Hello, it has been awhile since I posted in the forum but I have been away from driving for close to 5 years now. I still have my CDL. I have a clean driving record. I was driving flatbed before I got out of driving. I'm looking for possible trucking companies that would hire me that can do a retrain option. Anyone know of any companies around the Valley area in Texas? Or possible oilfield jobs?
I am looking to relocate to Texas from Georgia. Now I did see they have KLLM that hires in GA with a guaranteed $1700 a week that offers refreshers. But of course I am looking to relocate so perhaps I could do that to get my experience level back again and save up money. Maybe @Chinatown you know anything out there?
Getting into Driving after nearly 5 years off the road
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Shotgun94, Apr 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM.
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I was going to suggest KLLM refresher, but you already know about that one.
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KLLM has several facilities in Texas.Shotgun94 Thanks this. -
I called them. They said would be 9 day refresher followed by 6 weeks with a trainer at $812 a week. Then a 6th month contract @ .55cpm.
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Probably have some luck applying directly to companies servicing the oil fields.
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Just curious why you left in the first place ……
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^hes right. Basically you’ll be starting allllllllllllll over. So find yourself a nice starting company that will hire without a refresher course. Crazy I know.
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I called Melton truck lines, I used to drive for them. They said they need an 80 hour refresher course. Then if I get approved. But I don't see why not. So I might end up going about it the hard way. Just go with authority. But I'm going to still do some calling. Maybe talk to some people in person I can. That may be better. Maybe someone here can chime in with other recommendations.
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