Young CDL
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Cara...you don't say how old you are...so I'll assume you are 21...but you can still drive instate, if you aren't, It just may be hard finding a job. Driver's Solutions is a good school...but you need to get yourself lined out and start the High Road training thats free on this site !!! here's a link High Road Training Program WELCOME to Trucking Truth !!!!! We are glad to have you... Lady truckers are accepted in all areas of trucking....and some companies even prefer lady drivers......So theres a job out there if you are willing to study hard, train hard, and do the best job you can do.....And we will help you all we can !!!!
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.
Cara...you don't say how old you are...so I'll assume you are 21...but you can still drive instate, if you aren't, It just may be hard finding a job. Driver's Solutions is a good school...but you need to get yourself lined out and start the High Road training thats free on this site !!! here's a link High Road Training Program WELCOME to Trucking Truth !!!!! We are glad to have you... Lady truckers are accepted in all areas of trucking....and some companies even prefer lady drivers......So theres a job out there if you are willing to study hard, train hard, and do the best job you can do.....And we will help you all we can !!!!
Thank you. Since I made this post, I've been reading a little of Brett's book and I'm getting a bit of an understanding. I know I at least want to go anywhere and everywhere, can I not due to my age? Not to far off on the guess, I turned 22 in November.
Other than read through this great website of knowledge, is there anything else I can do to prepare? My current job requires me to drive, however I'm trying to dabble in vehicles bigger than a van while I'm here.
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.
18+ can only drive in state. 21+ can drive anywhere. But watch out, some companys require applicants be 23+ or 24+. Some are able to waive that requirement, but due to insurance companys most arent. Any company will tell you their requirements often you will find this info on the companys "career" page. So if you find where they have a link to their application its often right there next to the link. Look carefully each company has different requirements.
Hello, I've also been considering driving OTR. I'm 15 (young, i know!) and I truly think this is the right career path right for me. All things aside, I do have back and joint problems from my sport as a horseback rider. Would that compromise me in any way? Just pretty curious. They're more of an annoyance than anything.
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.
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Hello TT,
I am young, just out of college in New York. It has always been a dream in my life to get my CDL. As I begin my research into getting it, there is still so much I don't know or understand. I'm hoping this community can give me a bit of direction. I still do not know the different kinds or what I'm interested in. I jumped the gun a little and applied for Driver Solution's school. I haven't done much with it, but I'd like to ask everyone their opinion. Especially how this community and the level of acceptance women receive in this field.
Overall, I just need a push in the right direction. Just think my knowledge is that of a 8 year old.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: