First of all let me say how glad I happened to run accross this forum. I have learned a lot about some companies that I thought were reputible only to find here they are not. I currently hold a class "B" license and my company was bought out and the new company closed our warehouses and moved them out of state. Now I am considered a [dislocated worker] ; and my state is willing to pay for me to go back to school to upgrade to a class "A" so I will be more marketable. I have only driven in 2 surrounding states and have never been to NYC and don't care to . Some of the horror stories I have read here make me wonder if it is a good idea to upgrade with all the wait time involved at shippers and recievers ; being treated like crap by dispatchers and never getting home as promised. I have always been home every night and usually had most week-ends off. Maybe I am just scared of change ; [just turned 50]; I just don't know which direction to take. Been a driver for 23 years so it makes it hard to decide what to do next ; Forget driving and try to get a factory job if I could find one ; or to keep looking for another class "B" job for another local job. There have been only 3 in the last month that I could apply for and did ;but to no avail. I just don't know to do at this stage as I start school march 12th. Any imput or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Is upgrading to a class "A" worth it??
Discussion in 'Trucking Jobs' started by central mi., Feb 23, 2007.
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Assuming you're financially stable enough to go to school for X amount of time, do it.
The state will only offer to foot the bill for school for so long.
You can still CDL-B with a CDL-A.
in general, the trucking industry doesn't care about your age. -
Education and training looks good on your application for any job. At age 65, I am working an easy part-time job. As a matter of pride and job security, I maintained my HAZMAT, double-trailer and tanker endorsements allthough I am certainly not using them now.
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If the fates smile on me, I'll never drive OTR again, but....there's always the peace of mind in knowing..."if I ever had too".
So, my answer is YES get your class A, even if you never use it, you'll have it "just in case". -
Thanks to those of you that have already given imput ; I really do appreciate it !!
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I no longer drive. I keep my Class A as well. One thing to remember though if you have not used your Class A in awhile you might be looking at a refresher to get hired. No recent Grad, no recent OTR and you hold an A than means refresher.
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