Refresher Course Or Nah

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UNK's Comment
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Got cdl in sept 2017 never got to use them due to my current job in about 4 mths I will be done with this job should I take a refresher course before applying for trucking jobs

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.
PJ's Comment
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Any company is probably going to require you to take a refresher due to the time lapse. Definetly a great idea req’d or not. I get a little rusty after being out of the truck a week. It all smoothes out quickly but none the less it happens.

Errol V.'s Comment
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I suggest to not take a refresher on your own. If a company is interested in you, they might arrange the course for you.

But generally, anyone who hasn't driven a semi in even 6 months will probably need a refresher of some sort.
Tractor Man's Comment
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Floyd, I just returned to Swift after being out of a truck for 2 years. I had 10 months of previous driving experience with them prior to leaving in February of 2017. I was re hired as an Experienced Driver. 2 days of orientation, followed by a 50 hour refresher course, all paid by the way. Contact some recruiters and see what they require. Good luck!
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