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Learning Truck Driving In America by 19olawale(op): 6:33pm On May 05, 2023

Please Nairalanders I want to ask a question.
Being a Nigerian, can I train as a truck driver in America but having visiting visa and later change it to work permit??
Thank you so much

Re: Learning Truck Driving In America by JeffreyJunior: 6:49pm On May 05, 2023

Yes, go for it.

Get the commercial DL from DMV and you are good to go.

If you're unmarried and are ready to work long hours, you can earn more than you can ever imagine.

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Re: Learning Truck Driving In America by RoadMozart(m): 6:55pm On May 05, 2023

JeffreyJunior:
Yes, go for it.

Get the commercial DL from DMV and you are good to go.

If you're unmarried and are ready to work long hours, you can earn more than you can ever imagine.

Even as a visitor?
Even without a resident permit?

Re: Learning Truck Driving In America by ednut1(m): 7:14pm On May 05, 2023

19olawale:
Please Nairalanders I want to ask a question.
Being a Nigerian, can I train as a truck driver in America but having visiting visa and later change it to work permit??
Thank you so much

how can you train if you dont have driver’s license there huh

🙄

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Re: Learning Truck Driving In America by JeffreyJunior: 7:45pm On May 05, 2023

RoadMozart:
Even as a visitor?
Even without a resident permit?

Do you still have a valid Nigerian driver license?

Re: Learning Truck Driving In America by RoadMozart(m): 7:56pm On May 05, 2023*

JeffreyJunior:
Do you still have a valid Nigerian driver license?

Re: Learning Truck Driving In America by JeffreyJunior: 8:27pm On May 05, 2023

RoadMozart:
yes

Take your valid Nigerian license to DMV and apply for class C driver license.

When you get the license in a couple of weeks, approach a truck driving school and they will help you with the process of getting the commercial driver's license after your training.

I think you need to successfully complete a 15hr driving training or so.

When you get the commercial license, trucking companies will not hesitate to hire and help you with work permit especially in California but they may underpay you for a while.

Goodluck and don't let anything hold you down.

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Re: Learning Truck Driving In America by Samfloxin(m): 8:34pm On May 05, 2023

What if I learn the truck driving here in Naija, is it an added advantage?

Re: Learning Truck Driving In America by RoadMozart(m): 8:44pm On May 05, 2023

JeffreyJunior:
Take your valid Nigerian license to DMV and apply for class C driver license.

When you get the license in a couple of weeks, approach a truck driving school and they will help you with the process of getting the commercial driver's license after your training.

I think you need to successfully complete a 15hr driving training or so.

When you get the commercial license, trucking companies will not hesitate to hire and help you with work permit especially in California but they may underpay you for a while.

Goodluck and don't let anything hold you down.

God bless You for this

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Re: Learning Truck Driving In America by Treadway: 8:48pm On May 05, 2023

RoadMozart:
God bless You for this

JeffreyJunior:
Take your valid Nigerian license to DMV and apply for class C driver license.

When you get the license in a couple of weeks, approach a truck driving school and they will help you with the process of getting the commercial driver's license after your training.

I think you need to successfully complete a 15hr driving training or so.

When you get the commercial license, trucking companies will not hesitate to hire and help you with work permit especially in California but they may underpay you for a while.

Goodluck and don't let anything hold you down.

this is very useful information. I didn't even know you could do that on a visit visa. Kudos for sharing 👍

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Re: Learning Truck Driving In America by Mastermindx: 6:50am On May 06, 2023

JeffreyJunior:
Yes, go for it.

Get the commercial DL from DMV and you are good to go.

If you're unmarried and are ready to work long hours, you can earn more than you can ever imagine.

Any idea about trucking in UK?

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