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Rookie needs experience

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by gallantman50, Jul 31, 2011.

  1. Jul 31, 2011 #1
    gallantman50

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    Hi, im a rookie trucker who hasnt driven since 99. I lost my job in an auto plant after 10 years due to closure. I decided to go back to truck driving. I have almost all of my endorsements. My question is..which companies out there hire rookies? I sure would like to meet a trucker friend on line who could give Big Steve some advice. Thanks.
     
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  3. Jul 31, 2011 #2
    Bigarmin88

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    Most of all Mega carriers,Swift,Werner,Prime Inc,Tram Am,but all going to tell you to take a refresher course or go threw trucking school again.
     
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  4. Aug 1, 2011 #3
    BigJohn54

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    You might get a chance with a small company. You will just have to call around and try. A few companies might take you with a refresher course. All the starter companies that do most of the hiring will want you to train again.
     
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  5. Aug 1, 2011 #4
    flightwatch

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    oh boy...don't you need to learn how to drive First? And no, you don't learn how to drive in "cdl school." You learn how to pass a test.
     
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  7. Aug 1, 2011 #5
    flightwatch

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    Ok, and now go down donner at 79000lbs when it's raining (no jake) without smoking your brakes. There's more to driving a truck than reciting the static air loss test. I'm not downing your accomplishments in cdl school...rather trying to make you understand that there is more to driving a truck than what you are thinking there is.
     
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  8. Aug 1, 2011 #6
    flightwatch

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    ...ok. Good luck to ya.
     
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