Getting Back On The Road
Topic 34205 | Page 1
You've got a problem you aren't really understanding. To get an OTR job you will have to go through a training program. I know you've kept everything up to date, but without recent experience or recent training, you will be hard pressed to find anyone able to hire you.
It's possible you could get a 1099 job with an unscrupulous company, but I can never reccomend taking that approach.
I can reccomend these Paid CDL Training Programs. They are your best bet. They commit to hiring you before you even start their program.
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.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
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Hey guys, I was an OTR truck driver about four years ago but was involved in a no-fault accident. I have kept my CDL and medical card up to date since. Recently I've been trying to get back OTR but can't seem to find anyone to hire me without recent driving experience and the company I worked for saying that they fired me due to safety reasons. Can anyone help me figure out how to get back in the seat?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.