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Lil's Comment
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Hi Everyone,

I'm in my 40s and will be attending a local tech college in a few months to obtain my CDL. I had a professional career, but also had high student loan debt that I'm worried about paying back. I haven't been able to bounce back fully after I was laid-off years ago since my field in nonprofit was heavily affected by the economy. Therefore, I'm looking for a new career that I can support myself and save for retirement. I love to drive, love a challenge, love an autonomous job and love variety, so trucking makes the most sense at this time in my life.

I've enjoyed reading about other women's experiences. I recently signed up for this site, but have read a lot in the last several weeks. Thanks to those who've shared their stories, which is making me realize I can do this.

Lil

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.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Lynette O.'s Comment
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Welcome Lil! You have come to the right place for areal perspective on trucking. Go for it. I'm new at this and every day as I am driving down the road, I keep saying to myself,

I can't believe that I am being paid to do this.

It's a lot of hard work to get that license, but if you stick to it, you will never regret it.
Lil's Comment
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Thanks, Lynette. Great words of encouragement!!!

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