Class B Opportunities

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Paul M.'s Comment
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I recently attended the Celadon Driving Academy in Gadsden, Alabama, but after three weeks, we reached a mutual agreement that driving COMBINATION vehicles just isn't my thing. Never got the backing down which in Alabama is EXTREMELY STRICT. So now I've got this Class A Permit including GENERAL KNOWLEDGE and AIR BRAKES and a valid D.O.T. card and I'd really like to put them to use. What I'd need would be to complete a pre-trip and road test. I've got no issues backing single vehicles. So WHAT NOW? Paying out of pocket or taking out a loan isn't an option. What I need is some COMPANY that would work with me on completing a Class B within a reasonable time and then going to work. Any and all suggestions welcome. My direct email address is paul35906@gmail.com

Combination Vehicle:

A vehicle with two separate parts - the power unit (tractor) and the trailer. Tractor-trailers are considered combination vehicles.

Kevin H.'s Comment
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You say you reached a mutual agreement, do you really feel that way, or do you think you need different instruction or more practice? Just don't give up if you still want to do it and you think you might be able to get it eventually.

I don't know anything about class B. I suppose you could contact companies that are advertising for drivers and see if any of them will work with you to get you through the DMV test.

Dm:

Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager

The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.

DMV:

Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.

Jason T.'s Comment
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Paul I can help you with that I'll send you my number I'm from bama too

C T.'s Comment
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Honestly if you've come this far, I wouldn't bother with a class b. Everyone struggles with backing starting out. Unless you're a super trucker born to drive. I'd suggest looking for more training at another company or school and put that permit to use. If u recall correctly it's only good for a few months. Don't give in so easily, you can do it if I did.

Jason T.'s Comment
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I left you a email with my contacts I have resources here in Alabama

I recently attended the Celadon Driving Academy in Gadsden, Alabama, but after three weeks, we reached a mutual agreement that driving COMBINATION vehicles just isn't my thing. Never got the backing down which in Alabama is EXTREMELY STRICT. So now I've got this Class A Permit including GENERAL KNOWLEDGE and AIR BRAKES and a valid D.O.T. card and I'd really like to put them to use. What I'd need would be to complete a pre-trip and road test. I've got no issues backing single vehicles. So WHAT NOW? Paying out of pocket or taking out a loan isn't an option. What I need is some COMPANY that would work with me on completing a Class B within a reasonable time and then going to work. Any and all suggestions welcome. My direct email address is paul35906@gmail.com

Combination Vehicle:

A vehicle with two separate parts - the power unit (tractor) and the trailer. Tractor-trailers are considered combination vehicles.

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