Profile For Russell B.

Well in that case I will probably not pursue getting my CDL’s back. Being out with my trainer for six weeks when I started was the WORST part of the whole thing and it’s something I would never do again. It’s a shame that they would require someone who clearly knows how to operate a commercial vehicle to go through the entire process again. Seems it is more about money than safety. I have come across MANY drivers that didn’t get half of the training I did and can’t even speak English on top of that. If you can’t speak English I find it hard to believe that you could read the street signs either so I doubt any of this is about safety in the end. Thanx for the replies.

I have about 12 years of commercial driving experience ending a little over a year ago. I have to get a stress test in addition to my physical every year to keep my CDL’s current. Two years ago I was not working and had no health insurance so I was not able to pay out of pocket to have the stress test done. My CDL’s have been expired for about a year now. I have a good MVR record with the exception of one speeding ticket that was NOT 15mph over. I think it was over 5 years ago anyway.

If I have to go with a trainer for 4 to 6 weeks like when I started I will just say forget it. Does anyone have any experience with a situation like mine and if so, what steps would I need to take to get my CDL’s reinstated. Would a company be willing to help with the financial aspect of this WITHOUT requiring me to sign onto a contract? Thanx for any help or advice.