Moe's CDL Training Diary
Topic 27310 | Page 4
Moe I wish you the best! Stay strong and don't give up on yourself. When you get a chance drop in and let us know how you are doing.
Haven't been on the website in a few days, just noticed the replies. I am working towards obtaining a WA state CDL- Lord Willing- this would mean a temporary physical relocation to WA state.. I have an opportunity to do so and I am taking it - I figure I have come this far I need to keep going. After that, Lord willing (I am learning to say that alot these days , because life has been a wild ride since the start of the year), MY PLAN is to go to May Trucking for OTR experience.
In the meantime I have been playing around with American Truck Simulator and working on backs , deliveries and building a trucking empire....
I will keep yall posted.
Any updates moe?
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.
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.
I found this website recently and found some of Moe's posts through searching "Oregon" in the search bar. Moe, did you go to IITR or Elite? I'm getting a WIOA scholarship and an additional grant to go to either school, and I'd like to avoid some of the trouble you've had if possible. If you feel comfortable answering, I'd really appreciate it. Hope things are going well for you now.
WIOA:
WIOA - Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (aka WIA)
Formerly known as the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), the WIOA was established in 1998 to prepare youth, adults and dislocated workers for entry and reentry into the workforce. WIOA training funds are designed to serve laid-off individuals, older youth and adults who are in need of training to enter or reenter the labor market. A lot of truck drivers get funding for their CDL training through WIOA.
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