Dump Truck Experience - Does it count?

Is it a dump trailer or straight truck? Straight truck experience is not likely to be considered for a T/T job

 

I drove a dump trk for a yr and that did not count as exp.When companies say they want exp they mean 1 full yr of otr exp.Not any different then cdl holders in the military,many companies don't count that trk driving as exp either.You'll more then likely still will have to go out with a trainer and start from ground zero.Don't know about insurance rates though.If trucking companies don't count this as exp don't think insurance companies would either.But its worth finding out.

 

If i read that correct. Drive Non-CDL dump truck right now. Can get your CDL.
If your buddy is under FMCSA policies. Technically, you can use that for experience when you get a CDL and apply to other places.

Reality though, You need CDL equipment experience.

 

That's nice to know.The landscaping and construction companies I drove for was under those policies and that didn't count as exp.I drove a dump trk and a belly dump semi.Hauling dirt,rock in dump and hot tar in the belly dump.

 

Dump truck experience won't count towards driving a tractor trailer. when I first are driving in 1988 I drove a tri axle dump truck and it did not count towards tractor trailer experience.

 

Dump truck experience won't count towards driving a tractor trailer. when I first started driving in 1988 I drove a tri axle dump truck and it did not count towards tractor trailer experience.

 

Dump truck experience won't count towards driving a tractor trailer. when I first started driving in 1988 I drove a tri axle dump truck and it did not count towards tractor trailer experience.

 

I drove trailers under 48 for 3 years and most companies wouldn't consider that experiences.

 

how will future employers know if you drove 45footers or 48 footers. Articulate the resume
Unless the company is obvious only doing shorty trailers. articulation articulation articulation !