CDL to make money for college

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by coolphilip04, Apr 16, 2012.

Apr 16, 2012 #1

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I recently got my class A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker, Hazmat (pending TSA/FBI screening), airbrakes. (Took me 2 tries for the road test because I didn't learn how to double-clutch when I was learning)

I have been hauling grain for the farmer who let me use his truck to take the test but I have only been hauling 36-42ft grain trailers. I applied to CRST (Yes, I have read the horror stories - I think it is what you make it), and might apply to a few others. CRST called me and they want me to take a 2 week refresher because I haven't been driving 45 or longer.

What would you do? I hate getting stuck in something that I can't get out of - granted it's only 8 months but... it's 8 months.

I also think I will drop off applications for cooperatives and elevators here for spring drivers. Does anyone have any experience with that.

Thanks for taking the time to read!

Edit: I am 21 so can do OTR.

Last edited: Apr 16, 2012

coolphilip04, Apr 16, 2012

coolphilip04, Apr 16, 2012

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