Got CDL Permit Before Class Even Starts! :D

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David O.'s Comment
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I studied TT's training materials and went down to get my permit Monday. Only to be told that they stopped giving CDL tests 15 minutes earlier. Deja vu all over again.

The lady was nice enough to check that KY had gotten my self-certification and medical info already. So I took my motorcycle written and picked up my Motorcycle Instruction Permit. Last Friday I had arrived 15 minutes too late to take the motorcycle written.

The trooper at the testing area told me that it was his pleasure to see someone pass on their first try. Then I couldn't get my permit because they didn't have my medical information in the computer. I had the card with me so I could take a picture and email it right away; except I left my phone at home. Can't have it on at the testing station anyway. A quick drive home, an email, a phone call, disconnected another phone call, good thing I wrote down my call reference #, and verbal confirmation that all is good. Drive back out to the DMV. On the way there while I'm about to change lanes a driver changes lanes into my blind spot. While I've got my concentration on him a different driver changes lanes directly beside me. Jamais vu! It'll only get worse with a bigger truck I'm sure.

The best part is my class starts TOMORROW!!!

Half a shift tonight (over at 10:45 pm) and up bright and early for an 8 am start.

I'm so excited I'm having problems sitting still enough to type this.

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.

Dm:

Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager

The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.

DMV:

Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles

The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.

Sweet Jimmy's Comment
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Great job! If it's like my school, you'll be glad you got your permit before class. All but 4 of my class didn't, and they've been in the classroom all week while we"ve been driving.

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