Time off requirement for a Refresher?

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  1. bertita1986

    bertita1986 Light Load Member

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    How much time away from the industry can you take before companies will make you take a refresher course to get a new job?
     
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    I got hired by swift being 1.5 yrs out of a truck without a refresher. This was back in 2012.
    Now I been 2.5 yrs away from a truck again. So will be trying again as soon as I get my medical card renewed
     
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    bertita1986 Light Load Member

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    Please let us know how it goes... especially if you don't choose swift this time around.
     
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    Gonna take about 3 months. Have to get blood pressure back under control and take a sleep apnea test( this is reason I quit this time aroumd)
     
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    Different companies have different requirements.
     
    Dan.S and dptrucker Thank this.