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Roy B.'s Comment
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Could anyone tell me what training school would allow 6 points on driving report?

G-Town's Comment
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Roy asked:

Could anyone tell me what training school would allow 6 points on driving report?

I doubt any of the company sponsored schools would accept 6 points.

Call around to private schools in your area but unfortunately even if you found one, landing a job with a trucking company after you graduate and have your CDL will be very, very difficult if not impossible.

Driving a truck is a dangerous business, 6 points on your drivers license is a huge red flag. The only suggestion that might work for you is hiring on with an LTL or other carrier working on their docks. Explain your intentions and they might take chance and work with you. Depending on the state I think you lose 1 point each year after the last infraction.

Focus on driving safe and protect your license.

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.

LTL:

Less Than Truckload

Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.

LTL carriers include:

  • FedEx Freight
  • Con-way
  • YRC Freight
  • UPS
  • Old Dominion
  • Estes
  • Yellow-Roadway
  • ABF Freight
  • R+L Carrier
Roy B.'s Comment
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Roy asked:

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Could anyone tell me what training school would allow 6 points on driving report?

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I doubt any of the company sponsored schools would accept 6 points.

Call around to private schools in your area but unfortunately even if you found one, landing a job with a trucking company after you graduate and have your CDL will be very, very difficult if not impossible.

Driving a truck is a dangerous business, 6 points on your drivers license is a huge red flag. The only suggestion that might work for you is hiring on with an LTL or other carrier working on their docks. Explain your intentions and they might take chance and work with you. Depending on the state I think you lose 1 point each year after the last infraction.

Focus on driving safe and protect your license.

I was in discussion with recruiter for almost 2 weeks now. Was told that Driving while suspended was not counted by company as a moving violation and that left me with 1 ticket over past 5 years. Received welcome packet and ticket to travel to school. Only to be told yesterday that they do count and it gives me 6 points on my record instead of 2. This company allows 4. I have been protecting my license to the best of my ability here in Chicago. Visiting the neighboring suburbs has been a terrible issue for people of color for years now. I have paid the fines for the tickets and license valid again after $1700 and 4 vehicles seized by townships. Protecting my license and property is a battle here in Illinois for people of color. Not complaining, just a reality here. Thanks G-Town. Please keep advising. Very helpful!!

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.

LTL:

Less Than Truckload

Refers to carriers that make a lot of smaller pickups and deliveries for multiple customers as opposed to hauling one big load of freight for one customer. This type of hauling is normally done by companies with terminals scattered throughout the country where freight is sorted before being moved on to its destination.

LTL carriers include:

  • FedEx Freight
  • Con-way
  • YRC Freight
  • UPS
  • Old Dominion
  • Estes
  • Yellow-Roadway
  • ABF Freight
  • R+L Carrier
G-Town's Comment
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Roy wrote:

Protecting my license and property is a battle here in Illinois for people of color. Not complaining, just a reality here.

Sorry to hear that Roy. Here is the good news, IMO out "here" we are all Brothers & Sisters, equals. We all are doing the same job for basically the same pay, driving the same roads, delivering to the same customers, hanging out in the same truck stops, and dealing with the same challenges each and every day. Call me an optimist, but this is one of the benefits of trucking that no one talks about. I have met and befriended numerous drivers from every walk of life; race, nationality, religion and political affiliation in the 4 years I have been driving professionally. An added benefit that was unexpected but none the less appreciated. My mentor from when I was Swift road training is originally from Haiti, we still consistently stay in touch even though we could be 3000 miles apart.

Stay low my friend. If driving a tractor trailer is your ultimate goal; make a written plan, stick to it, share it with friends and family so they can be supportive if they so chose, and above all else keep your eye on the prize.

Good luck and safe travels.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
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