Should i wait ?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by 1278PA, Jun 9, 2016.

  1. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    I called a few companies for general info and they said i need a permit before i come out to the cdl training. Should i fill out the apps first to see if i get hired before i spend the $70 and get the permit? Who knows maybe i won't get hired for some freak reason and throw away $70 I don't have a criminal record I have a clean driving record so i don't see why I shouldn't get hired.
     
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  3. WildTiger1990

    WildTiger1990 Heavy Load Member

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    Cause there is some people stupid enough who can't even get permit. When i started with Roadmaster it was 20 people in class , only 12 left after week where we had to get permits, so...
    Also even to get permit FL DMV checked my basic background (aka no tickets , warrants etc.) . Some people lie a lot, and company still have to pay for background check.

    P.S. where you live that DMV charge you 70$ for permit? I paid only $6.25 in Florida .
    GET A LICENSE it might be 75 , but that price you have to pay AFTER you passed all exams
     
  4. CruisingAlong

    CruisingAlong Medium Load Member

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    Since you're clean driving and criminal record, get the permit. Trucking will change your life. You will get your money for nuthin and your chicks for free!
     
  5. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    If $75 is too big of an investment, maybe you should wait.

    I am saying that because you are entering into a Profession. Not just a job. To succeed in any profession you must take risks. Many folks go to College and invest time and money with no promise of a future. Do you have enough balls to risk $75? This is a hard business for hard workers and risk takers.
     
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  6. Peewee91

    Peewee91 Light Load Member

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    Yes spend the 70 and get the permit, it is worth it.
     
  7. Peewee91

    Peewee91 Light Load Member

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    For some reason this made me laugh a little lol
     
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  8. Osiris

    Osiris Light Load Member

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    Get the permit. No matter what school you go to they will be impressed that you already have it. Plus it will save you hassle and time at school.

    Only thing is if you don't have the medical card yet you will probably have to get that as well.
     
  9. belowspeedlimit

    belowspeedlimit Medium Load Member

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    This use to be a profession. Now every man and his dog can get a licence and work for peanuts. Since when do professionals make $30000 a year? Trucking nowadays is a job.
     
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  10. 1278PA

    1278PA Road Train Member

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    Sorry your post immediately made me think of this guy. Money is tight right now i'm unemployed i have no problem putting out money that i have for a career i've done it in the past getting into the electrical trade with thousands of dollars in tools. I have money but i need to make it stretch for when i go out to the training. but thanks
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