What comp. has the shortest refresher program

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  1. ThatboyB

    ThatboyB Bobtail Member

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    I have been off the road since 09 Watkins Shepard says 10 days orientation then you test out and get a truck ptl says orientation then you and someone else that needs refreshing goes out for about a week and a half then come back and test out I live in Houston but I'm willing to go anywhere i have flat van and tanker exp.?
     
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  3. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Some may have a "fixed time" regardless, some may allow the a trainer to decide you're good to go once you've demonstrated you can back and operate the truck better then he can. I don't know. Probably worth calling around to a half dozen of them to get a sense of the normal practice for refresher courses. But a carrier may want to see a required minimum hours or, they may simply want to see a successful completion (pass) record so might better get more info from the prospective employer as to what they are looking for first then call some schools.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Don't know how long the refresher is, but National Carriers also has one.

    Since you have tanker, check with Schneider tanker division; Schneider does have refresher.

    Check with SVTN also.

    Doubt if anything shorter than Watkins & Shepard. Their 2 wk. orientation is fast paced and you have to hit the books & watch films at night in the hotel, so be prepared to get down to business. They also have a flatbed division.

    PTL is pretty laid back and the trucks have APU's.
     
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