Company And CDL Questions
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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've actually read that entire book and gone through most of that material, I just also wanted to hear from others in the industry about particular questions I had.
As far as rider and pet policies each Carrier has their own policies. Which is typically once your in your own truck. Each carrier sets cost involved. Once you decide which way you are going to go IE company training or Private school or community or tech school. Then you need to do research on company that fit your wants and needs. Verify Polices regarding Riders and Pets
I am a dog lover also and have researched this. Wil-Trans has a 3 heartbeat rule and will allow the wife and dog after a certain point of you showing the ability to operate safely on your own. They seem like a great company and the recruiter I have talked with was excellent.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
Wil-Trans:
Darrel Wilson bought his first tractor in 1980 at age 20, but, being too young to meet OTR age requirements, he leased the truck out and hired a driver.
Through growth and acquisition, Wil-Trans now employs over 200 drivers, and has a long-standing partnership with Prime, Inc. to haul their refrigerated freight. The family of businesses also includes Jim Palmer Trucking and O & S Trucking.
I am a dog lover also and have researched this. Wil Trans has a 3 heartbeat rule and will allow the wife and dog after a certain point of you showing the ability to operate safely on your own. They seem like a great company and the recruiter I have talked with was excellent.
What exactly is the "heartbeat rule", and how does it work?
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
I am a dog lover also and have researched this. Wil Trans has a 3 heartbeat rule and will allow the wife and dog after a certain point of you showing the ability to operate safely on your own. They seem like a great company and the recruiter I have talked with was excellent.
What exactly is the "heartbeat rule", and how does it work?
Exactly as Dan E wrote; two people and a dog are allowed in the truck with you, once you have proven yourself for a couple of months. I am sure there is some sort of charge for this. What else are you missing? Perhaps placing a call to a Wil Trans recruiter is your next best step.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
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So I should start by saying I recently turned 21, have been debating getting my CDL for quite some time and am just debating the various ways to get it. I am also getting married very soon (although she loves to travel) and have a dog.
I'm really just trying to find out what to expect (I've been lurking around here for quite some time and finally joined) as a new driver, what companies are worth looking into (I've been looking at hundreds now) and also what are good options for obtaining my CDL/Hazmat.
The soon-to-be wife would really like to ride along and of course she has to bring the dog, so how are most companies structured with their waiting period on rider policy and what can I usually expect when asking this question?
I have some family in the industry but so far it seems they are very gloomy about it so I'm hoping to get some positive information, and also I do apologize if this is the wrong spot for this kind of a question.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations