Hello, Name Is Jacob

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by gt4jk, Apr 1, 2008.

  1. gt4jk

    gt4jk Light Load Member

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    Evening,

    My Name Is Jacob

    I know it will be funny to see the replies
    that i get from this but anyways.


    I'm 17, I turn 18 next year
    I'm currently attending a Techincal School (I'm taking Computer Aided Drafting) as a junior,

    I want to be a truck driver for Prime or any other
    worthy companies,
    I Don't Know The Step's Or People To Call For this,
    I was hoping that this forum would help me to
    choose and proceed with my plans

    I Do Not Know The Qualifications For Obtaining My CDL Nor Driving School,
    Even I Don't Know The Requirements For To Be A Driver For Prime

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    Also, I plan on to get into the marines for 2 - 4 Years
    I have contacted a Recuirter for that and I'm good to go,
    but i have decided to wait til next year to make the final check mark,
    He Said "Before Next Year Two Months Before June I Have to make up
    My Mind,
    So Please Advice, Answers, And If you have questions feel free

    Thanks,

    Jacob,
     
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  3. Shadowed

    Shadowed Light Load Member

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    You are going to have to wait around 4 years. Have to be 21 to obtain a CDL.
     
  4. gt4jk

    gt4jk Light Load Member

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    I thought so, but why... lol i want to drive next year
     
  5. Shadowed

    Shadowed Light Load Member

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    Ask Uncle Sam. But do you think you would be ready at 18 to run an a big rig down today's major highways?
     
  6. CMoore2004

    CMoore2004 Road Train Member

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    You can get a CDL at 18 but you can't travel interstate with it. Meaning you can't leave your state.
     
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  7. gt4jk

    gt4jk Light Load Member

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    How Can I Take A Test To Get A CDL? OR Even How Do I Do that?


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    Yes I am ready,
    I've Drove My Uncle's Semi Before, and also
    I've Been Driving Since I Was 12
    :biggrin_25523:
     
  8. gt4jk

    gt4jk Light Load Member

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    But Which Company Is Good To Drive With?

    CR England & Prime Is So Far The Best I heard

    I'm leaning towards Prime
     
  9. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    You've taken the first step by seeking information. One poster told you can get a CDL at 18 but can not leave the state. That means no comapeny that runs interstate will hire you unless they have a short run and then you have to get in line. This is not an easy business and the way things look now if I were you I'd look into something different and more stable. You've got your whole life ahead of you and plenty of options to choose from.

    If you're dead set on driving what you should do is find a company that will hire you at 18 and then go to school. You can get out there and hit the bricks to find a company. If you get lucky then you'll want to gain clean experience so when you do turn 21 you're not locked into the lower paying crap jobs like with the huge companies or the terrible 5.

    It's much better to design trucks than to drive them.
     
  10. gt4jk

    gt4jk Light Load Member

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    "If you're dead set on driving what you should do is find a company that will hire you at 18 and then go to school. You can get out there and hit the bricks to find a company. If you get lucky then you'll want to gain clean experience so when you do turn 21 you're not locked into the lower paying crap jobs like with the huge companies or the terrible 5."

    What do you mean terrible 5?
    and is prime one of the companies who will get low paid jobs?
    or CR England?
     
  11. gt4jk

    gt4jk Light Load Member

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    now, I'm confused about one thing,
    is it true that if you are a company driver what exactly does that mean?
    and one stupid question
    do you subtract the gas you buy to get somewhere
    or does the company pay for gas?
     
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