CDL
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Congratulations! Well done. Keep up the good work!
Congrats!! From an old Roehl grad. That is a big milestone.
Pay close attention in securement training. Sometimes it can be tricky, they will give you the tools to make it easier.
If you run into questions ask and don’t try a just wing it.
Congratulations sir!
Welcome to trucking, and welcome to flatbed!
Congratulations Tigersfan, what a great way to close out the year and start the new one coming!
Hey Tigersfan93, I just remembered an article you might find helpful. It's A Commencement Speech For Newly Licensed CDL Drivers
Also, don't forget to look into our podcasts. Here's one I highly recommend for new drivers.
Don't Let The Terminal Rats Derail Your Career
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.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Another Roehl GYCDL grad from the mothership school in Marshfield WI fall of 2014!!
Congratulations!!
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.
I am new to the industry. I came from the towing industry. But, I have also come across some of these terminal rats. But, I know that I must stay at least a year to my company. Need to build the experience. In the meantime, I have the ability to explore the different roles of trucking, Flatbed, Bulk, Hazmat etc. The goal is to gain the experience to make myself marketable to any company. (I do hold all endorsements) With the ability to eventually move to local work. At least until kids are out of school and on their own.
Hey Tigersfan93, I just remembered an article you might find helpful. It's A Commencement Speech For Newly Licensed CDL Drivers
Also, don't forget to look into our podcasts. Here's one I highly recommend for new drivers.
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.
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
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I made it through the gycdl at roehl and walked away with a pass I got my CDL and begin cargo securement training January second I can honestly say id recommend roehl to anyone who is looking to get there CDL and start a life in the trucking business
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: