Am I Able To Get A CDL?
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Why pay out of pocket only to find no company will hire you...then a few years later the cdl schooling will be no good and have to get trained again.
suspensions are taken very seriously. a whole year is a long time. was this a major thing like a DUI? that has a whole other bag of issues.
my suggestion would be to wait another couple years to give 3 years from the reinstatement.
you can try to apply everywhere and see who will take you. but dont be too disappointed woth refusals. make a plan and set your goal, then get it done.
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.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
No, not for a DUI. I had bought a car, was on my way to get insurance for it and a lady hit me. The accident wasn't my fault but since I had to report the accident to the DMV , didn't have insurance at the time of the accident, the DMV suspended my license.
Why pay out of pocket only to find no company will hire you...then a few years later the cdl schooling will be no good and have to get trained again.
suspensions are taken very seriously. a whole year is a long time. was this a major thing like a DUI? that has a whole other bag of issues.
my suggestion would be to wait another couple years to give 3 years from the reinstatement.
you can try to apply everywhere and see who will take you. but dont be too disappointed woth refusals. make a plan and set your goal, then get it done.
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.
SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
In addition these links will help you to better understand the industry, set realistic goals/expectations and perhaps most important prepare you for the CLP tests:
Hey Esau! Sorry to hear about your troubles with your suspension. Hopefully you can work something out with one of the many companies that will receive your application if you use the link I quoted above. But before you actually submit that application, please take the time to read the many links provided in the quote to be sure you want to go through with such a huge responsibility of driving a big rig across the country. Also, you should read some of the diaries in the diaries section to understand what’ll be expected of you & to prepare for what you’ll encounter. Best of luck & God bless.
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.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
CLP:
Commercial Learner's Permit
Before getting their CDL, commercial drivers will receive their commercial learner's permit (CLP) upon passing the written portion of the CDL exam. They will not have to retake the written exam to get their CDL.
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So I've decided to pursue being a truck driver, I've done my research and whatnot. Only thing is, I've called some companies about paid training and it seems my drivers license seems to be an issue. They've asked if I've had suspensions and have held it for 3 years. Ive had my license since Dec 23, 2013, and it was suspended in April 2016. It has been reinstated since April 2017. So, a full year suspended. I really want to get my CDL but i would like to know if it's a dream i should give up for now? Would paying for a school out of pocket change anything? Any help would be great, thanks.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: