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S's Comment
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Hello I'm new to all of this been trying to research as much as possible. I start CDL school August 6th. at a local community college. I went through a program thru the local Career Center that pays for training in certain careers. I'm totally nervous making this leap later in life and I know nothing about driving trucks. Any advice on everything ? What to expect, what's needed after school etc.. Thank you!

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.
Truckin Along With Kearse's Comment
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Hi and welcome!!!

Heres a few links to get you started

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.
S's Comment
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Thank you so much! Trucking Truth is great all the info is very helpful!

Kim T.'s Comment
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Good luck!
S's Comment
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Thank you Kim same to you !
Kim T.'s Comment
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Thank you Sandy. I’m finishing up getting everything together and should be turning in my notice late this week at my current job. Yikes!
Kim T.'s Comment
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Sandy, how did your first two days go?
S's Comment
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Kim so far going good ! gotta have the permit by end of the week ..No pressure right? lol I've been studying and studying then it's on to the black top and learning the truck, not gonna lie I feel overwhelmed with that part but I'm staying positive and I'm gonna make it! Thanks so much for asking! How are things with you so far?

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Sandy, you can expect to Have A Lot Of Ups And Downs while trying to learn the basics to this career. Hang in there - it takes some real Commitment to do this.

Anytime you hit a snag, or are even just feeling overwhelmed with doubts, you need to jump in here and let us know about it. There are a lot of people here who have been through those same struggles and will gladly hear you out and give you some great advice.

Hang in there! There will be days when this may seem impossible, but you'll get there.

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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.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Kim T.'s Comment
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Sandy, from everything I’ve read on here, it will all click. You are just starting your third day so...breathe! 😁

I’m getting there. I’m set to head out on Greyhound on Saturday night, the 17th, with orientation starting on the 20th. So nervous! Trying to get everything together, going through the PTI index cards I made, getting things squared away at my current job, etc. It will be here before I know it.

Good luck and keep us up to date on how it’s going.

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