the driver apprentice application is another term for driver school. If you currently have a CDL (with LTL experience) you would not qualify for this position. However, someone with a CDL, less than one year of experience, without doubles experience could apply and may be accepted into the program. An apprentice hires in as a part time dock worker and attends the training class for 4 hours a day for twelve weeks. The intent of the company is to put the student on as a driver upon graduation. This is the intent, however sometimes a driving position has not opened up and the graduate would remain working the dock until the driving position becomes available.