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Donald, we've had lots of folks go through Roadmaster and got what they needed. I'm not familiar with the other school you mentioned. But just realize that truck driving schools are only there to get you a CDL. They don't really make you into a truck driver. You will do that yourself by applying yourself and working hard that first year. There is a tremendous learning curve for that first year, and if you hang in there for that time you will do yourself a huge favor. Hey take a look at our Truck Driver's Career Guide, you will learn so much by reading through that thing. We also have a free training program called the High Road Training Program. You really should start working your way through that thing, there is a lot of info in there and it will help you immensely when it comes to passing your written tests for the permit. I always recommend that you get your permit before showing up at the school.
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.
Dm:
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.OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
Donald, just a heads up. You are talking about 6 grand with Roadmaster. I went to a community college and got it for less than a grand. Yes I went for 8 weeks instead of the roadmaster's 2 weeks, but I saved a load. Companies offer to reimburse you for tuition up to 7 grand or so, but they don't tell you it will be $100 bucks a month(that is at werner). Really don't think you want to wait that long to pay off your tuition.
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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.New Reply:
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Hello I have worked in a factory since 19 yr old now Been with my company now 10 yrs now still working I'm thinking about a change going to trucker school im interested in roadmaster and tennesee truck driving school has anyone attended one of these schools and if they are for real thanks
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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.