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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by moose97, Nov 30, 2014.

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  1. Dec 1, 2014 #11
    eric8021

    eric8021 Bobtail Member

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    Not sure were you are currently working... but keep in mind Stevens is a training company and the pay is not competitive... if you have experience and depending on wetter you live... I would call Robert Heath in Dallas...good luck in your career...
     
    eric8021, Dec 1, 2014
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  3. Dec 1, 2014 #12
    moose97

    moose97 Light Load Member

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    I've got bus experience, not OTR. Stevens is willing to take me, and no word from Star yet. Pretty sure I'll give notice and ship off to Stevens school in 2 weeks at this point...
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2014 #13
    Shortwoman

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    If u r going OTR does it really matter where u go as long as it fits u r needs. i will give u my recruiters name at PRIME
    GRACE but u can fill out an application at driveforprime.com

    TELL GRACE Bev P sent u...aka the short one from PA lol if u need anything else let me know
     
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  5. Dec 1, 2014 #14
    moose97

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    I just put an app in at Prime. Found out today that my daughter needs knee surgery, so not putting in 2 weeks notice just yet. Now looking at the following class 12/29 if I end up going with Stevens. Quick question - once I decide, would there be any benefit of taking my Combination test before going to school? Knowing that I already have my CDL and medical card, just thinking I could speed the process along if I pass the one test I need before I get to class...
     
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  7. Dec 1, 2014 #15
    tsavory

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    I will say that getting it first woulf save time since at both those schools without it you would be on a learners A permit and then have to change back over to your state after wards.
    I think there maybe away around it though
     
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  8. Dec 1, 2014 #16
    moose97

    moose97 Light Load Member

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    I know for sure that Stevens school is in Sterling Heights, Michigan, since that is where they told me they would send me. I figured since it was in state, it made sense for me to take the test before going. I actually took that test once before, 2 years ago, when I lived in Minnesota, and was considering trucking. Never followed through on getting my CDL-A at that time though.
     
    moose97, Dec 1, 2014
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  9. Dec 1, 2014 #17
    tsavory

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    Being in the same state it might save you a few days as you wont be in the line to go take the tests. If you have the meand to do it first can't hurt i dont think. I know here in Indiana you have to do the driving to upgrade so need truck and trailer.
     
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  10. Dec 1, 2014 #18
    moose97

    moose97 Light Load Member

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    When I was in MN, since I have a CDL-B, the "combination" test was basically the learners permit for a CDL-A. Can't seem to find out online if that's the way it works in MI, so will try to stop by the Secretary of State tomorrow to find out.
     
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  11. Dec 1, 2014 #19
    FuzzFace2

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    That is how it worked in CT. I have a class B w/air brakes so when I took the combination test it got me the permit. At the same time I took the combo I took tanker and double/triples. Tanker was added to my class B and the D&T is on hold till I get my class A.
    Plan is when I go to get my photo for class A I will take the HAZMAT test.
    Dave ----
     
    FuzzFace2, Dec 1, 2014
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    moose97 Thanks this.
  12. Dec 2, 2014 #20
    moose97

    moose97 Light Load Member

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    Thanks FuzzFace. I was thinking the same thing - combo, D&T and tanker. Only thing keeping me from getting HazMat right now is the added cost, and no real sure need.
     
    moose97, Dec 2, 2014
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