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Whats the best way to get experince to get started

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mr. Jinx, Dec 13, 2010.

  1. Dec 13, 2010 #1
    mr. Jinx

    mr. Jinx Bobtail Member

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    I have a class A cdl but i have little tractor trailor experince.I mainly have been driving Tandom and Triaxle dump trucks,boom trucks,flat bed trucks.I really like driving tractor trailer but every company tells me i need 6months or more experince.How do i get it if every company tells me that
     
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  3. Dec 13, 2010 #2
    Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    that is the old "catch 22" situation...

    you just have to keep trying to get into a company. you may have to go through company paid training, OR pay for training your self as this will give you 'some road time'.........since you have been driving what is known as Class B trucks, you might very well need a refresher in Class A trucks. even thought YOU DO HAVE that Class A now, you still DO NOT have any recent or current road time in an A vehicle.
     
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  4. Dec 13, 2010 #3
    Bumpy

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    A way we get around this where I live is to find a farmer to haul grain for OTR. The $$$ certainly will not be there,but you will get the needed experience.... PS for RERUN,-I"m not ghosting you on this forum,BUT it is working out that way today LOL- I am back out there on Friday,though:biggrin_2556:
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2010 #4
    Rerun8963

    Rerun8963 Road Train Member

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    oh...ok...i thought i was going to have to get a restraining order against you for stalking me......... [​IMG]
     
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  7. Dec 13, 2010 #5
    chompi

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    Try the smaller companies. Their insurance usually gives them a little more leeway as to who they hire. You will definitely still have to go with a trainer though. Good luck!
     
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  8. Dec 13, 2010 #6
    Bumpy

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    #### THAT HURTS, owowowowowowowowowowowow:biggrin_255:
     
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