Getting Back Into Trucking After 10 Years – Need Some Direction

Hey everyone,

I’ve been out of trucking for almost 10 years, but I still have my Class A. With how things are going right now, I’m looking to get back into it. I just don’t really know where to start.

A little about what I’m looking for:

• I’m based in northern Indiana
• Prefer to stick with dry van work
• I don’t want to run east of Ohio (never again near NY, lol)
• I’d rather head west or south — not big on California, but that’s not as big of a deal as avoiding the Northeast

It’s been a while since I’ve been on the road, so I know things have probably changed a lot. What’s the best way to start looking for companies that fit those preferences? Any recommendations for carriers, job boards, or maybe regional gigs that make sense for my area?


Appreciate any advice or pointers — thanks in advance!

 

You're the 2nd driver this week with 10 yrs. out of trucking and getting back in the game.
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You'll need a refresher course first. Nothing to that. The other guy said his refresher course instructor said it's like he never left trucking.
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KLLM Driving Academy - KLLM Transport Services
We offer refresher courses to students around the country who have a CDL-A but no recent experience.
Our KLLM Driving Academies offer a 9-day Refresher Course that will put you on the path to getting back on the road as a professional truck driver. You will skip the classroom portion of our academy and head straight to driver training on the truck driving range and on-the-road refresher training.

 

Training With Pride Transport: What to Expect
This is the only company I know of that has stick shifts & automatics.

• Eval 1
• Eval 2
• Full Training

• This program is for brand new Class A CDL holders OR drivers who have left the industry for an extended period and are now returning. The program is a total of 300 drive hours broken down into two phases.

See more on pridetransport.com

 

Pride Transport

 

Refresher Driving | Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. - PTL
Dry van.
If you’re a truck driver who’s been off the road for a while, PTL’s Refresher program can get you back behind the wheel in no time, and at no cost to you.

 

This is a good coast-to-coast reefer outfit. Probably hire you since you have a current DOT physical, CDL.
Restore Program – Drive Freymiller

 

This one is a coast-to-coast reefer outfit with a good reputation.
Stevens Transport has a pathway to get you back on the road efficiently. We provide a unique CDL refresher course with accelerated training based on an individual assessment. To apply for refresher training, complete your online application. Where and how you begin your trucking career matters.
CDL TRAINING - Stevens Transport

www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/cdl-training/

 

Careers – May Trucking Company

 

Roehl Relaunch Program creates driving jobs
· Roehl Transport has announced a new program to add 300 truck driving jobs that will help CDL-A holders who stepped away from their …

 

Schneider
Schneider offers a great option for CDL license holders who want to restart their careers. The company has partnered with some of the country’s leading trucker schools to provide you with free training.

The catch?

You need to complete a Class A CDL refresher course.

The course will provide applicants with a driving position once a person has graduated. Courses last for just three days, and the only requirement is that the applicant has a valid Class A CDL license.