Passed My DDS Exams

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Danny S.'s Comment
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Went today and took my Combinations, Doubles-Triples and Tanker exams, passed with two 90's and one 95. So got my A permit. Waiting until I get my letter back from Fed's on background check then going to take Hazmat test. Now I will focus on High Road Training. On hazmat. To those studying for exam the High Road Training Program is the best tool to use, Make sure you answer the questions how the manual says it, everyone I missed I knew better but I over thought the question or I tried to get logical about and it messes you up just think and study the cdl manual even if the answer doesn't make sense in the real world, the test is to see if you have read the manual. So on to Driving range and road Training.

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.

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

Doubles:

Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Brett Aquila's Comment
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Hey congrats Danny!

Time to climb up in one of those beasts and figure out how to move it around now, eh?

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HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
PJ's Comment
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Great news Danny. yeah I had the same problem. But all is good. Congrats
Danny S.'s Comment
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Hey congrats Danny!

Time to climb up in one of those beasts and figure out how to move it around now, eh?

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That's right Brett can't wait to get in one and start driving it down the road, I'm ready to get those wheels turning.dancing-dog.gif

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Richard O.'s Comment
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Congratulations Danny.
Old School's Comment
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Congratulations! Keep up the good work. It's all very exciting, there's just not a career to compare with this one - new challenges every day, and a change in scenery and society with each sunrise. A truck driver gets to go through three lifetimes worth of experiences and acquaintances while living out his nomadic dream.

Best of luck to ya!

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