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Kait F.'s Comment
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Hi. I'm new to this forum and have so many questions. 2020 has been a pretty rough year for me. Covid has not been kind to my career, so please don't judge me. I was laid off from 2 jobs this year due to Covid. First in May after being with the company for 5+ years and recently after being there for 3 months. I've been interested in pursuing my CDL for a while, but am nervous that my MVR will be an issue. I was in an accident in July, rear end, with no ticket issued. The car in front of me abruptly stopped at a yellow light and I didn't stop in time. How will this impact my ability to be hired on with a company? I have been looking into Prime, as its Springfield hub is closest to where I am located. I'm in the process of trying to get my ducks in a row. Employment history, MVR history, references, etc. I've looked at their site and do not see a definitive answer on what will disqualify you from their program. I've been watching a heavy amount of youtube channels, as well. I would love to find someone to connect with.

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.

MVR:

Motor Vehicle Record

An MVR is a report of your driving history, as reported from your state Department of Motor Vehicles. Information on this report may include Drivers License information, point history, violations, convictions, and license status on your driving record.

Truckin Along With Kearse's Comment
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Well hello. I am a trainer at Prime and been there 5 years. I also have a YT channel so check out some of these videos.

That ticket may be an issue. Following too closely is a major cause for accidents. My guess is that they will want 1 year clean after that buy i am not in recruiting. Best you can do is apply and find out. I started at 41 so I know you can do this if you want to. I am here if you need help.

Have your last 3 years We and about a month in pay stubs even if they dont ask for them. Good luck.

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OWI:

Operating While Intoxicated

Kait F.'s Comment
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I was recently laid off from a job, due to covid. It has not been easy, which is why I am very seriously considering obtaining my CDL. All pay was online, so I would need to look and see if I could obtain my paystubs. I have been watching your youtube channel and was hoping that you would respond. So many questions!

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.
Truckin Along With Kearse's Comment
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I was recently laid off from a job, due to covid. It has not been easy, which is why I am very seriously considering obtaining my CDL. All pay was online, so I would need to look and see if I could obtain my paystubs. I have been watching your youtube channel and was hoping that you would respond. So many questions!

You must have screen shots right? or even screen shot the deposit going into your bank.

What kinda questions? Most i have answered in my videos lol

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.
Kait F.'s Comment
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I have accessed my fmr company's online site to obtain my recent paystubs. Working on my W2's now. I'm an over-analyzer and like to be as prepared as possible before entering into anything. Additionally, I do not want to waste a recruiter's time before committing. I want to make sure that I can am eligible to continue through the program since I would need to obtain my CDP beforehand. My work history has been steady before this year, and I want to make sure there are no "red flags".

Fm:

Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager

The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
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