companies that dont require refresh course

I hope your able to achieve your dreams. Sometimes thats all a man has.

 

Whatever. I was just giving him information. Feel free to skip my posts if that bugs ya.

 

Yes, information is good.....might help a driver get a job.

 

I can tell from your posts you dont have a clue, so as not to confuse a true student coming here, I will clarify:

26,001 GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) which mean both truck and cargo contents, is what dermines if you need a CDL,. if your at that weight min., both truck and contents........you will require a CDL. If your not towing a trailer, you need a B, if your towing a trailer you need an A. If you dont meet those weight standards, but have a truck with air brakes, some states require an F with an air brake endorsement and a medical card, and some dont.

Depending on the size ,brand, type, of truck and trailer and the amount of fuel, an empty trailer and tractor typically weigh somewhere around 35000 to 37000, allowing for about 44000 lbs of freight.

Could you have a 55000 GVW , sure so whats your point? Just spouting off like you actually know something I guess??

You need to really do a little study, because most of your posts just confuse people who are here to learn about this industry. Its very evident from that last post you do not have a clue, so spend some time learning about the industry instead of acting like an idiot and posting stupid comments that cause confusion and might make a student make a poor career move. Its clear you dont like how I post the frank truth, you would rather just have someone tell you like you wish it was.......well there are plenty of those people here too. Like I have said in past, I wish you much success and hopefully you will spend sometime here learning more about the industry, so you can make an educated career move, if you choose.

 

I did the OTR thing for 4 years with FFE. Then i got a job driving for Trailways bus lines (Remember go Big Red ) for 3 years. Then i decided to do the military thing and went on active duty for 8 years with the Army. When i got out i got grandfathered into the CDL in 92. Obviously and i dont blame them but no company would hire me without going through training again. I went with Schneider National. They were big in recruiting Vets. after the 1st gulf war. I stayed with them for 8 months before getting an LTL job.

 

OMD, I am with you on the "no refresher" for those WITH EXPERIENCE.

I believe it's a money rackett, and used to "bind" a driver to a company.

I also think it's HILARIOUS when someone with under 5 years exp tries to advise others on here, and I laugh my ### off when the driving school graduates spout off like they are something "extra special".

But I will agree with ONE point you didn't......

Going from straight truck to Tractor trailer is NOT easy.
I know, cause i did it.

I would HIGHLY advise you get some seat time in a "controlled environment" before you decide to jump out into the world of crazy 4-wheelers and rookie truckers.

But don't give my words any more weight than anyone else.
I'm nothing.
I've only driven trucks "off and on" for 25+ years, and they say i "need a refresher" too.