New CDL help, can I test out and be on the road?

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  1. Charlie42

    Charlie42 Light Load Member

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    It’s a strange system. I went to the testing site directly and asked what exactly they needed. They gave me the washington DOT phone number. I called them and they said “either a school or a certified training employer must sign you off prior to your skills exam.” I tried to get my company set up as a “certified skills exam company”, but no go since my CDL employee was not a member of the Corp.
     
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  3. RedForeman

    RedForeman Momentum Conservationist

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    Try calling around to local CDL mills and community colleges and ask if you can do a "refresher" for less money/time, given your experience level. I did that back when I got mine reinstated, but that was 10 years ago and it wasn't a requirement (still isn't in GA far as I know). I did it just to have a piece of paper for lawsuit insulation the first year or two. Basically had a week using their truck and range to practice, then went with their regular group on test day.
     
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  4. Charlie42

    Charlie42 Light Load Member

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    10-4, will do
     
  5. RocketScott

    RocketScott Medium Load Member

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    I just moved from Tacoma

    Back when I was looking into getting a CDL I found the easiest option was to 'move' to a buddies in Oregon. Just had to wait 21 days after getting an Oregon license to do the road test, no schooling required. The 3rd party tester could line up a rental truck if need be
     
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    RocketScott Medium Load Member

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    46.25.060 (1)(a)(ii)
    RCW 46.25.060: Knowledge and skills examination, exemptions, fee distribution.
     
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    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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