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Jacinda P.'s Comment
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I got my permit and school starts May 2nd! I have to admit, the tests on this site is exactly like the Iowa tests. I used three other cdl testing sites and none of them were even close to what Iowa DOT asks. Trucking Truth to the rescue! Thank you Brett for this site and does anyone have a suggestion for what Company to go with here are the companies Kirkwood Community College works with for a job after completion. I also have a teacup Chihuahua named Fluffy who weighs maybe 1 lb.

Dart Transport LeFebvre Companies Don Hummer Trucking Inc. Reinhart Foods Roehl Schneider Sharkey Transport STS Transportation TanTara Transportation TMC/Dakota Transport Transport America United Natural Foods Inc. US Express Werner West Side Transport

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.

DOT:

Department Of Transportation

A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.

State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.

Dm:

Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager

The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
G-Town's Comment
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Congratulations Jacinda.

Take a look at these links to assist with your choice of companies.

and this...

Trucking Company Reviews

Good luck.

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.
Jacinda P.'s Comment
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Congratulations Jacinda.

Take a look at these links to assist with your choice of companies.

Article Category: Finding The Right Truck Driving JobTrucker's Career Guide: Choosing Your First Truck Driving Job Forum Topics Tagged "Choosing A Trucking Company"

and this...

Trucking Company Reviews

Good luck.

Thanks G-Town!

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.
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