I need drive time

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ET Trucker, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. ET Trucker

    ET Trucker Bobtail Member

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    Where do I go from here? I just spent 2 weeks in Indianapolis at C1 school. I was disqualified because I got a perscription from my VA doctor 6 months ago for sleeping pills I don't use. I have come back to Oxford, Ohio and changed my license back. I took the tests today and now have an Ohio Temp CDLA. I would like to get one or two more driving hours in before testing for my CDL, but I hate the idea of starting all over again. Does anybody have any idea how I can get some drive time?
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  3. misterG

    misterG Road Train Member

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    contact some of the local O\O in your area. they may take you on and train you to drive
    provided you can demonstrate adequate driving skills enough to not damage the truck, as well as providing a job t start with.
     
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  4. pdeitrick

    pdeitrick Light Load Member

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    I dont know about your area but alot of schools offer refresher courses for a nominal fee
     
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  5. ET Trucker

    ET Trucker Bobtail Member

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    Thanks misterG. Is there any way to find O/O in my area without just driving around looking for trucks. I would love to ride with someone for a day, a week, a month.
     
  6. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    No need to tell all. You can see how it messed you up. The Dot physical Doc only knows what you tell him. Now if you pass out or have seizures sometimes, yeah, you need to be honest. That would be dangerous. But, sleeping pills that you don't take, aren't a big deal.
     
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  7. misterG

    misterG Road Train Member

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    Go to the local feed store and ask for area farmers with trucks. Stop by the local TS and ask around about local drivers. Try some of the local want ads. Basically start pounding the pavement and asking around.
     
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  8. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    You are forgetting something. This is not the old days. You need a rider permit or your rider can get put to the curb by DOT.
     
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  9. misterG

    misterG Road Train Member

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    True, though it sounds to me as if ET is looking for a job where he can train, get wheel experience and eventually take his truck test with a familiar vehicle.
    Another thing to consider ET is possibly renting a 1ton and trailer that will meet the gross weight requirements. This was recomended to me by a tester in my area instead of renting a Big Rig and trying to do it with an unfamiliar vehicle.
     
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  10. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    From what I read he wants to ride to pass a CDL test. He did not ask for a training co, just someone to get stick time to pass with.
     
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  11. misterG

    misterG Road Train Member

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    Yes, I can see that as well no tarps. My interpratation was that he was looking to a co. to hire onto to get the time to test out. THough I have been wrong before.
     
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