Utah 1 year minimum requirement assistance.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by SmallSon, Apr 24, 2018.

  1. SmallSon

    SmallSon Light Load Member

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    Hi, I am not sure if this is the place to post this but I will give it a shot. I have recently been working very hard towards getting my CDL. I have gone through all the appropriate steps in order to receive my permit but I have been put on hold do to a 1 year regular licence requirement that Utah regulations have required for every applicant. My question is if anyone here knows if I put my place of residence in another state to get my permit or if I go to an out of state CDL school what will happen once I try to transfer that to my home state (utah)? I'm also wondering if there is anyway around this obstacle. I quit my job after passing the physical in order to pursue trucking as my career and now my entire life is on hold until October. I am looking for any advice so please give me anything you got. Thank you!
     
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  3. SteveScott

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    1. How old are you?
    2. You probably can't get a CDL in another state unless you reside there and have a regular driver's license from that state. So you'd have to move and get a license there.
    3. Even if you manage to get your CDL, lack of driving experience would be an obstacle for many potential employers..
     
  4. SmallSon

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    1. I just turned 21 last month.
    3. I am getting my CDL through a company that guarantees employment with them so finding a job wont be an issue at all.
     
  5. RustyBolt

    RustyBolt Road Train Member

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    Those guarantees come with limitations.
     
  6. SmallSon

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    I am not left with much choice. I am looking for any information on how to fix this. I have already ####ed things up so being reminded of things I have already learned through countless days of researching and studying isnt useful.
     
  7. Aces-N-Eights

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    I was a legal resident of Alabama (had regular Alabama driver license) and went to St Louis, MO to CDL school. Got my permit & unrestricted Class A CDL issued in MO (using CDL school's physical address and my own - their way, not mine). I guess this is the way they had always done it. Also, that particular CDL school had on-site housing and served 2 meals / day. Guess I was technically "living" there. Anyway, got home to AL, transferred license back to home state no problem. Granted this was a little over 15 years ago, but that's how it worked out for me. Hope this helps.
     
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  8. RustyBolt

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    If you "already learned" it, then why say "finding a job won't be any issue".
    I hope you find a way to get rolling. However, you're young and will bounce back if you have to wait til Oct. Every story has a moral. And this one is to make sure there is water in the pool before you jump in.
     
  9. SteveScott

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    Kid, you came here asking for help. Copping an attitude because you didn't like an answer won't win you any friends here. Most of the people here were driving while you were in diapers, so don't think your "countless days of research" gives you some kind of advantage over years of real world experience.
     
  10. SmallSon

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    So this is that attitude truckers are so famous for. I didn't ask about how long you have been trucking. I asked for advice on a very specific example and if you have no experience with said example then why are you even replying to this thread? Nobody asked you to go out of your way so don't get offended if you don't like how I am replying to people here when they give me unwarranted information.
     
  11. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    Did you just get you're regular class C less than a year ago?

    Utah, AZ, CA, IN, PA are all reciprocal with each other, and the 5 hardest states.
    You get CDL in one of those states, go to any other state, and they will issue you one, just a formality.

    You get one from any other state, go to one of those 5, and you will be required to take the ENTIRE CDL test over, including pre trip ,obstacles, and driving.
     
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