After 4 weeks in company sponsored Cdl school and 4 weeks otr training, it's almost over and then some much needed home time. The 1st 3 weeks of otr training were tough, I thought about quitting, I've been homesick, I thought "what have I gotten myself into ? " However, the 4th week came, I could see the light at the end of the tunnel, I am overcoming my fear of the mountains with every west coast trip. I can now see myself doing this, where as before I couldn't.
After I fulfill my contract, I will definitely be looking for a local job though.don't want to miss my kids growing up. Thanks
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.
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.
After 4 weeks in company sponsored Cdl school and 4 weeks otr training, it's almost over and then some much needed home time. The 1st 3 weeks of otr training were tough, I thought about quitting, I've been homesick, I thought "what have I gotten myself into ? " However, the 4th week came, I could see the light at the end of the tunnel, I am overcoming my fear of the mountains with every west coast trip. I can now see myself doing this, where as before I couldn't. After I fulfill my contract, I will definitely be looking for a local job though.don't want to miss my kids growing up. Thanks
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.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated