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Unfortunately many of those local jobs require at least a year experience OTR. You may have to bite the bullet and go OTR for at least a year. You will probably need either a refresher course or downgrade your license and go back to school. I know none of that sounds very appealing. My best advice is apply to as many companies as you can as see what each one would require of you.
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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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Patrick what do you mean by down grade your license? I myself are in the same situation as tarhell
Voluntarily go back to a class C/D license. Then start the whole enchilada over. CLP , School, etc...
CLP:
Commercial Learner's Permit
Before getting their CDL, commercial drivers will receive their commercial learner's permit (CLP) upon passing the written portion of the CDL exam. They will not have to retake the written exam to get their CDL.
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Hi everyone, been on this site for one and half years +. Been trying to find route driver/ delivery work position. When I do.get an interview, which has been few, I am turned down. I know it's age but, what can you do. I'm 57.and in decent shape. I am employed with the same company for last 8 years. I drive 8 passenger van and 20 passenger bus. Some more background i have a valid Class A CDL but, absolutely Zero experience ! Have not been in a truck since truck driving school in 2009. I am looking for a change. Is age going to be a problem? I know back through school is the way i have to go. I know about company sponsored training. I know we have Swift, Prime, Maverick,Millis Transfer and so forth drivers on.here. Sorry for long post. Any input for an older not married man lol Thanks
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.