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have CDL, need driving practice

Discussion in 'Seek Employment' started by Diane Emily, Jun 21, 2011.

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  1. Jun 21, 2011 #1
    Diane Emily

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    I have my CDL & a current physical but out of truck for over six mo & have been driving a bus. I was offered a job that I will need to take a driving test to get and need to practice to pass it. Willing to pay an OO $20/hr to work with me for a few hrs or a few days in /around Albuquerque, NM.
     
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    Nita E

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    Hi Diane, i don't have any suggestions as i'm looking myself. Just wanted to wish you the best of luck.
     
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    Bigarmin88

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    You can look for a third party trucking school,they charge like $150 - $200 bucks.Check with your local driver's licence center they may have some info on companies that offer that kind of service.
     
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    BigJohn54

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    Welcome to TTR forum.

    Sometimes you can find owners who rent equipment near where the state tests are given for use in the tests. Not to be negative, but $20 an hour isn't going to cut it. If you start figuring you will quickly see why.

    Let's say hourly $20-30 for the driver/instructor, $25-40 for fuel, $75 for truck and $25 for trailer. If you figure the hours of operation, average speed and CPM most trucks make about $100 per hour. Just driver wages and fuel will run $50-60 per hour.

    Since you have your CDL and physical you might try renting a truck at a local equipment rental place. They will probably want a deposit or a credit card for security. I understand schools seem quite high but when you put it in perspective they are competitive in their pricing.
     
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