I want to be a truck driver

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by ruckusftlc, Dec 1, 2018.

  1. ruckusftlc

    ruckusftlc Light Load Member

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    Do i need the medical exam first, before taking the written test in California?
    Thank you
     
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  3. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    You would be SURPRISED. There are certain signs that are difficult sometimes. As well as some geometry in roadways at times.

    Trucking has a expense. usually about 8000 or more annually on the road to feed yourself among other things. Never mind the annual income. It's a feast and famine. Some weeks you have money, other weeks no money no food.
     
  4. ruckusftlc

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    I got my cdl permit yesterday and I applied here right away. Very helpful but they want a 3 years USA driver history. That’s right know my problem. I have a license sind 9years but I got my California one when I moved here in October
     
    Chinatown Thanks this.
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    They're not going to hire you?
    Try these two that have cdl training:
    Robertson's Ready Mix - Southern California
    Morning Star Trucking - Los Banos, California
     
  6. Vio

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    I have a friend who needs a driver.
     
  7. ruckusftlc

    ruckusftlc Light Load Member

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    He said everything looks great the only thing it’s because of I don’t have 3 years driving experience in the USA. Thank you.
    Im thinking also to pay my own school. I’m around 90720 if anyone knows a great school (160hour) let me know. Chinatown do you know jim Palmer and Wilson Logistics are they recruiting togheter? Cause got this information from Wilson.

    Thanks volks
     
  8. ruckusftlc

    ruckusftlc Light Load Member

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    I GOT THIS INFORMATION.


    Unfortunately our hands are tied when it comes to your USA MVR. DOT(Department of Transportation) requires you to have at least three years of verifiable driving history here before being eligible to drive for them/with us. I would suggest getting a job that doesn’t involve driving for now until the three years has passed and then re apply and get your dream job driving the country. You have a great application! We just cant do anything until you’ve had your USA drivers license for three years. I’m not sure if you can even get your CDL without it either since they most likely are guided by DOT regulations as well.
     
  9. Chinatown

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    The same man owns Wilson Logistics, Jim Palmer Trucking, Wil-Trans.
     
  10. Chinatown

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    @imgoingfwrd may have some advice on which school NOT to attend.
     
    Last edited: Dec 7, 2018
  11. ruckusftlc

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    I’m starting Next week with my school trough c.r England. I already got my cdl permit and a DOT medical exam. Do I still have to do a medical exam when I arrive?
     
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