Comments By Edgar V.

I agree with what the other guys said. I would start by applying for the companies that have their own CDL training. You can find those here:

Company-Sponsored CDL Training Programs

Living in Florida is going to make it much more difficult. Only a small percentage of companies hire drivers out of Florida so your opportunities will be limited.

If you don't have any luck with company-sponsored programs, you can apply for pre-hires at trucking companies and they will tell you what refresher courses you could take from private schools in order to be hired. You can find more information about pre-hires and how they work in this article:

Understanding The Pre-Hire Process

THANKS BRETT , SEE I CAN MOVE ANYWERE, I SOLD MY JET SKI AND SUNDAY THE DRUMS WILL BE SOLD AND AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE SALE I WILL BE LIVING IN MY JEEP AND CAN MOVE I DONT CARE WERE, I JUST WANT THE REFRESH COURSE AND A JOB , LEAVE CAR IN THE TERMINAL , THANKS FOR YOU ADVICE

Ok 6/28/ 2013 Friday, I just called US EXPRESS and with my Social security they check my record, I can be RE-HIRED but with 6 months experience, and if other company have a problem with the abandon part (6 years ago ) to tell them to call US EXPRESS, I spoke with a female recluiter, she mention get a job some were else and come back to them ,,,, if somebody is going to give the chance now!I will stay for long time for sure, I know is no good jumping companies plus I loyal to anybody that is willing to help me. I dont mind the refresh or sign again for a company that will give a refresh course or the whole thing, So with all this clear what to do next.I in a friend house but I must move sold my jet ski, I only waitiing to sale bike , and drums tp have cash( around 2,000 )and my 2002 jeep liberty like I said I don't have family or friends ( Only you Guys) so I can relocate, I palm bay fl now thanks again

the abandon Part was 6 years ago

Since you already have your CDL you will not have to take the entire school over. Just a refresher course which will be shorter.

OK with your past concerning when you first started trucking I would recommend a company that has their own school that way if you pass their school they will give you a job afterwards.

But the company you started with is not the only one out there. Apply at them all. And since they said you abandoned training you might have to wait the entire 12 months but maybe not. You will just have to see.

first apologize about my typos, and hope don't get confused , I hispanic male50 years (with triple by pass and now 100% healthy, I went to MID FLA TECH 5 years ago and I got my cdl with doubles, trples, , tankers and passangers,( I worked for MEARS motorchoach CO . here in florida) I haven't been driving for around 5 years, but after school I went to US express , (before surgery) I pass all paper work no tickets no drugs all perfect but while in Orientation my roomate was sick , so went for training ( with a girl) I got really sick we came back to the terminal and they send me home to get better, they even paid for my ticket home, so when I got better and called they said I abandon the training and the only way back if I work some were else for 6 months and they will give a job So I never drove trucks again this was 5 or 6 years ago just the short time here around 8 months in mears OK THIS IS THE PRESENT , I want to go back ! but one company said I need to be retraing, (around$3,500) that the whole course,at this time I be homeless too, I think driving again at least I have a place and I job I dont have ex wife and NO kids and no family at all, I can relocated anywere, I own an old jeep liberty and $2,000 in my name cash(at the bank) and my car will be my place to sleep and live, I did unemployment for 6 months so I got go back (every time I seen a truck there allways this feeling that I miss something) somebody mention to go for a company that have training and do all over again I dont mind if I have to pay and work for them the whole year and paid my dues again, I aware about the promises and all, the first years is one the worst I can understand so I ready to do it again and even better any suggestion?, I ok parking my car in the terminal and go and use my money for the retraining, but what company is best for my situation , thank you for Understanding and help,