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Class A permit in hand, now what to do with it. . . . . .

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by RyanLeary77, Jan 12, 2011.

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  1. Jan 12, 2011 #1
    RyanLeary77

    RyanLeary77 Bobtail Member

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    Hello all,

    I recently acquired my Class A CDL permit in PA. Now I am not sure what I wanna do with it. I have been involved in the Towing & Recovery industry for almost 8 years now, but now I feel that it is time to become a big boy. The company I am currently with has the fleet of Class A vehicles (Heavy Wreckers, TT's and Multi Car Haulers), but I'm not doing much with any of them. I had originally planned on getting my CDL thru them using their equipment, but now I am having second thoughts. I would like to put myself thru school, but I do not have the time. I have also considered going to work OTR with a company who will put me thru school, but I would be taking a LARGE pay cut.

    What to do?? Any suggestions??

    Thanks, Ryan
     
    RyanLeary77, Jan 12, 2011
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  3. Jan 12, 2011 #2
    Flying Dutchman

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    Pay cut?? Currently at company for 8 years?? And they ASSIST you with getting your Class A with equipment usage and training? Sounds like the way to go, I would do anything (personally) to stay away from OTR driving.
     
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  4. Jan 12, 2011 #3
    RyanLeary77

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    I have only been with them for approx. 9 months, I got my permit on my own, and I can use their equipment when i'm done my day, one of the drivers that I got the OK with it their going on a run (which almost never happens), I have to be off the clock, and they might let me use one of their trucks to take my test.
     
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  5. Jan 12, 2011 #4
    brsims

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    I'd stay right where you're at, hoss. A company that's willing to offer training on their equipment without costing you the earth in funding is a good company. You might not use the heavier equipment right out the door after recieving your CDL, but your company will bear in mind that you took the initiative to learn on your own. Besides, you really want to piss away 8 years at the same job in this economy? I wouldn't. Better the job you have than the job you want, at least until more jobs become available.
     
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  7. Jan 12, 2011 #5
    chopper103in

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    why take a pay cut just to learn
    just stay where you are at and uses thier equipment to take the test
    besides 8 years is long time to give up to start over at some bottom feeder company
     
    chopper103in, Jan 12, 2011
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  8. Jan 12, 2011 #6
    wulfman75

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    Am I the only one who saw that he's only been with the company for 9 months not 8 years? He has 8 years in the biz... :biggrin_255:
     
    wulfman75, Jan 12, 2011
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  9. Jan 12, 2011 #7
    RyanLeary77

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    I think so. . . . .good eye. It's not like it was hidden all to well.
     
    RyanLeary77, Jan 12, 2011
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  10. Jan 12, 2011 #8
    wulfman75

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    As far as advice on training, don't know what to tell you to be honest. I'm actually looking to go OTR and was supposed to start school this week but due to the weather down here we haven't had any classes yet.

    I'm going to a Tech school and got financial aid so it's really not costing me much. Plus still working my third shift job so it's going to be long days, but that's trucking so I'll get used to it.

    Good luck to you in whatever process you choose.
     
    wulfman75, Jan 12, 2011
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  11. Jul 17, 2011 #9
    SuperLiner

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    Well... How about an update?? Did you continue and get your class "A" or class ? CDL? Are you on the road? :Straight road:
     
    SuperLiner, Jul 17, 2011
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  12. Jul 21, 2011 #10
    RyanLeary77

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    my work schedule has been so busy that I haven't had a chance to go for it, until lately. I am going for it on July 29th.
     
    RyanLeary77, Jul 21, 2011
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