Hey Jason...here's a breakdown of our High Road Training Program:
To Get Your CDL Permit:
~ Rules & Regulations
~ Driving Safely
~ Transporting Cargo Safely
~ Air Brakes
~ Combination Vehicles
~ Pre-Trip Inspection
~ Driving Exam
To get your CDL endorsements which are optional but we highly recommend you get:
~ Transporting Passengers
~ Doubles And Triples
~ Hazardous Materials
~ Tankers
And two sections we've built ourselves with info you'll need for everyday life on the road but the manual doesn't really cover it:
~ Logbook
~ Weight & Balance
A pre-trip inspection is a thorough inspection of the truck completed before driving for the first time each day.
Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles. Federal and state inspectors also may inspect your vehicles. If they judge a vehicle to be unsafe, they will put it “out of service” until it is repaired.
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
A written or electronic record of a driver's duty status which must be maintained at all times. The driver records the amount of time spent driving, on-duty not driving, in the sleeper berth, or off duty. The enforcement of the Hours Of Service Rules (HOS) are based upon the entries put in a driver's logbook.
A vehicle with two separate parts - the power unit (tractor) and the trailer. Tractor-trailers are considered combination vehicles.
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.
Also to get a hazmat endorsement there's more to it than passing the MVD written tests, you also have to pass your background check and submit your fingerprints, and then provide those documents to the mvd.
http://www.tsa.gov/stakeholders/hazmat-endorsement-threat-assessment-program
Phil
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
Jason E.,
I am not sure how it is in Nevada, but in Texas you can not get your HAZMAT endorsement until you have your license. When I took my test I also took the doubles and triples as well as the tanker endorsements. This might be a Texas thing as well, but if you fail any test three times, you have to start all over. This doesn't happen if you have your license already.
Hope that add more confusion than help.
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
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.
It is different from state to state. Also if you get a home state permit, if you go to a company sponsored school in another state you need to check if endorsements will be honored by your home state. Best thing is check with your local licensing authority up front and make a plan that fits their rules
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Hey Folks, So I was wondering if I can take all my endorsement tests the day I go down to the DMV to get my Class A permit? The CDL Training Material on here is also to get the endorsements and not just the basic license, correct?
Regards, Jason E.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.