Question regarding timing between training and first job

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 2ndAct, Dec 5, 2014.

  1. Dec 5, 2014 #1
    2ndAct

    2ndAct Bobtail Member

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    Hi,

    As my schedule turns out I may need to take a 1 month break between the end of cdl school / hopefully getting license and starting a job. My question - is it better to put off training and go straight to job without a break to reinforce the newly learned skills or is a one month break for a rookie not a big deal?

    Thanks.
     
    2ndAct, Dec 5, 2014
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  3. Dec 5, 2014 #2
    Jerry12

    Jerry12 Heavy Load Member

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    it shouldnt be a big deal.
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2014 #3
    Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Anything over 90 days is a big problem. Try to keep it under 60 days to stay on the safe side.
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2014 #4
    Oaker

    Oaker Medium Load Member

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    Chinatown is correct... Just keep in mind there are a couple companies that prefer to see an application within 30 days of graduation.

    Good luck...!
     
    Oaker, Dec 6, 2014
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  7. Dec 7, 2014 #5
    heyns57

    heyns57 Road Train Member

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    It was different in the olden days. I served three years in the Army between training and my first job. It is like riding a bicycle. By the way, the Army made a clerk out of me.
     
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  8. Dec 7, 2014 #6
    MadeinMX

    MadeinMX Light Load Member

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    Once you get your cdl, it wont matter. It will depend on how many previous driving experience your future employer asks for, some are 36 months, others ask for 12 months, so basicly you wouldnt qualify for neither. If you find an employer who asks for no previous driving experience, most of the time they will train you internally.
     
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