Need A Truck And Trainer To Pass CDL In Florida. Have Permit & Physical.
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A local truck driving school.
A local truck driving school.
^^^^^ Yep, or a friend. Can't think of anyone that would take on that liability and add you to their insurance, other than a family member or friend. OR the local TDDS.
Best to you, though! I actually grew up in Florida, and LOVE a good circus~!!
Anne
As Big Scott mentioned look into truck driving schools. Roadmaster is big in FL and the Tampa school wanted like $9,000 for 4 weeks of school when I checked them out about 5 years ago. The community college in St Petersburg was only $2500 for 12 weeks. I'm sure prices are similar in Orlando. 1 other option would be a "1 day CDL" program that charges about $600 for a couple hours of instruction before taking your test but I think you would benefit most with going through a school.
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Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
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- 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 have passed my CDL written test and have the permit. Now I need to get some time behind the wheel and access to a truck and trainer to pass the driving portion. I have lived in and towed a 30' camping trailer for the past 2 years and have gotten better at backing and other driving skills with a trailer. (I know it isn't the same by a long shot. I'm not kidding myself.)
Currently I am not interested in driving for other companies. I own a circus and need to tow my own show around in the future. It will all fit into one 53' trailer.
Is there a place to find people willing to do this type of work? I am located in the Orlando, FL area. Any advice is appreciated.
Thank you, Kirk
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: