After being in truck driving school for 6 weeks and getting my CDL. After completing a 4 day orientation at Stevens Transport the day has come where I fly out to meet up with my trainer in El Paso TX. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm excited because I'm finally getting out there to learn about being an OTR driver and getting to see parts of this great country I haven't seen yet. At the same time I am nervous because I am meeting someone I don't know. I am sure he will train me to the best of his abilities and give me helpful tips on managing my truck so I can keep the wheels rolling.
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.
OTR:
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.
After being in truck driving school for 6 weeks and getting my CDL. After completing a 4 day orientation at Stevens Transport the day has come where I fly out to meet up with my trainer in El Paso TX. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I'm excited because I'm finally getting out there to learn about being an OTR driver and getting to see parts of this great country I haven't seen yet. At the same time I am nervous because I am meeting someone I don't know. I am sure he will train me to the best of his abilities and give me helpful tips on managing my truck so I can keep the wheels rolling.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OTR:
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.