I went through crst. I got my CDL 3 weeks ago. Immediately went to training and have crossed the country 5 times already. Took me 17 days to get cdl and in 3 weeks on the road I am able to navigate tight turns tight backs shift properly and today navigated NYC. Trucking is trucking a tough job for tough people men and women alike and not any less tough for women maybe even more tough due to harassment. Going in I knew the first year is going to be a grind and so far it is. But I keep the door closed only stop for my 30 and fuel when not together and have been running 6000+ miles a week in a team truck. I am getting ready to upgrade now to my own truck and can't wait. I love this job and would never go back to an office.
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.
I went through crst. I got my CDL 3 weeks ago. Immediately went to training and have crossed the country 5 times already. Took me 17 days to get cdl and in 3 weeks on the road I am able to navigate tight turns tight backs shift properly and today navigated NYC. Trucking is trucking a tough job for tough people men and women alike and not any less tough for women maybe even more tough due to harassment. Going in I knew the first year is going to be a grind and so far it is. But I keep the door closed only stop for my 30 and fuel when not together and have been running 6000+ miles a week in a team truck. I am getting ready to upgrade now to my own truck and can't wait. I love this job and would never go back to an office.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: