REfresher Training
Topic 10328 | Page 1
I have been driving a day cab with a 45 fot van for 17 yrs. I would like to go ptr but was told I needed refresher training. Does anyone have an idea how I can get this.
Some truck driving schools offer shorter courses for drivers that already have experience.
Where are you located?
Dave
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
Most CDL schools offer refresher course. I recommend googling local CDL schools.
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.
I have been driving a day cab with a 45 fot van for 17 yrs. I would like to go ptr but was told I needed refresher training. Does anyone have an idea how I can get this.
If your current company isn't interested in OTR drivers, contact some Trucking Companies about their refresher. Shoot out an app with Apply For Truck Driving Jobs to contact lots of companies. They'll see by your application what you would need to do. It may not cost you anything, or not much.
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.
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.
New Reply:
New! Check out our help videos for a better understanding of our forum features
Preview:
Why Join Trucking Truth?
- The High Road Training Program
- The High Road Article Series
- The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever!
- Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted
Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth
Did you know you can fill out one quick form here on TruckingTruth and apply to several companies at once for paid CDL training? Seriously! The application only takes one minute. You will speak with recruiters today. There is no obligation whatsoever. Learn more and apply here:
TT On Facebook
I have been driving a day cab with a 45 fot van for 17 yrs. I would like to go ptr but was told I needed refresher training. Does anyone have an idea how I can get this.
Day Cab:
A tractor which does not have a sleeper berth attached to it. Normally used for local routes where drivers go home every night.