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I would just like to know what would be considered verifiable tractor trailer experience... I am about to begin a new career as a local tractor trailer delivery driver for a local company delivering beer... In 1or 2 years, I'll be trying to find work with less physical activity involved...would that be considered verifiable tractor trailer experience due to me only having local experience?

Well, sure. There's always somebody wanting to lease you a truck. You gotta give more details. E.g. Are you wanting to lease from one of the big companies, how long have you been driving, has it been combination or straight truck, are you looking to stay local as an OO?

About to start working for a beer company that is local and I'm going to put in a minimum of two years

Good afternoon to all, I was wondering that if you are a local driver and that is all you have done is it possible to become an owner operator?

Well, that depends on a lot of factors. If you get in some accidents and lose your job (which often happens to newbies starting out local) then yes, you may not be able to find a local job, plus you'll be considered as non experienced by any OTR cimpany. Plus you will have been out of driving school for too long to be considered as a new driver which means you'd need a refresher course.

My opinion is that the most prudent approach to starting this career is to commit to one year OTR first, then start looking for that "golden egg."

BTW, Most regional jobs are considered OTR.

So if I took this local position and work there for a year and stayed accident free will there be a possibility I can go on for other local positions

The truck is a side loader

Well, that depends on a lot of factors. If you get in some accidents and lose your job (which often happens to newbies starting out local) then yes, you may not be able to find a local job, plus you'll be considered as non experienced by any OTR cimpany. Plus you will have been out of driving school for too long to be considered as a new driver which means you'd need a refresher course.

My opinion is that the most prudent approach to starting this career is to commit to one year OTR first, then start looking for that "golden egg."

BTW, Most regional jobs are considered OTR.

So if I took this local position and work there for a year and stayed accident free will there be a possibility I can go on for other local positions

Because I have not been around a truck since March 19, 2016 would that affect me if I go to a company orientation and take there skills and driving test?

Hello everyone, I recently graduated from National Training, Inc out of Green Cove Springs, Florida. I graduated March 19, 2016. I've been looking at going to Frozen Food Express to start my career as Southeast Regional driver. After being home for 2 weeks I started looking at local jobs as a route delivery driver for an alcohol distributing company and they want to hire me. I also went on an interview with Gordon Food Service. If I were to start my career as a local driver, would that hurt me later?

I was asked that if a CDL School shuts down or loses its accreditation what would that mean for a former cdl graduate of that school, would they lose there cdl due to that?

Thanks for the support you guys, I passed my CDL pre trip inspection, air brake check, backing maneuvers, and road test the first time around yesterday morning. I couldn't have done it without the guidance of this website.

Please remember me you guys when you say your prayers...I take my pre trip inspection, air brake check, backing, and road test Saturday morning at 8 a.m., thanks in advance I'm ready to start my new trucking career.