Profile For Jeff B.

Hey TT. The tree service i work for informed me this week that they want me to upgrade my CDL from a B to an A so i van drive the log truck and haul our 10,000 lb+ equipment trailers. I live is michigan so what would be the best way to go about upgrading to my class A? Is school required or could I pass the test and get in my required training at our shop/mulch yard and pass the road test to get up to a class A? Thanks in advance!

Hey TT, Im thinking of going to truck driving school to get my cdl because I want to start a career in trucking. I have heard its hard to get local jobs without having OTR experience, but people here seem to be generally mixes on this. I live in southeast Michigan and have experience driving class B trucks such as cherry pickers and box dumps, as well as equipment trailers. I also obtained in associates degree while working full time so maybe an employer will see my work ethic in that as well. I'm just wondering if decent companies really do hire without OTR experience in my are and if anybody could give me some details about the job like hours, pay, etc. Thanks in advance for any replies ✌