Profile For David B.

Just wanted to say thanks. Info was very helpful, regardless of my age and past experience. Checking with area trucking outfits, I found that getting more road time before passing the DMV and getting hired was a pre-requisite for all companies. The Ma/Pa would be ok for some situations but in my case, more hours and a bit more $$$ up front will be worth it. Thanks for the sound advice.....

Appreciate the clarification. I called 6 different "schools" here in Southern California that are in my region. They were all State certified and or board approved. There were ma & pa individual training, 4 week training and a couple of direct long haul schools that would only allow you into their school after passing an interview, they trained and then you were directly employed at a company.

Because I had prior road experience, I went to the ma/pa individual training. I only needed the help to pass the CA. DMV testing. I was planning on retiring, got a speeding ticket (my first in 20 yrs.) A local cop said to get rid of the class A and I could take traffic school - man, was that a bunch of B.S.! Got rid of the class A, still had to pay for the ticket because when the ticket was issued I had the class A.

Anyhow, lesson learned. I am going through all the motions like a rookie! What a difference in how things have changed since I first went to the DMV in 1980!

Thanks again

In reading as much as possible from the Trucking Truth web site, I noticed Brett mentions Certified and Accredited schools. My question: what is the difference and how can I find out?