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CDL w/all endorsments no receint experiance

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Don.B, Apr 14, 2012.

  1. Apr 14, 2012 #1
    Don.B

    Don.B Bobtail Member

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    Hey Guys and Gals,
    I drove in the early 80's. I have a current Class A CDL with all endorsements with the exception of School Bus. I want to go on the road again. I guess I need to do CDL certification just to get my foot in the door, as I don’t have recent OTR. However, I was told I have to get an Indiana CDL, surrender my current license, then, and obtain my current CDL again. What’s up with that? Is the recruiter just confused? I’m sure that I wouldn’t be the first to show up with an existing CDL and current DOT Medical card.
     
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  3. Apr 15, 2012 #2
    Gizmo_Man

    Gizmo_Man Road Train Member

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    If and i do say IF you already have a CDL??

    DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT turn in your current CDL. That is the woorse excuse I have ever heard of someone trying to get your money.

    This from CR England I presume???

    Tell them to take that phone they are talking to you with, and stick it up thier ace.

    You NEED NOT turn in your current CDL, just go to a school IN YOUR AREA, and get a "quickie" refresher course.

    Any time someone "needs" to turn in thier current driver's license, should ONLY BE A REGULAR driver's license, NOT A CDL.!!!!
     
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  4. Apr 16, 2012 #3
    Don.B

    Don.B Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the quick response. I did question them and had no intention of surrendering my CDL. I don't know when I'll be able to scrape up the cash for a refresher, but that'll be the way I go. I didn't want to get locked into a contract that had me getting a smaller cut of cpm for something I don't really need.
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2012 #4
    eastbound & down

    eastbound & down Light Load Member

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    Go to your local one stop career centre ask if they could send you for a refresher course i just passed my w..i..a cdl A class with two truckers who needed refreshing...All they can say is no its worth a try if you lived here in cali i would send you to rep. Good luck.
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2012 #5
    Cranky Yankee

    Cranky Yankee Cranky old ######

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    no one but some local company will hire you most likely without recent experience or a refresher course happened to me too. Companies dont really care it is all insurance driven
     
    Cranky Yankee, Apr 16, 2012
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  8. Apr 27, 2012 #6
    Don.B

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    I actually had several offers. I have orientation with Harris Transport for a regional job on the 8th of May. I was able to use my 8 months on a tandem dump (with a lowboy). I'm looking forward to Driving again.
     
    Don.B, Apr 27, 2012
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  9. Apr 27, 2012 #7
    dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    As I understand it a change of residence to another state warrants surrendering ones current license. best wishes to ya..
     
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  10. Apr 27, 2012 #8
    Don.B

    Don.B Bobtail Member

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    I'm Keeping my VA license. I was concidering a refresher. That was in Indiana, but I'm not going to do that. I'll go for orientation with a company about 45 min from home. Pay and Beni's about the same as other, but new equipment, no slip seat and home on weekends.
     
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  11. Apr 27, 2012 #9
    dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    Refresher course or not, I'd keep it too residing in another state.
    I recently moved to a different state and turned in (surrendered)
    my previous state cdl at the dmv. its a law.

    Congrats on your new job!
     
    dca, Apr 27, 2012
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