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I'm the newbie here and was interested in becoming a truck driver. First off I'm having a hard time on getting my CDL permit does anyone have any tips?
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Merry Christmas!
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.
Welcome Michael...
Errol is absolutely correct...this site is more thorough than most schools! I just got my CDL and this site was extremely instrumental in my passing. There is a plethora of knowledge here that is, as previously stated, FREE!! If you don't see what you're looking for, just punch it in the search box and I guarantee you'll find more than what you thought imaginable! If for some reason you don't, start a thread and ask away...most everyone here is extremely generous with their experience. Best of luck to you and God Speed!
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.
Merry Christmas to you too!!
Don't ever feel weird asking a question...I have posted some stupid things I've done just to share the experience with others and hopefully prevent them from doing the same.
I've actually been told others look forward to the next time I publicly make a fool of myself. Hahahha
And welcome ;)
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I'm the newbie here and was interested in becoming a truck driver. First off I'm having a hard time on getting my CDL permit does anyone have any tips?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: