Please list all the steps I need to accomplish such as tests, training, truck driving school, etc.
2007-12-02 14:24:54 · 5 answers · asked by Michael B 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Such as what tests to take, etc. Do i need to go to truck driving school first or pass the test first??? Please list all the steps I need to do.
2007-12-02 14:28:48 · update #1
I have been a truck driving instructor, off and on, since 1980.
There are a number of ways to start.... You can look at companies first, but they are going to be talking about things you probably won't understand right off the bat.
My suggestion is to search out some truck driving schools in your area and see what they have to say. Do not sign up for any one school until you have talked to all of them and get a basic understanding about trucking and the lifestyle of it.
You need to decide whether you want to run "over the road", "regional", "local" or what you want to do. You will probably have to start out doing OTR (over the road) for at least two years. Everyone has to pay their dues before getting a local job where you are home every night, but not always....
Like someone said above, talk to the companies next. Some of the larger companies have their own schools and training programs in house. Like it was stated above, you will have to sign a year's contract to offset the tuition, or they will expect payment in full if you leave before that year is up. Other companies offer tuition reimbursement spread out over two years. In other words, you go to a regular truck driving school and get a student loan for your tuition. When you go to work for a trucking company, they will give you $xxx.xx every six months for two years to offset your tuition.
Do some research into the industry and get yourself educated regarding jobs, pay, different types of pay schedules (ie: Mileage, percentage, hourly, etc) and figure out what you want to do as far as type of work. The CDL is not an easy thing to get, but neither is it hard. If you pay attention in school and learn everything they can offer you, you will pass the written and driving portion of the CDL. Once you have that in your hand, the world of truck driving will just start to begin. You will probably spend from 2 weeks to 3 months with a trainer for the company you go to work for. They will teach you how to survive in the real world of truck driving.
This is a start.... As you progress in your research, I might suggest you check out the website group listed below for more information.
Good luck and I hope this has helped....
2007-12-02 18:47:13 · answer #1 · answered by Wired for Sound 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you want to drive regional or long haul call a company like Schneider, Maverick,TMC, PAM, Werner, Covenant, USA truck, Roehl, Swift, C.R England, the list goes on. They will sponsor you through school and pay you. You get your license there, then they will put you on a truck with a trainer for around a month. Then they will turn you loose with your own ( company owned) truck, but you sign a contract to stay with them for a year.
If you want to drive local, take the exam to get your permit. Practice what is in the CDL manual. After 30 days you can take the skills test. This way is extremely hard to get a job due to lack of experience.
You can go to a community college and take a truck driving course. These take 3 - 6 weeks. They then offer to help assist you find a job, but no guarantees. This is costly.
The first way is the easiest and most affordable for most people. It will also guarantee you a job. You will be gone initially app. 6 - 7 weeks, may vary by company. After that you will be home any where from weekends to being out 14 - 30 days with one or two days off for every 7 out.
2007-12-02 16:36:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
%.-up truck drivers are better many times than not men who do not provide a crap about others on the streets and highways. each and anytime, i'm getting tailgated, this is basically about daily, this is continuously some enormous ego type of guy who thinks the international is all about him. i'm seeing %.-up truck drivers going street speeds on the streets no longer giving any concept-about others in the front of them. hi there, you do not personal the line, guy! and that i will turn you a huge birdie, mister rocks-in-your-head!
2016-10-25 08:30:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Michael B ? You have two great answers from professionals who know the business. Study them carefully and get a print out if necessary, Read those until you have them down pat.And good luck with your career. See you on the road somewhere between here and Florida.
2007-12-10 08:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by googie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
become fat and get a truck
2007-12-02 14:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