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Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by Wannabeatrucker, Mar 21, 2008.

  1. Wannabeatrucker

    Wannabeatrucker Light Load Member

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    It's reassuring to know that there are other people in my situation. Good people who made minor previous mistakes. but I'm persistant and that usually pays off in the long run.
     
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    The hiring criteria is pretty straight forward.

    You've had a a chance to read the site. Just give them a call, they'll tell you everything you need to know.

    Their training program, is based on 2 models. If you go to school, then hire on. It's a 10 day program. Otherwise, it's a 30 day program.

    Many of the students have posted within this forum as they document training and getting on the road as a solo. It's a rather lengthy thread too LOL.

    Of course, I can't speak for their experience in training or as a driver. But, mine has been a good one. I can't comment about the training, as I hired on as an experienced driver.

    I can tell you that I am aware of a few drivers that have had some issues. Some quit, some were fired. But those numbers are FAR lower than I've seen at any company I have driven for in the past.
     
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    Wannabeatrucker Light Load Member

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    Do you think a company will take me if I go out and get CDL training on my own?
     
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    Scarecrow03 Road Train Member

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    So long as you get that training through an accredited school, you shouldn't have a problem.

    If you just go get your CDL through your local license branch utilizing a truck from someone you know, then you might have a problem with the majority of interstate carriers out there.
     
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    Wannabeatrucker Light Load Member

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    hey Scarecrow, given my circumstances will a company hire me if I get my CDL through an accredited school?
     
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    Scarecrow03 Road Train Member

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    I was told that I couldn't get hired until I had a valid license for a year. That was with PAM Transport and was back in 2002. All I can suggest is apply to a company or a school and see what happens. I can't answer your question with absolute certainty.
     
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    Wannabeatrucker Light Load Member

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    Well I've called and talked to Roehl, Swift, and Schneider.

    Roehl said 3 years.
    Swift said 1 year
    Schneider said 6 months.

    All except Schneider said exactly what was on their website. I found the people very helpful in answering my questions. Oh yeah also the Swift recruiter said that they'd have to send me to school either in San Antonio or Phoenix. I live in Kentucky. Apparently their school in Memphis is shut down.
     
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    Wannabeatrucker Light Load Member

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    Oh and by the way thanks scarecrow. i don't care what the tin man says about you:biggrin_2559:
     
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    The Tin Man is a punk and does nothing but spout off lies. At least I can tolerate the rain. :biggrin_2559:
     
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    :biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559::biggrin_2559:
    I did not know that.:biggrin_2555: :biggrin_25513: :biggrin_25523: