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Carl P.'s Comment
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Hey good people. Im in need of some advice..

Last year I got my CDL through prime. Did great, however i unfortunately had to leave early due to my son's mother being on drugs and i had to take partial custody of him. Got a local delivery job and...how can I say, miss the road and the money alot. I told myself I'd give it a year and since i haven't, i feel like a failure. So I've been applying to different companies and I've talked to CRST, Stevens, and swift. I like them all but am still confused. Can i go out with a trainer for a few weeks to refresh my skills? Or do i have to go through the whole training program?

Just thought id ask here from people with experience than to hear it from recruiting. ....

Thanks guys

P.s. id rather run teams...more money and i don't like to sit much. You seen one truck stop, ya seen em all

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Scott O.'s Comment
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All you should need is a refresher course.... Now teams don't really mean more money.. If you run 6000 miles a week means you ran 3000 which you can do solo so its not really more... I like the fact that if you run out of drive hours your not stuck for ten hours...I also like the fact that with teams you can get 1500 miles in a day and a half then your ready for another run...

Scott O.'s Comment
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Check with companies that have the company sponsored programs cuz most if not all have refresher courses..

Carl P.'s Comment
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Yea. Exactly. Plus i hate sitting.

Carl P.'s Comment
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Thanks. Will do

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