CDL Obtained From Private School In Sacramento
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I took the same route although my school did teach me a little more it seems. When I applied to companies a few years ago they told me I would be able to skip their CDL schooling and go straight to the on the road training.
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 really think I am behind most other new CDL grads, meaning I went to a private school here in Sacramento area. They only teach you enough to pass the CDL. Nothing on HOS , trip planing, coupling and uncoupling, not even driving a full size rig. What would be my best options? I am needing to find an OTR company with a training program while you're OTR training. One thing that I fear the most is being placed straight into a "team" atmosphere with no knowledge (since I do have a CDL). I was thinking of Swift or Freymiller as my first company to try with followed by Knight and CR England.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.