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<p>[QUOTE="Rad3Dad, post: 2234063, member: 74178"]Agreed, Start calling, one by one, all your local companys, and see if they have a student program. Most will not, but some could, and you might get lucky. </p><p> </p><p>If not you will have a local list of how much experiance each requires, and will help you decide if you could sacrafice as little as 3 to 6 months OTR to satisfy there (insurance carriers) requirements, and maybe have something lined up? It makes it alot easier to swallow the fact that you may have to put the time in, to get where you want to be, if you know that its just temporary, and have something better already lined up in 3/6 months? </p><p> </p><p>OTR is basicly training, CDL school will teach you how to pass the test. Company trainers (should) train you how to drive, and abide by rules and regulation. Some companys offer better home time then others, depending on your location and there available routes, so the more you inquire with, the better chance of finding something that will fit for your needs. </p><p> </p><p>Wish you the best of luck in your search![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Rad3Dad, post: 2234063, member: 74178"]Agreed, Start calling, one by one, all your local companys, and see if they have a student program. Most will not, but some could, and you might get lucky. If not you will have a local list of how much experiance each requires, and will help you decide if you could sacrafice as little as 3 to 6 months OTR to satisfy there (insurance carriers) requirements, and maybe have something lined up? It makes it alot easier to swallow the fact that you may have to put the time in, to get where you want to be, if you know that its just temporary, and have something better already lined up in 3/6 months? OTR is basicly training, CDL school will teach you how to pass the test. Company trainers (should) train you how to drive, and abide by rules and regulation. Some companys offer better home time then others, depending on your location and there available routes, so the more you inquire with, the better chance of finding something that will fit for your needs. Wish you the best of luck in your search![/QUOTE]
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