Looking For A Job (rookie)
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I know we have some new drivers at Knight with the auto restriction on their license.
CRST will also take care of ya. 😁
Pretty sure Prime just switched to testing on automatics only do they shouldn't have an issue with the restriction.
Of course CFI will.
Firstly congrats on your CDL.
I would find a way to get rid of the restriction. Is there a reason you didn't train/test manual?
I suppose it depends on what your goals are for truck driving. That said, large fleets have been making the transition to autos which take time to fully integrate hundreds of not thousands of trucks.
My point being you heavily limit your opportunities, in an opportunity rich environment, and if your able to learn a manual transmission then don't short yourself!
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.
Most big companies will have no problem with the auto restriction and not only that but you will be in a truck just as fast as if you didn't have the restriction. You may be limited with smaller companies but not with the mega carriers.
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Hello, I recently passed my driving test, and got my CDL , but I have the manual transmission restriction. Which companies hire rookies with no experience for OTR jobs, and don't mind automatic only CDL ? Thanks
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.