Going back OTR after 7-years away

The company decides. Some companies have no time limit as long as you still have a cdl and can pass the drug test.

 

As Chinatown said, it is up to the company. This company is OK with it, but they will give me a driving test before hiring me too, just to make sure I am a competent driver.

 

Well, since weight isn't in the fmcsa medical handbook as limiting factor, he's wrong no matter what else he claims.
Just get a 2nd from a place that doesn't let personal bias override regulations.

 

Right and some companies give a road test and if you look rusty, will put you with an experienced driver for a few days until you work the kinks out, so to speak.

 

Are you nervous? Will it be your first time behind the wheel in seven years?

 

I've redone my physical 2-3 months after takeing one twice. I didn't have any trouble.

 

DOT Foods has driver facing cameras just FYI.

 

This is 100% company dependent.

Provided I can articulate the experience and abilities to our insurance provider, and the potential operator passes a road test with flying colors, who are we to say that the person is not a safe driver? A majority of these ideas have been ingrained into the industry by the mega carriers who want more drivers that they can pay a pittance to move cheap freight.

 

I wouldn't say I'm nervous, per se. I'm sure there will be some rust, but I did drive a city bus for almost five of those seven years. While it's not quite the same thing, I feel like it did keep me in practice when it comes to driving a bigger vehicle anyway.

I've been watching some YouTube videos to brush up on some of the things that I could be a little rusty on. I felt very comfortable the last time I drove a truck, though, so I'm hopeful that it won't be too big of a transition to "get back in the saddle" of an 18-wheeler. I'm planning to just take it slow and be extra careful until I'm back in the swing of things.

 

That takes them off the list then. Thanks for letting me know.