Cdl Training
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Hello
Here are a few links on here you can start looking at.
High Road CDL Training Program;
Most will tell you company sponsored training is the way to go, plus other than the 1 year (ish) commitment after completing training there will be little to no cost for getting your CDL.
Best of luck.
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.
Company Sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
Robert, I've always advised people against those NYC CDL schools. No large carriers hire from them. All of the legitimate large carriers have to have a 160 hour training certificate on file to employ you. Those 15-20 hour school graduates are usually driving box trucks in NY city.
Why not consider getting trained for free at one of the reputable Paid CDL Training Programs?
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.EPU:
Electric Auxiliary Power Units
Electric APUs have started gaining acceptance. These electric APUs use battery packs instead of the diesel engine on traditional APUs as a source of power. The APU's battery pack is charged when the truck is in motion. When the truck is idle, the stored energy in the battery pack is then used to power an air conditioner, heater, and other devices
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Hello everyone I live here in nyc and there are driving school here that help you get your cdl permit and pass cdl road test. I have read that most companies require you get you go through a 160 accredited cdl training school program.The driving schools in nyc charge from 1000 to 1500 dollars. They provide cdl prep and 15 to 20 hours driving lessons. If i go this route and get my cdl through them.
What are the possibilities of getting hired with a mega carrier or small otr company? If a company hires you ,do you they make you through some training with a trainer? Are you require to commit to under some type of contract for certain amount of time? Any input is appreciated! 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.