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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JasonCT, Oct 28, 2008.

  1. Oct 28, 2008 #1
    JasonCT

    JasonCT Bobtail Member

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    Greetings Everyone!

    Well, I have a friend that has offered to train me (former company trainer for a small trucking company in WI) and when I am done I will have my CDL-A

    I can't tell you how happy I am that I don't have to sign my life away to a company for their "training."

    Now my question is - what companies should I be looking at applying to with this new CDL and no real OTR expieriance since I'm not affiliated with any company? (keeping in mind I live in the northeast)

    I appreciate your comments!

    ~Jason
     
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  3. Oct 28, 2008 #2
    honor roll

    honor roll Road Train Member

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    Most companies want you to go to a school
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2008 #3
    bobobrazil

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    Actually, most companies want you to have experience. So...stay with your friend's company for at least one year and then you can go almost anywhere.
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2008 #4
    zedanny

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    Not really if you have good references and a year under your belt it's pretty easy to get hired at most places. Danny
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2008 #5
    RickG

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    He wasn't very specific about the training arrangement . A lot of questions there but sounds like he will only get enough experience to get his CDL . No company or job was mentioned .
     
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  8. Nov 2, 2008 #6
    zedanny

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    It's kinda who you know some times .
     
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  9. Nov 2, 2008 #7
    notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    You will be very limited and will not have the choices that a acrredited school would create. The problem will be insurance. Even after you go to a company after school you would need to go on a trainer truck before you upgrade to solo.
     
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  10. Nov 2, 2008 #8
    JasonCT

    JasonCT Bobtail Member

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    Thanks guys, for what I would have to pay for the increased insurance with my buddy, I am just going to go to a local school.

    Finaly found a local school that has student financial aid - so I wont have to lock myself into a contract.

    Thanks for the comments, I'm sure I'll have plenty more questions between now and then!

    ~Jason
     
    JasonCT, Nov 2, 2008
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