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Curtis J.'s Comment
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I would like to thank Brett and everyone here at Trucking Truth for all the amazing information I have soaked in. I recently obtained my CDL permit last week and I am all set to attend Swift's academy in Millington, TN on the 10th of this month. I have never been more excited and scared in all my life. This site is the number thing that keeps me motivated to achieve greatness in my life. I have struggled for a while trying to decide if trucking is the right career for me. I now know that it is because I can't picture myself doing anything else in my life. I chose this career over law enforcement, and I have a degree in Law Enforcement that I will probably never get to use. I feel like Trucking is my calling and I love the smell of the diesel I smell as I'm riding down the highway next to all the big rigs. I plan on going with knight transport after training. Everyone please wish me luck.

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.

HOS:

Hours Of Service

HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Curtis J.'s Comment
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Hopefully I can everyone updated on my Journey.

Rolling Thunder's Comment
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Hey Curtis, I agree this is the best place to come for information when starting a trucking career. I wouldn`t say you will not use your knowledge in law enforcement in this career though. One of the keys to being a successful trucker is situational awareness and I am sure that was part of your curriculum.

Oh, and, I too love the smell of diesel. Good luck in school man and definitely keep us informed.
Curtis J.'s Comment
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Thank you Rolling Thunder. I most certainly will.
Brett Aquila's Comment
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Hey we're glad we could help out! Definitely looking forward to hearing how things go for ya.

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