Carriers that don't require a refresher?

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  1. EV87

    EV87 Light Load Member

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    Not much at all. I did my OTR training, tested out to go solo, and at the urging of my girlfriend at the time, returned home in hopes of finding a local gig. I was one of the foolish ones who didn't listen to the placement people at driving school insisting that a year be put in OTR before trying local.
     
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    sooooooooooooooo many people don't know/realize this
     
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    Western Express does a free refresher coarse by that I mean you drive teams with a trainer for two weeks for three fifty a week then you get your.own truck. I just did it.
     
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    How did that go for you? Care to share your experience?
     
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    Schneider has no refresher course said you need 1 month experience in 10 years I heard.
     
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    Swift will put you through a refresher. 2-3 day orientation. 1-2 weeks with a trainer. They will pat you during orientation and training. You WILL NOT pay them.
     
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    Pay....not PAT. LOL
     
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    LOL your responding to a poster whom hasnt returned to the forums since 7 years ago.
     
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    Oops......did it again. I think I'll go to bed now! Long day.