I agree with this.
"Focus on getting your CDL."
I think the questions being asked are good questions. Before committing to getting a CDL , a person should first learn as much as possible about driving OTR (the most common entry point to trucking), and then make an informed decision.
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.
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This is the feedback I needed and will plan accordingly. Thanks man!!!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.