Have a current CDL, but no experience???

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  1. Pudz1703

    Pudz1703 Bobtail Member

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    Ok, I originally got my CDL, then I worked for a company for about 6 months OTR. I then chose to work a local courier job that was good at the time but didn't involve my CDL, i have looked at returning to driving, but the problem is, is that I keep being told I have no experience since I've been out of it for over a year. I Keep being told to take a refresher course (which is very costly)

    is there not ANY company that will hire??
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Yes, there are companies that will hire you, try these:

    Big-M Transportation
    Pride Transport
    Halvor Lines
    Paschall Truck Lines
    Western Express

    Submit online applications, then follow with a phone call in 3 or 4 days which gives them a chance to look over the application.
     
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    Guitar Man Medium Load Member

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    Give Maverick a call also. You may be pleasantly surprised from what I've read concerning just this situation. ;-)
     
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    Mark Kling Technology Contributor

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    I would contact the Georgia DMV if you did not self certify.

    http://www.dds.ga.gov/commercial/commdata.aspx?con=1744171759&ty=com

    If you did not self certify, they may have downgraded your license to a Non-CDL.

    DDS Contact Center Information

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    (67 eight) - 413-8400
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    1 (eight 66) 754-3687 (Inside Georgia but outside the Metro Atlanta Area)

    Check the Status of Your License Anytime (24/7)

    (404) 657-9300
     
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    Thank you for posting that, checked and my CDL was actually cancelled...went to the DDS and now I'm valid again :)