DMVs & CAR DEALER'S LICENSE

GET CAR DEALER'S LICENSE.  

List of DMV requirements.  

The Pasadena DMV is closed until July 1, 2014.  The website says only July, so I am inferring that it will be July 1. 

El Monte DMV

West Covina DMV

Office Hours
Mon., Tues., Thurs., Friday: 8am-5pm

Wednesday: 9am-5pm.

ELECTRIC TRAILER BRAKES

Electric Trailer Brakes.

PRICE: BOX TRUCK

LTL Freight.  Box truck priced.

MECHANICAL JOBS

Questions raised for mechanical jobs:

1.  Do I have tools?  Basic set only.

2.  Number of years of Engine Tune-up, Diesel.
3.  Number of years of Engine Tune-up, Gas.
4.  Number of years of Automotive Electrical Systems
5.  Number of years of Clutch & Transmission on Trucks
6.  Number of years of Brakes & Steering.
7.  Number of years of Lubrication.
8.  Number of years of Tire Repair.
9.  Number of years of Refrigerated Equipment.

MECHANICAL SCHOOLS
1.  Universal Technical Institute in Rancho Cucamonga.
2.  WyoTech in Long Beach and Fremont.
3.  Penn Foster
4.  UEI in Gardena.
5. Can't believe it but here is a short list of online automotive schools.

DRIVE CARS BETWEEN DEALERS

This reminds me of another source of income if you have the time, driving record and inclination to drive new cars on dealer trades.

NORWALK
Norwalk Toyota
Ken Grody Ford, Norwalk
McKenna BMW, Norwalk, 10500 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.
Sales: 866-787-1402

I spoke with Calvin Lau, one of two sales managers, and he suggested that I speak with General Mgr., John Hall, before he explained to me that BMW McKenna has their own trucks that they use to ship vehicles to and between dealers.  Good to know.  Calvin had a good, professional tone.  Here is a list of the guys and gals at McKenna.  
Service:  866-932-9416
Parts:  866-926-0257


McKenna Audi, Norwalk, CA,10850 Firestone Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650.
Sales:  888-689-9373
Service:  866-720-4222
Parts:  888-471-8126


McKenna VW, 18303 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703
Their sales staff and other personnel is here.

Sales: 888-355-5381
Service: 888-386-7880
Parts:  888-413-1068

DOWNEY
Honda World, Downey, CA, 10645 Studebaker Road, Downey, CA 90241
Sales: (800) 601-5660
Service: (800) 924-9016
Parts: (800) 683-2808


CERRITOS
Penske Chevrolet, Cerritos, 18605 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703, 562-924-1676

Cerritos Nissan 18707 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703 

Cerritos Ford 18900 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703 

Sales: (888) 318-5001 |

Service: (877) 418-5252

Parts: (877) 499-9952

Lexus of Cerritos 
18800 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703,  (888) 336-5040 

Norm Reeves Honda, 18500 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, CA 90703

Sales:(888) 497-4433

Parts:(888) 513-3366

Service:(888) 849-4466

If you approach the new car dealership Sales Manager with an offer to drive and s/he is interested, expect a background check including credit score and driving record. The pay is based either on miles driven @50¢+/- per mile or hours driven @$10-$20+/- per hour plus food and lodging if an overnight is involved.

You'll be taking a new car somewhere usually within a 250 radius of your home and returning with another new car.

They usually hire retirement age drivers with time to spare and of course clean driving records. The downside is that it sometimes involves late nights and hours of time so most take books on tape or some form of entertainment except texting.

The best opportunity is with a chain dealer group with multiple franchises. Be absolutely certain to get a contract and copy of their insurance policy before setting out. It's not unheard of for some dealers to change the pay agreement post delivery with no contract. Insurance is also important for obvious reasons.

An awkward aside is a story told to me by a Toyota dealer consulting client who sent two drivers in new cars to swap with another dealer. The drivers, a husband and wife team, crashed into EACH OTHER on the way. No injuries, and it's become legendary in dealer circles. No word on whether they're still married.

