Got My CDL Class A

Congrats! Let the fun begin!

 

Hey congrats man, smart way to do it. let me know what your neighbors friend has to say about it.

 

Thanks for the quick reply Mystic. I'm not ready to contact any recruiters yet, but will be monitoring this thread and keeping your kind offer in mind. I actually live in Dallas! My preference is with a flatbed division. I am thrilled that there are individuals who are earning their CDL without what may now be considered traditional driver training from company training schools, driver mills, or even community colleges - And not having to commit to lengthy employment with the training/trucking company or spend $4000-$6000 at a CDL school.

You are the first "self-taught driver" that I have found on these forums. I have been looking for confirmation the last couple months that others have gone the self-taught route too. And in being successful at gaining employment. It does support my guess that new CDL drivers who have no driving experience it is possible to get employment with the companies who hire new CDL holders, regardless if they went to a proper school or went rogue and found a quality alternative...

 

Make sure you strap/chain/rope it down good and check it down the road often. Flatbedding pays more cause of the hazards.

Oh yeah, don't leave your winch-bar on the deck or some driver behind you might own it. Where do you think I got my last Chrome-plated, moly-steel bar from?

Best of luck, Driver!!

 

Good Job,I myself just got my CDL A's and have orientation with Swift Monday the 18th.
Hope Swift is a good start for me.

 

I don't know yet, but I wouldn't mind some advice,,lol