Been out of the truck awhile, want to get back in
Hello everyone, I have a question and I hope someone can help me out with some answers. I have a Class A CDL with double/triple and tanker endorsements. I got it back in 2002 and drove in 2002 and 2003 but then walked away and went back to my previous career (no I was not in jail). Now, I want to get back in a truck and I need to know what kind of traing I will need to go thru and if there are any companies that offer refresher courses or what I will need to get back on the road? Any help and info is greatly appreciated.
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There are plenty of CDL schools that offer a refresher course. Some of the large companies have their own refresher course.
You've been out of the truck for a long time, for some companies to even consider you qualified with a refresher. If you have some companies in mind you want to work for, call and ask them where you stand with them, and if they offer a refresher course. The courses are generally a week long, and cost $500-800. Use the links at the top of the site to get company contact information. Only other thing I can suggest, is some smaller companies might send you out with a trainer for a few weeks, and give more consideration for your past experience. Either way, you will be starting over as a rookie. |
There are a few companies out there that will count your experience and not make you take a refresher or go through a school again, but they will make you go out with a trainer. Time length with a trainer will depend on company. Call every company that you might be interested in.
I can't speak for any of the van companies, but in March '08, Maverick took me on, and I'd not driven since Oct '98. Went through their 4 1/2 day orientation (recent exp. drivers did 3 days) and securement training for a for a few days, then went out with a trainer. With Mav, trainer decides when you are ready. I left with my trainer on a Friday afternoon, we were back on Wed. AM, he said I was good to go. Swift, I know, makes you go with a trainer for 6 weeks, no exceptions. So there are possibilities, just have to check them out. Good luck. |
Hi River Rat. It might be a good idea to sit down first and beat yourself in the head with a hammer. You'll have as much fun and at least you will be home doing it.
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