Barely There
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Hey Northstar, it's good to plan early. You can check out the truth about Trucking here:Truck Driver's Career Guide and from Brett's own career here: Brett's Book.
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And you have a year to hang out on the Trucking Truth forums, so you'll have a better idea what to expect. Good luck!
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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I am currently about a year shy of turning 21 and being legally allowed to receive my CDL for interstate/OTR trucking. I have long considered a career in the trucking industry but have very little knowledge in it due to the fact that I essentially do not know any truckers. I have started looking at some companies and what they have to offer and their training programs. I have found a few that I like but I know to be cautious of some of the companies because its there job to glorify everything in the industry in the name of recruitment. I have heard a lot of advice over the internet. Primarily that brand new drivers like me should start at a larger company then move to a mom and pop company or become independent. What I am looking for is some advice on what I should expect and tips on what I should do to get the best out of this career. What should I plan on for my future if I do become a trucker? Will any companies want to hire me at that young of an age? Where should I start?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Interstate:
Commercial trade, business, movement of goods or money, or transportation from one state to another, regulated by the Federal Department Of Transportation (DOT).