Just Got Hired By Swift!
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Actually, I don't have that kind of money I can just shell out. I'm not going to dip into my savings unless I absolutely must. I think I will be okay with Swift.
I decided that I am going to get the Tanker, HAZMAT , and Doubles/Triples endorsements. I have the time to kill so why not just study and make good use of the time. I took the Tanker knowledge test today and passed, again kudos to the High Road Training Program and not having to open the PA CDL Manual.
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
Doubles:
Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.
I now have the Tanker and Doubles/Triples endorsements!!!! :-)
Doubles:
Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.
Hey buddy. I haven't heard from you in awhile and am curious to know of your progress and where you are now???
Have CDL?
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.
Russ, sorry I had forgotten about this old thread. Started a new one for Nov. 24th.
I will be following you. I am still considering whether this is the best choice for me, so please do fill in all the dirty details :)
Yes, keep us up to day with it all. THANKS.
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Since you're leaving IT, I'm going to assume you have enoug money to pay for trucking school and actually get some legitimate training. Swift training (actual behind the wheel) is about $4500 for less than three hours. After that, you get three tests and they hand you your CDL. Only go this route if you have no money and can't get hired at Prime, which makes you go behind the wheel with a mentor for 4 months before they hand you a CDL. Once you get your CDL , you're expected to be a professional. Plus, lots of truck companies will reimburse you for trucking school + give you a sign on bonus.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: