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Trying to get back into driving.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CaliPete, Nov 30, 2014.

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  1. Nov 30, 2014 #1
    CaliPete

    CaliPete Bobtail Member

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    I got my CDL in 2011. I drove for 5 months with a company but then had to quit due to family emergency. I then tried again in 2014 with another company and it didn't work out. Only worked 2 months with them. How do I get back into driving? I see most companies require 6 months in the last 18 months. Or something similar. Any help is welcome.
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2014 #2
    rodknocker

    rodknocker Road Train Member

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    Just write down you drove for 6 months on the app. Most companies are just looking for a heartbeat behind the wheel.
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2014 #3
    FLATBED

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    Most will likely make you put in some time with a Trainer but that's life and if you want to drive bad enough you buck up and do it.
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2014 #4
    CaliPete

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    I spoke to a few companies like US Xpress and Knight and was told I don't qualify because I haven't drove enough in the last 18 months. I heard I could do a refresher course but Im sure that costs some decent money to do. I would go out with a trainer in a heart beat if given the chance. Just need to find a company that will accept me and give me the chance.
     
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  7. Nov 30, 2014 #5
    pattyj

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    Must have been quite the family emergency to take off 3 yrs from trucking,hope all is well on the home front now.If you had more exp to begin with I think companies would cut you some slack.But considering the time frame between 5 months and 2 you'll probably have to start from ground zero and go out with a trainer like FLATBED said.
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2014 #6
    pattyj

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    There's many companies to choose from,you'll just have to keep on looking and make some calls.
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2014 #7
    MACK E-6

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    Here's a thread I started a while back that you may find useful.

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/tr...m-new-drivers/23658-starting-out-rookies.html
     
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  10. Nov 30, 2014 #8
    crzyjarmans

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    DEFINITELY do not lie on an app.! This is very bad advice!!
     
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  11. Nov 30, 2014 #9
    Jrdude5

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    Give Ptl or Western Express a call.
     
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  12. Nov 30, 2014 #10
    Sik_Life

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    You're basically starting over except you're in a slightly worse spot than a brand new driver because you have a CDL but it's been so long since you've gotten it and you haven't done much with it. Good luck.
     
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