Today I Leave For Orientation...
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Thank you, Brian, for posting here on your decisions...It will, no doubt, inspire those that are just starting this process. Be sure and keep us informed on your journey....I don't think we have a TMC driver on here yet !!! Good Luck !! Now go out there and enjoy your adventure !!!
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Congrats Brian. Very good choice with TMC, we hear nothing but good things from their drivers. I would imagine they could get you home every weekend up in Wisconsin. Just head into orientation ready to learn and become the best professional driver you can be!
We had Steve work there, not sure if he still does. Tried connecting to him on here but no response. I know I'm proud of myself on how much I've accomplished. It'll be a whole new experience on the next step.
TMC is also on my short list. I will be getting my CDL this wednesday, weather permitting. i will be paying close attention to your post. good luck to you and I sure you will do well .this is a fine supporting program for anyone at all stages of the industry. i can not express my gratitude enough for all the people here at trucking truth .
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.
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I chose the company I was interested with in my second week of school. I decided on TMC because of what they offered and they were the best decision for myself and my wife.
It was definitely difficult weighing pros and cons of over the road. Especially, the con of leaving my wife for a few weeks. I know that we can definitely handle the time apart since she has a really good job and the house to come home to. I know I'll be pushing myself harder every day for orientation. I'm that type of guy where I remain calm and just keep going forward. I learned a lot about myself during driver training and I know I can do it. As for now I'll be posting updates when I can.
Just wanted to say thanks to this site for allowing me to learn more every day.
Over The Road:
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated