not getting cdl through a company- any advantages?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by muscletruck7379, Nov 23, 2008.

  1. muscletruck7379

    muscletruck7379 Light Load Member

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    hi all, first post. im currently about 400 miles from home, i took a temp job with a harvest crew cause they will and are helping me get my cdl, will be taking the test this week. I chose to do ths because i don't like the sounds of signing on with a company for a year and taking a gamble as to how well that year will be. I am currently looking for local jobs that might hire me with minimal experience, but i was curious as to if already having my cdl might help or hinder me if I went over the road (which i dont have much trouble with being gone) cause even though i can drive just fine, i feel like im missing out on the finer points of driving, no scales, no logbooks, etc. any suggestions?
     
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  3. Gravy

    Gravy Bobtail Member

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    yes it is an advantage, all you will need to do is go thru orientation and then spend some time with a trainer

    disadvantage is that you havent learned how to properly pretrip, secure loads, trip planning, log and do your other paperwork
     
  4. .357magnum

    .357magnum Light Load Member

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    Gravy, that is going to be a concern of mine. Log and QC. and Paperwork.
    I know hours of service and what not have changed since I drove. Never had sat. communications to worry about. Have to find a book on the hours thing to bone up on. :biggrin_25526:
     
  5. duffer26

    duffer26 Bobtail Member

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    you did what i did i payed for my own testing and owe no one for it but my wife :biggrin_25525:
     
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