Returning to the road again?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jimbo56, May 22, 2010.

  1. wisemagic

    wisemagic Bobtail Member

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    Hi Jimbo56, I am kinda in the same boat as you. I have 13 years experience, but have been out of trucking for 5 years. Most companies won't touch me. They want recent experience ( like within the last 3 years ). A company offering a refresher is just about the only choice we have, from what I understand so far. Other than that, some truck driving schools have a refresher course, of course that means some up front cash is needed. Best of luck to you.
     
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  3. kswalker63

    kswalker63 Bobtail Member

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    Never hurts to try out roehl and I hear the are giving signing bonus to those who qualify
     
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    Hippysiam Bobtail Member

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  5. Jimbo56

    Jimbo56 Light Load Member

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    I haven't tried Roehl or Snieder. Thanks for the info. I always thought Snieder was one of the premier company schools from what I read. Not sure whether they do refreshers or not, but it can't hurt to check. I did talk to a Central Refridgerated recruiter, they want me to do the whole school.

    Most schools, at least I always thought, were designed with one purpose in mind. Get your CDL license. Once you obtain your CDL, they are pretty much done with you. Your real training doesn't happen until you get behind the wheel and on the road with a Driver/Trainer.

    Maybe I'm thinking too hard and trying to use common sense, but why go to a school to obtain a CDL when I already have one? That's what I get for thinking I guess.
     
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  6. Jimbo56

    Jimbo56 Light Load Member

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    Well, pulled the rabbit outta the hat finally. Looks like CRST gets the prize. Turned down by Prime (I thought that would happen). Maverick said I'm out of their hiring area. FFE is still there, but has been slow off the ball. I'll set my refresher date tomorrow for Little Rock and following that, I'm off to OK City. Thanks to all for the advice and a place to vent.

    Change in plan: Refresher has been changed to Springfield, Mo. for the June 21st. OK City a week later (Lord willing and the creek don't rise) Any one going to be in Springfield that week or OK City the week after.....give me a shout
     
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