New Truck Driver Career Decisions
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Dave I sure hope I didn't steal your seat. That would suck. Kim didn't say why she just asked if I could be there Monday. I sure hope your there Monday morning. Be great to have 1/3 the class from here. Dave I'm going to the 3 week cdl course in Marshfield. I'm thinking you already have your CDL and are going to phase 1 orientation. Those are done on site.
Scott that's great news. After all my extensive research I felt they fit me the best. I am going in National van at first, but will move to the hometime plus fleet as soon as they will allow. I spoke with the orientation supervisor in Atlanta and he told me it would depend on my performance how long it would take. They asked me about going into flatbed, but I just thought it would be better to get the basics down before adding more to the equation. I couldn't believe how fast they moved start to finish.
Now Dave and I have a known place to get answers if we need to. Thanks
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Dave I sure hope I didn't steal your seat. That would suck. Kim didn't say why she just asked if I could be there Monday. I sure hope your there Monday morning. Be great to have 1/3 the class from here. Dave I'm going to the 3 week cdl course in Marshfield. I'm thinking you already have your CDL and are going to phase 1 orientation. Those are done on site.
Scott that's great news. After all my extensive research I felt they fit me the best. I am going in National van at first, but will move to the hometime plus fleet as soon as they will allow. I spoke with the orientation supervisor in Atlanta and he told me it would depend on my performance how long it would take. They asked me about going into flatbed, but I just thought it would be better to get the basics down before adding more to the equation. I couldn't believe how fast they moved start to finish.
Now Dave and I have a known place to get answers if we need to. Thanks
They have a great training program from what I've read from other drivers. Especially the fact you can be in your own truck by week 5. That was a big bonus to hear that from a company.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Yeah their program is a bit shorter. But they were very quick to tell me it is performance based and flexiable. The basic cdl school is 3 weeks in Marshfield. Last 3 days is the same as phase 1 orientation at the terminal for hires that already have their cdl. After that I'll get a few days off then report to the terminal for phase 2. In my case it will be Atlanta. I know they have 5 current trainers. Phase 2 is intended to be about 13 days. They are looking for about 3000 miles with the trainer. Then they evaluate to see if they want more time or they sign off and put you on your own. This seems shorter than some other companies but they believe it works well for them.
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.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Dave I sure hope I didn't steal your seat. That would suck. Kim didn't say why she just asked if I could be there Monday. I sure hope your there Monday morning. Be great to have 1/3 the class from here. Dave I'm going to the 3 week cdl course in Marshfield. I'm thinking you already have your CDL and are going to phase 1 orientation. Those are done on site.
Ahhh well its all good I picked up my License today from DMV though its a paper temp until they can get my plastic one and yes I'm going into Phase 1 orientation in Appleton providing my med stuff clears. Yay you didn't take my seat lol.
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.
Hey PJ I guess I'll be seeing you in Marshfield, I just got the official word today get on a bus Sat@6:30am and be there in Marshfield sometime around noon on Sunday to start Phase 1 Orientation on Monday. I'm still waiting for my official Itinerary so I can make arrangements as far as packing and stuff. Love to meet ya and put a face to the name. and dont worry I'll pass along all the info I can about orientations demands. See ya soon Dave D.
David that's great. I'm looking forward too it. I assume you'll be staying at the hotel. Look for a 2 tone blue ford p/u. The beat up one with the Ga tag lol. Jen called me this morning confirming nothing has changed on my medical and all is good. I should be at the hotel right about checkin time of 3:00 pm.
Well ya'll it's official now. I'm on the road to school. 1100 miles from home, but I took a detour adding an additional 500 miles so I could visit with my big sis in Hot Springs Ar. She had a CDL for years and drove just about everything with 10 wheels or more. I'll spend the night here, mostly cause she's an awesome cook and continue in the morning to Marshfield.
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.
Well ya'll it's official now. I'm on the road to school. 1100 miles from home, but I took a detour adding an additional 500 miles so I could visit with my big sis in Hot Springs Ar. She had a CDL for years and drove just about everything with 10 wheels or more. I'll spend the night here, mostly cause she's an awesome cook and continue in the morning to Marshfield.
Keep it between the lines, be safe.
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.
Very cool! Get to start a new career and visit your sis in the same weekend. Good stuff!
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Hi Scott, I'm going for Reefer National Fleet myself I'm very anxious to learning all they can teach me and then using that knowledge to be a productive member of the fleet.
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.