Not much time and only one shot at this. Please help.

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by James G, Nov 12, 2024.

  1. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    DriveAway Transport Jobs | Drive for Bennett | Bennett Family of Companies
    • Class A, B, or C CDL with 6 months of commercial driving experience in the past 3 years
    • Non CDL with 6 months verified experience in the past 3 years
    • Must be 23 years of age
    • Must meet FMCSA guidelines on safety clearance application
    • No drug or alcohol violation in the past 5 years
    • No more than one moving violation in the past 12 months
    • No more than two moving violations in the past 36 months
    • Must comply with independent contractor’s daily log ELD requirements as prescribed in 49 CFR Part 395
    • Will accept driving school graduates with a minimum of 120 hours within 12 months
    • All qualifications subject to management review
    • Must have a current Medical Certificate and DOT physical -all pages
     
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  3. James G

    James G Bobtail Member

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    Update for you guys. So far so good. I'm getting my CDL under the "Alternative Vision Standard" due to being blind in one eye. I passed the vision exam for that. I passed the DOT physical and have my med card. I passed the test for the CDL Learner's Permit and got that. I've been accepted into the local tech college to train and get my full CDL once I pass that. My classes are May 13th.through Aug 4th.
    Hopefully I'll find a good company to drive for doing line haul or long haul. I don't think I can do P&D because I have back problems.
     
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  4. lual

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    Hopefully your classes there have some manual tranny trucks -- & are not all just autos.

    You want to do your final exam on a manual trans tractor -- if at all possible.

    If back problems -- scratch P&D, & flatbed duty.

    To start things off/near the beginning -- that leaves pulling "boxes"....&/or tankers.

    Do keep us posted on your further progress.
    :salute:

    -- L
     
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  5. James G

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    I'm not sure if they use autos or manuals at the class. I know I want the CDL that allows me to drive manuals and from what I can see, there's no automatic tranny restriction on my learner's permit.

    I didn't get my tanker endorsement on my learner's permit because I was already worried enough about passing the test. I only missed 2 questions on the entire test, though.
     
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  6. lual

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    If need be --

    Ask your nearest/local DMV office where you can test out on a manual tractor....for your CDL.

    Also: pay attention to the carriers that visit your class during CDL school (if any). Get business cards. Get names & phone numbers. Make sure they get your name, as well. Ask questions about their routes, hometime options, & how long you can expect to be out on a trainer's truck...stuff like that.

    In the current/near future CDL job market -- those contacts may turn out to later be your best job leads.

    I'm thinking you will most likely see reps from:
    • Swift
    • Schneider
    • Werner
    • perhaps a small, local carrier that I'm not aware of
    -- L
     
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    Grats
     
  9. born&raisedintheusa

    born&raisedintheusa Road Train Member

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    @James G
    One other possible suggestion:

    Tyson Foods out of Springdale Arkansas

    Good luck to you and your family! God bless you and your family!

    God bless every American and their families! God bless the U.S.A.!

    The absolute sheer driving force of our national economy - without truck drivers, our entire national economy would come to an absolute standstill - if not outright be dead.
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    Over the mountains, through the woods, into the valleys, coast to coast, from sea to shining sea - truck drivers can and do go anywhere and everywhere, every day, every night, all year round.
     
  10. Knightcrawler

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    $25 an hour is 50k a year meaning you used to make 70k. If 50k isnt enough, then @Opus is correct, this isnt the industry for you. Your chance of making 50k your FIRST year in trucking is slim at best...
     
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    sorry man, i'm not reading all that but hope you are well.

     
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