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Best of luck to ya!
Gladhand, you already know this but I want to say this for people who are new to the industry. Two things we always recommend here:
1) Get your Class A license, never settle for a class B. You'll have way, way more opportunities and better paying opportunities with a Class A and it doesn't take that much more effort to get it. You're already in school studying, you're already taking written tests and driving tests, so do it right and get your Class A. Go to any truck driving school and you'll find people with a Class B that have returned to get their Class A. Just do it right the first time and get that Class A.
2) Get all of your endorsements right away. You may have to wait until you get your license to get some endorsements, like the Hazmat , because they don't want someone on a permit pulling hazardous materials. But you can get the process started right away for the background check. But get all of your endorsements right away. Again, you're already in school studying and you're already taking written tests. The endorsements are just short, relatively easy written exams. Get them out of the way right away and then you never have to worry about them again, except Hazmat which has to be updated every two years.
Get your Class A with all of your endorsements right away. That's the easiest and most effective way to get started in trucking.
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
New license holder here. I am planning on getting my endorsements ASAP. Did not while licensing due to monetary restraints. I do know the High Road training will be a valuable resource in doing so.
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.
Nice going Devan. The tests for the endorsements are super easy if you use the High Road to study. The hardest one is the HazMat , and even that one isn't bad at all.
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
Nice going Devan. The tests for the endorsements are super easy if you use the High Road to study. The hardest one is the HazMat , and even that one isn't bad at all.
Definitely, the high road helped me ace the permit test, so i know it will be super helpful with the endorsements as well. Should have listened in the first place and got them, but oh well, live and learn.
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
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Now i am regretting that i didnt get my endorsements when i first got my cdl permit, but nonetheless I am back on the high road training program to get my endorsements. I continually see job opportunities with Saia and Old Dominion in Albuquerque that I am finally getting serious about getting the endorsements.
When i started driving I knew i wanted to get into linehaul and may have a chance finally. I will keep you guys updated on my journey to pulling wiggle wagons.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Linehaul:
Linehaul drivers will normally run loads from terminal to terminal for LTL (Less than Truckload) companies.
LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers will have Linehaul drivers and P&D drivers. The P&D drivers will deliver loads locally from the terminal and pick up loads returning them to the terminal. Linehaul drivers will then run truckloads from terminal to terminal.