Should I get my CDL-A?

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by ksubijeans, Feb 25, 2020.

  1. ksubijeans

    ksubijeans Bobtail Member

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    No in general or wait till later?
     
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  3. Mid-May Trucker

    Mid-May Trucker Road Train Member

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  4. ksubijeans

    ksubijeans Bobtail Member

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    I don't have college money
    the points are from the two accidents
     
  5. Mid-May Trucker

    Mid-May Trucker Road Train Member

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    even if you qualify for a school that lets people under 21 to get CDL you still going to have to wait till 21 to find a company that will hire you with that record
     
  6. Chinatown

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    Drivers with a worse record than you have, found decent jobs on Craigslist.
    They applied for everything, even if they didn't think they were qualified.
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    What those drivers did was apply to dozens of companies and leave dozens of phone messages. They all had jobs within a few days.
     
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  7. Derailed

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    Check with your state. Some do not allow CDL A until your 21 even for intrastate. NY is one of them
     
  8. stillwurkin

    stillwurkin Road Train Member

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    Listen, you need to start being more careful. People do crazy things like stopping to merge. You have to be on your guard. Slow down a bit and be vigilant. Accidents will, and always will happen. But you have to many in a short time. If your serious about a driving career shape up that record of yours. Insurance companies dictate who gets hired, and at what cost. They didn't build those beautiful insurance company buildings taking losses.
     
  9. Derailed

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    Good advice, hopefully the OP sees it
     
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  10. Carribean trucker

    Carribean trucker Bobtail Member

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    I am in a somewhat similar position and would appreciate some advice. I have a class C CDL and 4 years experience driving a minibus for New York MTA Acces A ride program. I recently took the CDL class A written test and passed it. I have the doubles endorsement, Tankers endorsement and School bus endorsements. My problem is I have 2 tickets for driving with an electronic device in my hand ( portable GPS) pending court hearings. Is there a company Driving school that will give me a chance ?
     
  11. ksubijeans

    ksubijeans Bobtail Member

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    That what ive been tryna do.
     
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