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I haven't driven a truck in 2 months, I'm nervous about returning

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DAX_, Jul 7, 2018.

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  1. Jul 7, 2018 #1
    DAX_

    DAX_ Medium Load Member

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    If my old company approves my rehire on Monday, I can start orientation on Weds. My only thing is I haven't driven since I quit in may. Prior to that I was OTR with them for about 2 years.

    But still, I know we do a road test and backing test, which I don't remember being too hard. Anyone ever take a few months off and come back? About how long does it take to get back into the rhythm and knowing what you were doing. Is it like riding bike
     
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  3. Jul 7, 2018 #2
    Puppage

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    You’re overthinking it. You’ll do fine, man.
     
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  4. Jul 7, 2018 #3
    DTP

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    2 months off is nothing, depending on your level of previous experience. Once you get in the truck, it’ll come back to you in no time (or at least should).
     
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  5. Jul 7, 2018 #4
    dptrucker

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    I was off 15 months before returning.
    This time I have been off for 2yrs 9 mo so far. As soon as I get the sleep apnea b.s. taken care of I am coming back
    I don't see any issues for me.
     
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  7. Jul 7, 2018 #5
    Redtwin

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    I took 16 years off and was able to pass the new hire road test. I burned up youtube a few days before watching #### near eveything i could find on doing pretrips and driving in general.
     
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  8. Jul 7, 2018 #6
    Puppage

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    The CPAP machine with absolutely change your life.
     
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  9. Jul 8, 2018 #7
    homeskillet

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    I took 10 years off, just came back a couple months ago.

    You'll be fine. It IS like riding a bike.
     
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  10. Jul 8, 2018 #8
    BrandonCDLdriver

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    Yea I would assume it's like riding a back. It'll all come back to you. I mean we took a driver back who hadn't driven in 6 months and didn't even give him a road test, they gave him a truck and a preplan.
     
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  11. Jul 8, 2018 #9
    J Man

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    Yes, took some time off to work in the office as a dispatcher. Honestly, within a few hours everything felt familiar again.
     
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  12. Jul 8, 2018 #10
    RedRover

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    If the company is Swift I really wouldn’t worry about it. Don’t jump a curb and you’re hired. It’s really that simple.
     
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