I have never had that be the case. In all my years of driving and hiring drivers I’ve never been asked by a potential employer or my insurance company about a driving school.Just beware that 99% of insurance companies wont insure you as a cdl driver unless you have been through an accredited school. I spent more than half my adult life in trucking.
Also if you dont keep current at a cdl job you may be required by a company's insurance to take a "refresher " to be insurable
As said by beef15 more entry level companies require the school. As to the insurance requirements, I worked in hazmat, and that may be the differenceI have never had that be the case. In all my years of driving and hiring drivers I’ve never been asked by a potential employer or my insurance company about a driving school.
Hazmat always adds a level of red tape. I studied years ago to get it, and double endorsement. I decided against both. Still have my tank endorsement but haven’t used it in yearsAs said by beef15 more entry level companies require the school. As to the insurance requirements, I worked in hazmat, and that may be the difference
I hadn't considered this. Hell, I used to build them for the big green! How does one go about getting into this field? I do have a little seat time.I’d go get a job operating an excavator somewhere
Some places will hire with just a Permit and then help you get a full license. Most grading and construction companies are going to want a class A since you’ll be driving a dump truck and pulling a trailer with a piece of equipment on it. There’s a restriction now on auto vs manual transmissions as well.I have been considering getting a B license rather than a full on CDL. Any reason to just do the CDL? Not looking to drive OTR big rigs. Thinking like a dump/roll on type. Not real happy with my desk job right now.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'll probably have more questions, as well.
If your going through the process no reason to stop with a b. Class A would give you more options for employment. Also keep in mind when testing it will be best to test with a combination unit with manual transmission. If you test with no trailer or an auto you will have restrictions for both is my understanding.I have been considering getting a B license rather than a full on CDL. Any reason to just do the CDL? Not looking to drive OTR big rigs. Thinking like a dump/roll on type. Not real happy with my desk job right now.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. I'll probably have more questions, as well.
If your going through the process no reason to stop with a b. Class A would give you more options for employment. Also keep in mind when testing it will be best to test with a combination unit with manual transmission. If you test with no trailer or an auto you will have restrictions for both is my understanding.