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SEC Training Centers in Flowood, MS offers a refresher course for 1,500 dollars. If you go with their lodging, under 2k. No test out, just put in the time and you get a certificate. Plus the training is good.

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I graduated from a truck driving school a year ago (Feb 2015). I have the CDL A as well as a Haz Mat and a Tanker endorsement. I did this because the industry I was in (offshore oil and gas) was taking a nosedive. I figured since fuel was so cheap, and looked like it was going to stay that way, there would probably be plenty of trucks running around so it seemed like a safe bet.

Right after I picked up the license, I was offered a very lucrative contract in the offshore construction industry that lasted from April of 2015 until just recently. So, I've had the license for a year, but I've still not driven professionally for anyone. My question is, since I've waited so long to jump into trucking, are companies still going to be willing to hire me? I've heard that once 4 months go by, if you haven't hired on yet, most carriers aren't interested in you. Is this the case? Anyone else found themselves in this same or a similar situation and if so, what are the options? I'd hate to have to invest another $5,000.00 and do the course over again. Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.

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