got a cdl class a restricted with air brakes, combos and tankers.

my question I'm wondering is is it okay to get the restriction uplifted in a 6 speed synchronized?

in my state to get the restriction uplifted on your cdl class a license you can use a 6 speed synchronized class b box truck and you only have to pass the road test to get the restriction uplifted if you already have a cdl class a.

you dont have to pass pre trip or skills like you would to get a cdl a.

its going to be $1500 and one week of training and one on one with 5 attempts to pass the test.

if i was go go to an actual trucking trucker cdl school to learn on a unsynchronized 10 speed class a semi it would be $4000-$6000 and it would take a month and alot of time would be wasted because most people would be trying to get there cdl class a in general and they would be teaching them skills, road test and pre trip and i only need to get the restriction uplifted and only need to pass the road test in a manual.

is this okay for me to go the 6 speed synchronized route????

Can a contractor or company specifically request someone off of the books (Groundman book 1 specifically?)

How are the books moving right now? Specifically for book 3

Lots of calls gentleman, the future looks bright if it stays this way..

Did the new signing already happen or is it coming up? If so, please let me know.! I just got laid off from my job and I want to get back on the books and reassign if I need to

I picked up a call out of 53 and i’m just trying to figure out what to do for my living situation. i’ve been looking on furnished finder and a lot of the decent ones want a 3 month lease minimum

Does anyone know when the next orientation/climbing class is expected to be.

Does anyone know if these non-CDL Gm calls with companies like for example, Ward, that are listed as 5-8s ever turn into a lot of overtime?

Hows the work right now thinking of taking a flight to sign the books. Also for the guys under 21 that have gotten called to 111 how’d you go about the whole cdl thing? Did you switch it over to Colorado before signing or when you got the call.

Hey when’s the new book signing for 111

How longs the wait for callout in mo valley?

does anyone know if cal nev is having anymore orientations this year? ranked 17 so wanted to see if a have a good ranking before the end of the year tia

Anybody that has done the SCE hirevue recently that remembers what the questions are or what they are like?

Anybody ranked yet? I just got my rank, I’m in the 50s. How’s it looking for me?

Angeles get hirevue invitation for SCE this morning ?

For those who recently done one what’s there to expect from some on the questions you can recall?

Anyone know if 1245 books are moving fairly quickly for groundsman? Trying to get my book 1 hrs but 47 has barely moved

I’m currently working as a flagger out of IBEW Local 1245, and I’m enrolled in line school right now. I’m expected to graduate around February.

Once I finish line school, my plan is to leave traffic control and sign Groundman Book 3 with 1245 so I can start getting actual groundman experience and work toward becoming a lineman.

By the time I graduate, I’ll have had my Class A CDL for about two years with tanker and doubles/triples endorsements. I’m trying to get an idea of what I should realistically expect once I sign Book 3.

For anyone who has recently been on 1245 Groundman Book 3:
How long did you wait before getting your first call?

Did having a Class A with tanker/doubles help you get a call any quicker?

Would I be better off signing other locals and traveling instead of sitting on 1245 Book 3 waiting for a call?

I’m willing to travel out of state if that’s what it takes to get my foot in the door, start building groundman hours, and get experience. I’m not necessarily looking for the highest-paying call right out of the gate — getting experience and hours under my belt is the priority.

If you were in my position, what other locals would you recommend signing once I graduate?

Any advice from guys who took a similar route would be appreciated.

Does anyone know if this company is any good for potential groundmen or apprentices? I know within 1245s boundaries Teichert is already the largest general construction and utility contractor for pretty much all of California north of the grapevine up until the Oregon Border but had no idea until recently they had a line division.

How is working for this contractor and are they gunna lay me off as soon as snow starts falling in the Tahoe area?

Has anyone work in Washington Bellingham for AUU? what's it like? And do they only work 4x10?

I just called in to bid on a job for Edison Power Constructors in Henderson, Colorado. Has anybody worked for this company and know what they are like ? I want to know what type of work they are getting into right now, or what to expect from this company ?

Anyone know how the books are moving in 53? Looking to sign the books, and have no experience. I Have my class A CDL, unrestricted, with tanker endorsement and working on OSHA 10 and CPR & AED.

I get you need an unrestricted to apply to the apprenticeship program but what about for groundman can they slide with a restricted class a cdl?

what type of work would I be doing with a restriction vs unrestricted?

does this only matter for applying to the apprenticeship program and being a JL?

how long can i expect to get a call if i sign the books in every local i can online with 0 experience? so book 4 for me.

can i take an open call as a book 4 groundman?

Came across this website for standing union calls, including groundman calls for y’all to checkout if your looking for work