Wilson Logistics CDL
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Congratulations on your journey to this point. You need to concentrate more on driving a CMV and everything else that goes along with being a successful. There are already too many Social Driving Stars on YouTube.
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
- Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
Congratulations and good luck with your Wilson TNT. I did mine with Prime in Springfield.
TNT:
Trainer-N-Trainee
Prime Inc has their own CDL training program and it's divided into two phases - PSD and TNT.
The PSD (Prime Student Driver) phase is where you'll get your permit and then go on the road for 10,000 miles with a trainer. When you come back you'll get your CDL license and enter the TNT phase.
The TNT phase is the second phase of training where you'll go on the road with an experienced driver for 30,000 miles of team driving. You'll receive 14¢ per mile ($700 per week guaranteed) during this phase. Once you're finished with TNT training you will be assigned a truck to run solo.
Thank you for the feedback. I don’t want to become a star just want to provide info on what the cdl training at wilson is like. I watched several videos of different schools and it gave me comfort that I was making the right decision. Hopefully someone looking to come to wilson will see mine and give them knowledge and pease of mind.
Congratulations on your journey to this point. You need to concentrate more on driving a CMV and everything else that goes along with being a successful. There are already too many Social Driving Stars on YouTube.
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.
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
- Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
Thank you!
Congratulations and good luck with your Wilson TNT. I did mine with Prime in Springfield.
TNT:
Trainer-N-Trainee
Prime Inc has their own CDL training program and it's divided into two phases - PSD and TNT.
The PSD (Prime Student Driver) phase is where you'll get your permit and then go on the road for 10,000 miles with a trainer. When you come back you'll get your CDL license and enter the TNT phase.
The TNT phase is the second phase of training where you'll go on the road with an experienced driver for 30,000 miles of team driving. You'll receive 14¢ per mile ($700 per week guaranteed) during this phase. Once you're finished with TNT training you will be assigned a truck to run solo.
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Hey everyone! I just got my CDL through Wilson Logistics on Monday. I’m super excited! I just wanted to post about my experience with them and then give updates throughout my OTR miles.
So in a nutshell Wilson Logistics is a 3 week program.
Week 1 consist of class room and pad training. You are taking the shuttle at 6:30 and getting back to the hotel 5-6:30. You learn everything from the pre trip inspection to the backing maneuvers that are on the CDL test. They provide breakfast and lunch everyday.
Week 2-3 You either work at the Kraft plant in Springfield or Dallas or you go OTR for 2 weeks. I got the nightshirt in Springfield. I worked 6pm-6am. You are paired with a trainer and take loads from the Kraft plant to the caves (super cool).
After you complete two weeks there they schedule you to test. I had 3 days to practice at the pad before I took my test.
The trainers at Wilson Logistics have been top notch! 5 stars. They go above and beyond to make sure you are ready to take the test and get your CDL license.
I’ve started a YouTube and will put a link below. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.
I meet my trainer tomorrow and should be leaving to start my OTR miles.
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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.