Hi all, I'm new to this page and I'm hoping for some advice. I went through a paid CDL training program back in 2006, drove for about 6 months and quit. I was young, dumb, and didn't have what it took to be a team driver (I couldn't sleep because the truck moved pretty much 24/7). Fast forward to my 40's, truck driving is more and more appealing and I'm looking for the best route to get back in a truck. I'll look for a regional route as a SOLO driver this go around however.
Here's the problem:
I let my CDL go a couple of years ago so I'll almost be starting from scratch. My question is, can anyone think of the best route for me to get my CDL back? Or are there any companies I could work for that wouldn't make me repeat the ENTIRE school? I've checked and my state (Arkansas) won't require me to repeat school since I previously held my CDL. So essentially if I could find a company that will let me practice in their truck a while, take the road test, then train with a trainer, I think I'd be golden. I haven't got my CLP yet but I'll take that soon btw.
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Hi all, I'm new to this page and I'm hoping for some advice. I went through a paid CDL training program back in 2006, drove for about 6 months and quit. I was young, dumb, and didn't have what it took to be a team driver (I couldn't sleep because the truck moved pretty much 24/7). Fast forward to my 40's, truck driving is more and more appealing and I'm looking for the best route to get back in a truck. I'll look for a regional route as a SOLO driver this go around however.
Here's the problem: I let my CDL go a couple of years ago so I'll almost be starting from scratch. My question is, can anyone think of the best route for me to get my CDL back? Or are there any companies I could work for that wouldn't make me repeat the ENTIRE school? I've checked and my state (Arkansas) won't require me to repeat school since I previously held my CDL. So essentially if I could find a company that will let me practice in their truck a while, take the road test, then train with a trainer, I think I'd be golden. I haven't got my CLP yet but I'll take that soon btw.