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Driver looking for refresher course in Atlanta GA area to get back on road

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by kirt1966, Feb 4, 2013.

  1. Feb 4, 2013 #1
    kirt1966

    kirt1966 Bobtail Member

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    Hi I am a former OTR truck driver with 1 million+ miles and 12 years driving experience. I have been a diesel mechanic for last 8 years and want to get back to what I love which is driving. It hurts me to say everyone is telling me I would be better off WITHOUT already having CDLs, can't believe that. Now I am told I need to find a 120 hour re-fresher course near me in order to get recent experience so that someone will hire me. I have called England, PAM, Knight and they have all said the same thing. Can anyone out there help point me in the right direction. Thanks
     
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    Chinatown Thanks this.
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  3. Feb 4, 2013 #2
    Opus

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    I know Albany Tech in Albany GA does one......can't remember what the cost is, but I do remember it was real reasonable. If that"s not an option, call around to other tech schools in your area.
     
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  4. Feb 4, 2013 #3
    Chinatown

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    A lot has changed in 8 years. If you know who you want to work for, ask them if they require a refresher or complete CDL course.
     
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  5. Feb 5, 2013 #4
    kirt1966

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    Thanks Dipschitt and Chinatown I will check into both these options.
     
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  7. Feb 9, 2013 #5
    Stewey1982

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    I know central in Conley, GA will allow you to attempt to do a road test and if you pass all you have to do is go with a trainer for 5 weeks. I know Watkins Shepard will put you through a 10 day course and send you out on your own after that (only bad part is they do a lot of driver unload of furniture). I'm in the same boat as you, and this is what I've been told by their company recruiters
     
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  8. Feb 11, 2013 #6
    Ironman6622

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    Averitt express has a refresher course and there pay is decent... altho they have auto shifters
     
    Ironman6622, Feb 11, 2013
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  9. Feb 11, 2013 #7
    Ric Rabbit

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    This is correct ! Our terroristic govt is offering "fiat money credits" to put everyone thru "drive school" first . . .

    EXPERIENCE is Irrelevant ​

    . . . they prefer new people in debt, who are more eager to slave for "truck stop peanuts".

    lol ANY OTHER QUESTIONS??
     
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  10. Feb 11, 2013 #8
    Drifter1958

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    Call Averitt there are 2 service ctrs in metro atl . West is fulton and east is norcross . They have all types of training and will prob be able to hook you up .
     
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