Stuck with learners permit what to do now?

I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure that there is no road test involved for a permit. You just take the computer tests for general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicle. The road test, backing skills tests, and pre trip test are only administered when you are unpgrading to the actual CDL. As least that's the way that it was back in '09 when I got mine here in TN.

 

Agree with what most people have given for advice. Person you spoke with is misinformed.

Whatever tests you pass is what type of vehicle you can be allowed to test on/use to train with a qualified driver in the passenger seat. If you already passed the general knowledge and air brake test you should be able to take your combination and have it added just as any other endorsements.

The CC I'm in now people are struggling with the knowledge testing and have been going back daily to retake the test or try to complete another endorsement.

Whichever path you choose make sure there is a future in it. Class B is alright but if you want to be the garbage truck guy, tow driver, or school bus driver. Sure there are some carriers that run straight trucks but your options aren't as limited with a Class A

 

Yeah just the written tests will get you the learners permit. In fact that was basically the whole first week of a typical 160 hr truck school was studying the book and herding everyone to the DMV to pass their written tests if I remember correctly.

I remember the learners permit being valid for 1 year, at least in OR where I got mine. I'd gotten mine prior to truck school on my own.

 

You have to 21 at least for class A OTR work, but some companies will put their minimum age requirements higher like 23 or even 25 to keep their cost of insurance in check. You can do in-state work starting at 18 but really 21 is the magic number.

I would start looking up OTR company's in your area who train and see if they will work with you. Worst case scenario you might just have to wait until you're 23 if it's not too far off. I wouldn't want to tell you to spend the big bucks on a private truck school only to not find a job afterwards due to being too young.

 

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I love the people on here who post nothing of substance except for some half baked joke or remark.

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Well it appears I have a critic.

The information the OP is seeking has already been posted. So, I have nothing but half baked jokes to add to this thread. I do that from time to time. It is my nature. If I have offended someone you have my deepest and most profound apologies. From now on I will dedicate my life to the supreme task of answering ever posting as if life on earth would end if I do not take the post as seriously as humanly possible.

To the OP, if you want to drive a Class B truck and stay local, please do so. Have the company you are wanting to work for provide you with a truck for the test. Local School Bus companies will do that. Trash hauling companies will do that. $400 to rent a truck is way less money then you would have to come up with to survive. Driving over the road with a Class A license and a full rig will pay you more then a teacher makes. They have to invest 4 years of their life and obtain a college degree. Get your Class A and you will have many more options and a marketable skill.

Now I shall close this by saying that I personally have a round of golf with a tee time in about 15 minutes.

 

If he wants class A why not just take the combo test and upgrade the permit?

if you really want an A sign up to one of the trainer companys, get the cdl stay a year for experience

 

It may be different elsewhere or where the OP is but here in Texas if you don't take your Road Test first and are in the interim period you cannot take the Combination test to upgrade it.

I don't understand it either.