CDL Job Fair

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Serah D.'s Comment
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Got a CDL-A license in your pocket? You’re hot property

Companies are hosting a “commercial driver’s license job fair” for Kansas City area workers from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 30. It’s designed to attract people who already have their CDL-A license and those who are interested in obtaining one.

A shortage of qualified truck and bus drivers is fueling a “commercial driver’s license job fair” for Kansas City area workers.

The event, planned for 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 30, is designed to attract people who already have their CDL-A license and those who are interested in obtaining one.

Companies signed up to participate so far: YRC Freight; Crete Carrier; XPO Logistics; Trans Services Inc.; Prime Inc.; WCA Waste; Dot Foods; First Student; Schneider; Free State Growers; MKS Pipe & Valve Co.; and TransAm Trucking.

Attendees are asked to bring their resumes to the Regnier Center, room RC101, on the Johnson County Community College campus.

The event is open to the public. Pre-registration is appreciated online or by calling the college transportation program at 913-469-3836.

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.

DOT:

Department Of Transportation

A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.

State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Tractor Man's Comment
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Thanks Serah, I don't know how I missed this post this morning. Great info. Bumping it now.

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Matt 's Comment
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Wish everywhere did this.
Serah D.'s Comment
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Thanks Serah, I don't know how I missed this post this morning. Great info. Bumping it now.

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You are welcome!
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