What Is A Good Trucking Company For CDL Training?
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Prime Inc is based out of Springfield. I'd choose them.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Thanks Six String, I have been doing more research and Prime sounds good.
Just so you know, you don't have to find somewhere in Missouri only. You can train in other states with other companies. I chose Prime myself and I'm coming from Oregon. My friend chose Swift and he's going from Oregon to Idaho. As far as the one year is concerned, you could leave the company right after you have your CDL A. But, that's a terrible idea. It's recommended to stay at your first company for a year at least because it will open a ton of doors. And, the company willing to take you on after training probably expects you to have some problems and they'll be more lenient. So, you want them to keep you at least a year.
Here are some links to check out to get going.
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.
Company-sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Thanks for the information and advice. This site has some excellent information and the CDL training materials are superb.
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.
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What is a good trucking company in Missouri that will train and allow me to drive after getting a Class A CDL? I have been trying to research companies that provide the training and then you would work for them. Do most of them require you to drive for a year for them if you obtain your CDL through one of their programs? I am seeing a lot of ads for PAM trucking and CRST Trucking here in Missouri. Thanks.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: