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So I been studying the CDL stuff here for almost a month and I highly recommend this site to anyone. But today I went to test and passed everything including tanker, but they would not issue me a permit because I have 20/50 in one eye! I think that's stupid because I can get a regular license! Anyway I'm proud that I passes all my tests it just sucks that I will never be a driver.
Sorry to hear that... Can't you simply go get glasses to correct your vision?
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.
So I been studying the CDL stuff here for almost a month and I highly recommend this site to anyone. But today I went to test and passed everything including tanker, but they would not issue me a permit because I have 20/50 in one eye! I think that's stupid because I can get a regular license! Anyway I'm proud that I passes all my tests it just sucks that I will never be a driver.
Sorry to hear that... Can't you simply go get glasses to correct your vision?
I have glasses but I cannot correct my vision in that one eye no more than 20/50.
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.
There are times the government will give exceptions for things like that. I mean, you're sooooo close to the minimum and it's only in one eye. If you're so inclined, I would look into getting an exception of some sort. It might be worth a shot.
There are times the government will give exceptions for things like that. I mean, you're sooooo close to the minimum and it's only in one eye. If you're so inclined, I would look into getting an exception of some sort. It might be worth a shot.
How???
There are times the government will give exceptions for things like that. I mean, you're sooooo close to the minimum and it's only in one eye. If you're so inclined, I would look into getting an exception of some sort. It might be worth a shot.
How???
Apply directly to the FMCSA for an exemption. There are prewritten guides for both diabetes and vision exemptions (link below). It will be a long process, but worth it if you want to obtain your CDL.
If that doesn't work out, look into laser eye surgery. It's possible that while glasses/contacts can only correct your vision to 20/50, laser surgery might be able to correct it further (if not completely).
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.
CSA:
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
FMCSA:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
What Does The FMCSA Do?
- Commercial Drivers' Licenses
- Data and Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
- Research and Technology
- Safety Assistance
- Support and Information Sharing
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.
Fm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
C.S. you are awesome! Thanks a ton for that link and helping out!
Also, eat lots of carrots! They're superfood for your eyes!
I got my stuff straighten out long story short I'm in the application process with Prime! But I will say it again the cdl study material here was right on point! I passed my permit got my air brakes combination and tanker all on the first try! This site works!
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 got my stuff straighten out long story short I'm in the application process with Prime! But I will say it again the cdl study material here was right on point! I passed my permit got my air brakes combination and tanker all on the first try! This site works!
So happy for you!
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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So I been studying the CDL Training Materials here for almost a month and I highly recommend this site to anyone. But today I went to test and passed everything including tanker, but they would not issue me a permit because I have 20/50 in one eye! I think that's stupid because I can get a regular license! Anyway I'm proud that I passes all my tests it just sucks that I will never be a driver.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: