Colorado CDL
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So I am trying to understand the problem. You have two homes one in Illinois and one in Colorado. To be employed in Illinois they want you to have a CDL in the state you are residing in which is Illinois. What's the issue?
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 a Cdl out of Colorado and have 2 homes! And all company's want me giving up my Colorado CDL cause I'm in Illinois! Which I'm just baffled! I'm trying to find a job right now! So disappointed!
Doesn't matter what state your license is from, it works everywhere ... some companies want you to live in certain states because they will have to route you home for "home time" at some point and if they don't have loads going there they can't route you there ... do whatever it takes to get the right address (use friends' or relatives' addresses) and get the job ... some state want you to retake the CDL-A test before they will transfer a CDL-A licenses (like Nevada - where I have my address although I actually LIVE in California when at home) but that's not the norm ... adapt, persevere ...
Jopa
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.
Baffle:
A partition or separator within a liquid tank, used to inhibit the flow of fluids within the tank. During acceleration, turning, and braking, a large liquid-filled tank may produce unexpected forces on the vehicle due to the inertia of liquids.SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.
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I have a Cdl out of Colorado and have 2 homes! And all company's want me giving up my Colorado CDL cause I'm in Illinois! Which I'm just baffled! I'm trying to find a job right now! So disappointed!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Baffle:
A partition or separator within a liquid tank, used to inhibit the flow of fluids within the tank. During acceleration, turning, and braking, a large liquid-filled tank may produce unexpected forces on the vehicle due to the inertia of liquids.SAP:
Substance Abuse Professional
The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is a person who evaluates employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.