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CDL A w restriction of tractors, what school or company is best?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by treelife, Apr 16, 2017.

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  1. Apr 16, 2017 #1
    treelife

    treelife Bobtail Member

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    Hi,

    I have been reading this site for months to learn and help my husband as he tries to start his career in trucking. I've learned a lot, but have not seen his situation posted, so I guess it's time to ask your advice.

    He has had his CDL B for several years and has driven buses with it. Most recently, he got his CDL A permit in June 2016, CDL A in November, with a restriction of tractor trailers. He mostly has experience driving flatbeds He has a Tanker endorsement, Passenger, and Air Brakes. Will he definitely need to go to full school just to get the restriction off? I wondered if he couldn’t just work on the tractor trailer part only. Many schools are telling him he needs to complete (and pay for) the whole program, despite already having his CDL A and driving experience. Is there a good company where he could just do a short training for the tractor part? We checked w Schneider, that was his first choice, but it appears he cannot do their training bc of the state we live in and they want his restriction lifted bf hiring him. I wanted to ask here bc you all will know best. All advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
     
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  3. Apr 16, 2017 #2
    dptrucker

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    He only has a permit . He has to test out at dmv to get license. Only way he can drive a tractor trailer with a permit js if a license driver sits in passengrr seat while he drives. If he feels tthat he can pass the test, hr will need to get a tractor trailer to the dmv and take the test. But most companies want to see school with 160 hrs. Good luck
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2017 #3
    treelife

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    Thank you. :)
    He has the actual CDL A license, it just has a restriction for trailers.
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2017 #4
    Kentrucker

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    How does he have restrictions with trailers...But have a class A...
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2017 #5
    treelife

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    I am not certain, but probably bc w his job, they don't drive trailers, just mostly flatbeds. And that's who he got his CDL A with.
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2017 #6
    Kentrucker

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    He would definitely have to go out with a trainer..
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2017 #7
    Bean Jr.

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    Yes, I'm confused. A CDL A is for combination vehicles. What sort of combination vehicle does not involve a trailer? And if this restriction is because he took the test in a truck and trailer, then he would need to retake the test in the type of vehicle desired, ie, tractor trailer.
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2017 #8
    turtle1969

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    ive never heard of a trailer restriction, what state ? And no you do not have to go to a school, i would never tell someone to go to a school unless its there only option. you have way too many places you can apply to without paying the 3500+ for schooling. but also in order to obtain a class A he would have already had to of pulled a trailer on road test plus backed trailer in the road test also, im thinking you may be seeing something incorrect on his license
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2017 #9
    Kentrucker

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    I'm thinking he still has Class B...Bc I've never heard of that..
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2017 #10
    passingthru69

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    I have never of this before either
     
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