Going To Cdl School In April 2014
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I took the tests for my permit last week. I studied only on the High Road Training Program and was able to get my permit plus the tanker and doubles/triples.
I am in Indiana, and can tell you there were a couple of questions that had not been covered but they were so few I had no troubles passing any of the tests. Doing it over I would also read through my own states manual (still plan on doing this) but still spend the bulk of my study time on the high road training on this site. It is priceless and the reason I was able to obtain my permits so easily.
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.
Doubles:
Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.
Cristcdl.com also has free practice test. All the questions that are on the dmv test are covered in those practice test. Also the physical strength test depends on your company. Im 5'1 and not very strong and I passed them. Ours was pushing 170lbs pulling 200 and lifting 25, 50 & 60 lbs a few times. Its easy and can be done. Oh and balance one 1 foot for 30 seconds.
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.
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.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Donna, I think you may have misunderstood that thing about duck-walking. First off what they are talking about is being able to walk while in a squatted position. It's more like kind of bouncing a little and scooting one foot at a time so that you are moving across the floor in a squat. What I think you may have misunderstood is the 54 feet part. I could be wrong, but most companies that want you to do this just want to see if you can get underneath a trailer to look at the fifth wheel and make sure the kingpin is engaged properly.
I'm all over this great country in my job and I'm seeing a lot of ladies out there doing this. There are more now than at any other time. I'm confident you can do this.
In my opinion you don't need any other training for your permit tests than the High Road Training Program, but if your inclined to study in other places then go ahead.
Best of luck to ya, and please keep us posted. Oh yeah, don't forget we have a section of the forum that is just for the ladies - you may enjoy posting or reading over there.
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.
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I have been studing the free online CDL training on this site. I will have my learners permit before going to school. I am wondering if everything I need to know is on this site for passing my permit test? So much is available online but much of it costs. I am poor and need to save my pennies. But if more is necessary please advise.
I am also afraid of physcal requirements for over the road. My upper body strength is not the best but am working on it. I also read up on some of the truck company requirements and am worried about doing a duck walk for 54 feet. I am not even sure what a duck walk means. I waddle very wellbut I am sure that is not the qualification for which they are looking. All tips appreciated.
ErmaLynda
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Over The Road:
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.