My CDL expired in 2012, I want to get back into trucking

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  1. rluky13

    rluky13 Bobtail Member

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    I want to get back into trucking. Do I have to go back to CDL school again or can I find a truck and retake the test
     
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  3. larry_minn

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    You messed up.you will have to go to a school, take test. I did similar. But I spent about $15 every 4 YEARS to KEEP MY CDL. I was not required to keep a current medical card. *as long as I was NOT driving for hire*
    I looked it up. I normally have said $5 per year. But it was $3.75. So 20 years cost me $75.
    You let it expire 13 years ago. So instead of about $50. I believe you are looking at +$4000.
    BUT. Check it out. Go to your state DOT, do search, FAQ, ask a question. It’s amazing how sometimes there is an exemption. Good luck. I hope you don’t need to spend +$4k
     
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    nextgentrucker Road Train Member

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    Probably need a refresher.
     
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    Where is your location?
    Do you want flatbed, reefers, dry van?
    Get all the endorsements while in school, including hazmat. Every now and then even reefers get a hazmat load.
     
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    rluky13 Bobtail Member

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    I am close to Knoxville. Tn. I drove for Interstate Distribution out of Tacoma, Wa. I drove dry van team with my now ex-wife
     
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    Start from scratch. You never existed.
     
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