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Marty P.'s Comment
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After I have finally done all my research on trucking companies that sponsor CDL. I am going with Jim Palmer. Bought my flight ticket and am ready to start. Any pointers on when I get there from any experienced drivers or students? I have possessed my CDL Permit twice. I'm just ready to get behind a wheel and drive. After it runs in the blood of my family.

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.

TWIC:

Transportation Worker Identification Credential

Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.

Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.

C T.'s Comment
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Just recently went solo. Getting through training was tough financially. I don't know your situation, but be sure to have a plan to get through that phase of the process. Also, if u can, buy your own food and drinks for the truck. These truck stops are money pits and will drain your bank account quicker than you think.
Marty P.'s Comment
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Just recently went solo. Getting through training was tough financially. I don't know your situation, but be sure to have a plan to get through that phase of the process. Also, if u can, buy your own food and drinks for the truck. These truck stops are money pits and will drain your bank account quicker than you think.

It's going to be tough financially. My wife will be working but we do have two kids to feed. My current job just doesn't have any advancement for me so we have decided for me to go this route.

Keith D(guitarzan)'s Comment
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I'm curious about Jim Palmer so keep us informed on your journey!
Big Scott's Comment
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If you look for Allie Knight on YouTube, she drives for Jim Palmer.
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