I Got My Start Date For Training
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I was reading one guys "diary" of his experiance there and his class went from 17 down to 4 in 3 days.
Ekcoh, that is a very common experience at trucking schools, it really has nothing to do with how difficult the schooling is. Usually it has to do with the caliber of the people trying to get through it. There are a lot of people who try to break the rules when entering this field, they are dishonest about something or they just conveniently leave a few important facts off their application to the school, but those little hidden secrets have a way of coming to the light when scrutinized.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
I was reading one guys "diary" of his experiance there and his class went from 17 down to 4 in 3 days.
Ekcoh, that is a very common experience at trucking schools, it really has nothing to do with how difficult the schooling is. Usually it has to do with the caliber of the people trying to get through it. There are a lot of people who try to break the rules when entering this field, they are dishonest about something or they just conveniently leave a few important facts off their application to the school, but those little hidden secrets have a way of coming to the light when scrutinized.
He did say they lost 3-4 due to medical things but they lost 10 because they failed the first trip planing test then lost 4 more on the first straight backing test.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Eckoh, you should be able to do just fine, this is not rocket science. I still stand by what I said about the caliber of people. We've provided you with all kinds of resources to help you - if you've worked your way through the High Road Training Program you will be so far ahead of everyone else there that you are going to look like a genius, and if you've taken our advice to go ahead and get your permit regardless of what your recruiter says you are more than half way done with the process.
They want to have passing students, and I can tell you from experience they are going to work with anyone who shows a willingness to learn. You've got to be careful what you read on line, most of that stuff will make you so nervous you won't even want to get on the bus.
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 have been studying the High Road program myself. I test for my permit next Monday. Hoping for the best. I think I live on TT CDL training pages!
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.
Eckoh, you should be able to do just fine, this is not rocket science. I still stand by what I said about the caliber of people. We've provided you with all kinds of resources to help you - if you've worked your way through the High Road Training Program you will be so far ahead of everyone else there that you are going to look like a genius, and if you've taken our advice to go ahead and get your permit regardless of what your recruiter says you are more than half way done with the process.
They want to have passing students, and I can tell you from experience they are going to work with anyone who shows a willingness to learn. You've got to be careful what you read on line, most of that stuff will make you so nervous you won't even want to get on the bus.
i have my DOT med card and permit with tanker on it. I just need this to work lol. Its just scary to start over from nothing after not working for so long taking care of family.
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.
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.
Eckoh, you should be able to do just fine, this is not rocket science. I still stand by what I said about the caliber of people. We've provided you with all kinds of resources to help you - if you've worked your way through the High Road Training Program you will be so far ahead of everyone else there that you are going to look like a genius, and if you've taken our advice to go ahead and get your permit regardless of what your recruiter says you are more than half way done with the process.
They want to have passing students, and I can tell you from experience they are going to work with anyone who shows a willingness to learn. You've got to be careful what you read on line, most of that stuff will make you so nervous you won't even want to get on the bus.
i have my DOT med card and permit with tanker on it. I just need this to work lol. Its just scary to start over from nothing after not working for so long taking care of family.
I'm right there with ya Eckoh. Med card, permit with tanker endorsement, and ready to make this happen!
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.
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.
Eckoh, you should be able to do just fine, this is not rocket science. I still stand by what I said about the caliber of people. We've provided you with all kinds of resources to help you - if you've worked your way through the High Road Training Program you will be so far ahead of everyone else there that you are going to look like a genius, and if you've taken our advice to go ahead and get your permit regardless of what your recruiter says you are more than half way done with the process.
They want to have passing students, and I can tell you from experience they are going to work with anyone who shows a willingness to learn. You've got to be careful what you read on line, most of that stuff will make you so nervous you won't even want to get on the bus.
i have my DOT med card and permit with tanker on it. I just need this to work lol. Its just scary to start over from nothing after not working for so long taking care of family.
I'm right there with ya Eckoh. Med card, permit with tanker endorsement, and ready to make this happen!
-HM
go-go-GO!
-mountain girl
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.
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.
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I am all set to go to the Richmond Swift school starting the 22nd :D
i just hope that I am able to pass everything, i have been reading that the Richmond school is now one of the harder schools to get though for Swift, its no longer just a push them though type of class anymore. I was reading one guys "diary" of his experiance there and his class went from 17 down to 4 in 3 days.