ive drove dump truck and gooseneck trailers for the pass 12 years but no class a experience
Trevor, a CDL woth no experience means nothing in this competitive environment. This job is critical from a safety sensitive position. Get over it. Nobody is going to hire a guy who took a weekend course to obtain his CDL. I realize you think you are good to go, but you need to trust the people willing to teach you. They know that you've got a lot to learn. The sooner you can realize they are right, the better off you will be.
You're going to realize how much you need the training they're offering, but it won't be until you humble yourself and realize how little you know about what you are getting into. I'm sure you will do fine, but you have got to get more training. They aren't trying to take advantage of you. They want and need professionals who can get the job done efficiently and safely. Everything they do for you will be worth ten times what you've already done.
Jump in, you'll be fine. Trust their knowledge. They aren't interested in getting paid by you. They are interested in having a relationship with you that benefits both parties.
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Thanks for the info oldschool I appreciate it just wanting peoples opinion before I make my choice of who I hire on with.
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Just joined was just wanting some info from other people I just got my class a about 3 weeks ago got my learners and went with a 3 day cdl assist class and done good and passed ive drove dump truck and gooseneck trailers for the pass 12 years but no class a experience ive applied for a couple companies roehl being one but they want me to take their 4 week class same as if didnt already have my class A. Ive invested plenty time studying training and money getting my cdls and physical I understand if I had to go through orientation and go with a trainer but taking a whole 4 week class as if I had never drove a truck or I had nothing is a bit much if you ask me just wanting others input and info thanks
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.