Pre CDL Questions To Ask At The School
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I have my cdl permit and I am trying to figure out the right questions to ask a trucking school in my area. What would be some really good ones? Here's what I have come up with so far: 1) Are there any hidden costs? 2) Should I get my DOT physical before I start schooling? (Just in case there are issues I wasn't aware of) 3) Is housing rolled into the total cost of the program? (not close enough to where I live) 4) What is the MAXIMUM amount that I will be responsible for in payment? 5) Length of the contract?
I am sure there are a lot more, but I just want to know what everyone thinks. Any and all input is appreciated.
Thankyou Joshua F
What is the student to teacher ratio How much driving time will you get (actual behind the wheel) Can I get extra help or attention if needed
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.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
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I have my cdl permit and I am trying to figure out the right questions to ask a trucking school in my area. What would be some really good ones? Here's what I have come up with so far: 1) Are there any hidden costs? 2) Should I get my DOT physical before I start schooling? (Just in case there are issues I wasn't aware of) 3) Is housing rolled into the total cost of the program? (not close enough to where I live) 4) What is the MAXIMUM amount that I will be responsible for in payment? 5) Length of the contract?
I am sure there are a lot more, but I just want to know what everyone thinks. Any and all input is appreciated.
Thankyou Joshua F
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.