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Hey Carley, are you planning on going to CDL school at Jones County Jr College? I received my CDL and certificate there. Cost that I paid is very resonable- $680, very solid school.
700??????? That us crazy for 8 weeks??? Well that is amazing thanks for the post and yes that's the place
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.
Hello Carly! Being that I'm 20 years old myself and under twenty one I've been blessed to get into the Industry without a cdl! If you ask, and come prepared, someone will give you a break! I prayed and the Lord answered. my first job at 18 I was a dock worker and a part time yard switcher at estes express lines. I learned how to couple and uncouple pups and how to back them and 53's! after leaving from there to go to Africa I came back and was blessed with another job doing similar things only this time it was a full tractor and trailer! I've been here at Salem national leasing being a washer fueler for almost a year before heading out on the road and when I tell you I am comfortable backing, shifting, Double Clutching , Floating, Manuvering I mean it! I do it everyday Lol I've picked up skills and tips that people learn at or after school, and I still have so much more to learn. The gist of all of this is... If you let them know you are serious and willing to work they will consider you! There's hope for youngins like us! I'll be 21 here soon and I'm going to cdl school in December! So use this time to get in shape mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually and to prepare yourself for the road. I'm doing just that lol pray and ask the Lord, he listens!
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.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
I'm a big guy (round wise) I'm 5'7 and 271 pounds so my bmi comes out around 40-
Carley, Right now is a good time to start losing weight and getting and staying healthy. Start some good eating and exercise habits now and by the time your 21st birthday rolls around, you will be "Fit as a Fiddle", as my Grandpa used to say. Starting on a healthy lifestyle now will follow you the rest of your life. By the time you have your DOT Physical and start Trucking, you will not have to worry about your weight or BMI. I am 56 years old. I have LOST almost 12 lbs since I STARTED driving 3 months ago. On Purpose. I eat healthy on the road(most of the time) and try to walk every day. I just did a few laps around the Truck Stop a bit ago. 30 minutes, about 1 1/2 miles. The little things add up. Good Luck to you. You have a great attitude. That is probably the most important thing in this Business, and Life in general.
Will do on the exercise but the eating really they best thing I can do right now is watch calories due to eating what my parents buy but once I get my own job I do plan to buy a at least a bit of my own food and the walking around truck stops I am glad to hear that I can at least get a bit of exercise out there on the road and thanks about the attitude part man
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.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
Hello Carly! Being that I'm 20 years old myself and under twenty one I've been blessed to get into the Industry without a cdl! If you ask, and come prepared, someone will give you a break! I prayed and the Lord answered. my first job at 18 I was a dock worker and a part time yard switcher at estes express lines. I learned how to couple and uncouple pups and how to back them and 53's! after leaving from there to go to Africa I came back and was blessed with another job doing similar things only this time it was a full tractor and trailer! I've been here at Salem national leasing being a washer fueler for almost a year before heading out on the road and when I tell you I am comfortable backing, shifting, Double Clutching , Floating, Manuvering I mean it! I do it everyday Lol I've picked up skills and tips that people learn at or after school, and I still have so much more to learn. The gist of all of this is... If you let them know you are serious and willing to work they will consider you! There's hope for youngins like us! I'll be 21 here soon and I'm going to cdl school in December! So use this time to get in shape mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually and to prepare yourself for the road. I'm doing just that lol pray and ask the Lord, he listens!
Glad to hear you are able to do all that without stepping foot in a school I will definitely try to get a job at the docks or somewhere like that so I can be around trucks hope school goes well for ya man good luck with it and god bless
Also thanks to everyone so far who has commented and helped me out figuring out how I'm going to do this it's a huge help
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.
Double Clutch:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Double Clutching:
To engage and then disengage the clutch twice for every gear change.
When double clutching you will push in the clutch, take the gearshift out of gear, release the clutch, press the clutch in again, shift the gearshift into the next gear, then release the clutch.
This is done on standard transmissions which do not have synchronizers in them, like those found in almost all Class A trucks.
Try ups or FedEx you will start unloading trucks but they will take care of your cdl and job after so long
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.
Try ups or FedEx you will start unloading trucks but they will take care of your cdl and job after so long
Hmm will do didn't think about them for some reason thanks for the tip
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.
Carley, I'm not sure if any of your state's colleges offers this but there was an 18 year old man at my school. He was getting his CDL then enrolling in lineman school. The school is in Kilgore, TX at Kilgore Junior college. If that is too far away, but you are interested, you may want to contact them and see if a similar school is available in your area.
He passed his tests on the first attempt, and had never even held a gear shift knob!
Best of luck man!
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.
Carley, I'm not sure if any of your state's colleges offers this but there was an 18 year old man at my school. He was getting his CDL then enrolling in lineman school. The school is in Kilgore, TX at Kilgore Junior college. If that is too far away, but you are interested, you may want to contact them and see if a similar school is available in your area.
He passed his tests on the first attempt, and had never even held a gear shift knob!
Best of luck man!
I will try contacting them soon! (Though if they dont have one a bit closer there is a very slim chance ill go all the way to texas when there are bound to be other great ones closer) Thanks for the info man
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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Carley, Right now is a good time to start losing weight and getting and staying healthy. Start some good eating and exercise habits now and by the time your 21st birthday rolls around, you will be "Fit as a Fiddle", as my Grandpa used to say. Starting on a healthy lifestyle now will follow you the rest of your life. By the time you have your DOT Physical and start Trucking, you will not have to worry about your weight or BMI. I am 56 years old. I have LOST almost 12 lbs since I STARTED driving 3 months ago. On Purpose. I eat healthy on the road(most of the time) and try to walk every day. I just did a few laps around the Truck Stop a bit ago. 30 minutes, about 1 1/2 miles. The little things add up. Good Luck to you. You have a great attitude. That is probably the most important thing in this Business, and Life in general.
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.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.