Trucking Fire Medic

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Scruffy (Firemedic Trucki's Comment
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Hello, guys and gals, I am a firefighter paramedic who is returning to over-the-road truck driving. Yeah I said returning. Y'all can stop laughing anytime. Just a little back story here, My name is Robert, about when I was a teenager I became a firefighter, then I became an emergency medical technician, then I became a over-the-road truck driver. After about 9-10 years I went back to school and became a paramedic. I have worked 10 years as a paramedic and I'm returning to truck driving. I chose the Wilson Logistic CDL A program. I have my DOT physical, CLP , and a start date of August 3rd. So I'm going to take you along on my return..

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.

DOT:

Department Of Transportation

A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.

State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.

CLP:

Commercial Learner's Permit

Before getting their CDL, commercial drivers will receive their commercial learner's permit (CLP) upon passing the written portion of the CDL exam. They will not have to retake the written exam to get their CDL.

Anne A. (and sometimes To's Comment
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I'll be 'along for the ride,' Robert~!

Congrats on going for it, for sure~! Wilson is a fine choice, IMHO.

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Old School's Comment
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I have worked 10 years as a paramedic

That says a lot. I've never been a paramedic, but I can see how it would be tough. You already know the challenges a truck driver faces, but you also have put in 10 years at a "wild ride" of a career. Congratulations on your decision and enjoy the ride!
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