training program. We are located at 8400 Industrial Drive, Olive Branch, MS 38654 (just minutes outside of the Memphis city limits). The schooling is approximately two weeks long, including one week for orientation, and then one week of schooling.

CDL Weekly Breakdown: Week 1: Driver Orientation
Week 2: Classroom/Training Range (where you will work to learn your skills for driving)
Week 3-6: OTR with a trainer
**After completion of the training with your trainer, you will be requried to run a total of 30, 000 safe miles to complete the program. **


Orienation Daily Breakdown: Day 1: Hair & Urine Drug Test. Physicals.
Day 2: Safety Videos, Paperwork.
Day 3-5: Paperwork.

Tuition for our refresher is $1,200, but the only upfront fee is $100 at the start of orientation. All tuition will begin getting paid off once you are a solo driver for Knight Transportation at $25 from each week’s paycheck, which is about two months after you have begun your training. There is however, a $100 processing fee due the first day of school, which covers your drug screening and your physical. All of the following expenses are covered upfront for you, transportation to Memphis via Greyhound, lodging at our local Whispering Woods Hotel, as well as covering the first two meals of your day.

 

Thanks Chinatown I'm gonna put in an app for all 4 tomorrow and see what comes of it!