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Originally Posted by Douglas
Is it true that if a person has their CDLs, joins or gets drafted in the military and has them converted into a military CDLs, that when they get out of the military, they have to go to driving school and test for their civilian CDLs all over again? :x
Greetings Douglas,
From what I understand, most companies could care less about military training. I'm still active duty (Air Force) and am looking to get out soon. But I don't understand why companies look down on us. I've been driving truck for 12 years (almost 13). I spend my time now training people on driving Tractor Trailer. Now, I ask why would someone discount troops experience in driving Truck in the Military? Is it the Military Type of Vehicles? At my last base in Florida, We had Freightliners & Internationals & Sterlings. Here in Japan, we have Sterlings, Internationals & Fuso's. 12 years ago we had GMC Topkicks (thank god those are gone). Not only do I drive and train on Tractor Trailer, but I driver Wrecker as well... bus & coach bus too. I drive anything with wheels or tracks..., part of being in Military Transportation I guess.
Ooops... I went on a bit here... sorry... I get carried away sometimes...
-James