Just Passed My Cdls. Didnt Go To School
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I have a local job, have been working for a week but I will be laid off around November. Is there any decent companies that would put me OTR? With out any cdl schooling?
Morgan, yes there are companies that will hire you without school. I am currently doing the same thing, I go for my skills and road test on 9/16. I just got pre approved for a regional job. They told me to give them a call once I get my CDL-A, and they'll schedule my training asap. I also have a buffy that was hired by a big company without schooling. He's been there 9 months now and he is the 1 that suggested I do the same. You just have to look, apply to a bunch and there will be ones that will offer you the training, without school
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
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I didn't go to school I got on with a brand new company in my area but none of the big companies would take me so it can be done it just takes a lot of work on ur part to find the one that will take you good luck