9 Year Driver, Been Out For 9 Years. Best Way Back In?
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This is a real tough time to get back into being a driver. I was off the road 22 years and had to go through a complete course all over again.
You may just need a refresher. Because of the tough economic times, I would suggest that you go through a company that has training because they will then give you a job when you are through. Going through a school is just going to get your CDL and not necessarily a job.
Laura
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.
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Drove for 9 years, had blood clot and decided I didn't want to take medicine, so I quit and let my license go. Now I have to take the medicine either way, so I'm ready to go drive again. What do you all think would be my best way back in the door? Best way to get my CDL A back? I can get my DOT physical ok, just have to do it yearly.
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.