Dont want to spend six weeks with a trainer.

Does anybody know of a good company with the least amount of trainer time? Im new to having a CDL but I am not new to the road. (rode with my dad most of my childhood.also did hotshot two years) Im ready to get out on my own and dont really want to be with a trainer for six weeks. If anybody can give me a couple of company names I would be very thankful. If it helps Im based out of New Orleans,LA and yes it has rained nonstop for the last two days. No water in the house yet! Hate tropical Storms.

 

Interested in tank?

 

Interested in anything that gets me on the road.

 

Watkins has no trainers. Do a 10 day orientation, pass, here's the keys go haul freight! Not sure if Louisiana is in the hiring zone though.

 

I will open my post by saying you are more advanced than a regular newbie...no doubt but you gotta understand you dont make the rules. In alot of major companies you will be with a trainer maybe not six weeks, maybe 2 weeks or 4 but you will be. Your best shot at being free of training time is to apply with a local company in your area and talk to them to give you a driving test to see if you pass. I thought I was gonna pass my driving test coming from a trucking family but I failed and the reason is that not all trucks are the same...at all. So dont close some good opportunities because you dont want to train. Sometimes is good to show your employer during training that you can handle your own and it pays off they will let you go on your own quick...remember thay are trusting you with over 100thousand dollars of equipment they need to be sure you know what your doing. Good luck.

 

Thanks for the advice rag. I dont mind doing a little training time. 2-3 is not a problem. I understand I have to pay my dues just like everyone else. I am hoping I can just find one that has the least amount of time with a trainer.

 

I do have my tanker and doubles. I am willing to get hazmat. I see your from sorrento are you local or otr?

 

A trainer will be to your benefit. Your going to waste a lot of time and money driving around aimlessly while you teach yourself the ropes. Been there done that! Don't be scared, it will go by quickly and when its over you will probably still have questions.

 

Suck it up and go with a trainer. This ain't no hotshot gig. You need the training. It will lessen the period of time needed to get going solo.

 

I was with a trainer for 3 weeks (Transport America). My trainer acknowledged I was ready after about 10 days and was gonna let me solo after 2 weeks but because of insurance reasons I was required to complete a 3rd week.

6 weeks is pretty long. If you have acquired good maneuvering skills are good with trip planning and understand all the company's expectations in regards to paperwork and qualcomm communication after a few weeks I can imagine 6 weeks would seem like a little overkill.