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DHI Transport hauls cars across the country and have been in the business for enough years to know what they're doing. They're based in Florida, but drive to the West Coast and back. Very dependable. I can vouch for them. 813-777-8669. Ask for Dan. 

TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOLS

DOOTSON DRIVING SCHOOL, 11625 Clark Street, Arcadia, CA 91006,  626-303-1900

CR ENGLAND, 10691 Poplar Avenue, Fontana, CA  92337, (626) or 951-332-3939

ALLIANCE SCHOOL OF TRUCKING, 9410 Jordan Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311, 818-772-2252

Camino Truck Driving School, 13476 East Valley Blvd., La Puente, CA 91746,  626-968-9135

El Monte Truck Driving School, 15545 Arrow Highway, Baldwin Park, CA 91706  626-813-6611

Mon-Fri:  8-6pm

Sat:  8-4pm

Sun.: Closed

Edison Truck Driving School, 2024 Durfee, South El Monte, CA 91733,  626-582-8540

TGA Truck Driving School, 1115 South Taylor Avenue, Montebello, CA 90640  626-443-7167

Dynasty Truck Driving School, 1810 South Reservoir Street, Pomona, CA 91766,  626-823-4936

Dolphin Trucking School, 4820 South Eastern Avenue, Commerce, CA  90040,  800-234-0515

GSF Truck Driving School, 1515 South Evergreen Avenue, LA, CA  90023,  213-745-6022

Hi-Desert Trucking School, 9012 Glenoaks Blvd., Sun Valley, CA  91352,  818-771-9884

Professional Trucking School, 2863 East Slauson, Huntington Park, CA 90255, 323-582-0247

Toro School of Truck Driving, 321 West 135th Street, LA, CA  90061, 661-822-2106

Calcutta Truck Driving School, 11490 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91601, 818-762-3370

College of Instrument Technology, 17156 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706, 562-925-1785

Aztlan Trucking School, 400 East Manchester, LA, CA 90003, 323-588-7444

Universal Truck Driving School, 1600 South Hill Street, Ste A, LA, CA 90015, 213-745-6244 or 2209 West Arrow Route, Ste A, Upland, CA 91786, 909-920-0739. 

I spoke with Patricia here at Universal Trucking, and she was very helpful.  She said that if I get my Class A, CDL that it allows me to drive all Class B categories except for passenger buses.  Pretty good.  And their prices are not bad either.

Class B Driver’s License from Upland?

Bobtail license.  In the trucking industry, a bobtail truck refers to a cab or tractor that isn't attached to or hauling anything.

FULL COURSE is $1300

20 hours training

DMV, if I fail on test, I get 2 hours of free.

REFRESHER COURSE is $600.

6 hours of training, 2 hours driving.

$160 permit or read the commercial handbook or DMV,

Class A license allows all the provisions of a Class B license.

Full guarantee, 26 hours training, $1500

REFRESHER COURSE, $1000

$500, 6 hours

2^nd payment can be any amount,

6 days a week, 2 hours a d

Patricia

COST OF A CLASS B LICENSE
Okay, spoke with Erika at Dootson Driving School in Monrovia.  She explained that to earn a Class B driving license I will need to pass a written test and a driving test.  I can study the materials at home, but I will need to be trained by their drivers in their lot.  She said that Dootson offers a Pay Per Day program where you pay $48 for 30 minutes or $96 for 1 hour.  Sounds steep for talking while sitting in the cab of a truck. 

She mentioned that the average cost of the course for a Class B License is $700 and it takes about 3 weeks to complete.  A Class B with a P authorization allows me to drive vehicles that transport large numbers of people.  And the study materials cost $20, a price that also includes enrollment.  That last part doesn't sound right, for it makes the cost sound too low.  Enrollment may be a lot more, but the materials themselves cost only $20.  I'll check back with her.