Interested In Truck Driving
Topic 889 | Page 3
Yeah, that's what I'm in the process of doing right now - scouring the area to find a few really good people for at least some consulting work. Like you said, a fresh perspective can really help a lot, especially when it comes to finding new ideas or new approaches to things.
Despite what some have said here, there is options for Type 1 Diabetes. I my self have been researching it as well! As long as you can prove you've had no more than ONE (1x) episode of losing consciousness in LAST 5 years (1826 days counting 1 leap year extra day) and NONE in the last year (365 days), you can be qualified IF you have a doctor note, accounted with an application for exemption. Still, all this needs to be submitted to the DOT ME (medical examiner) and he has final approval. I believe, if I read it correctly, the FMCSA also has some say! All the details can be provided here... read it carefully though, as it has A LOT of detail! https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/medical/driver-medical-requirements/diabetes-exemption-application Good luck!
CSA:
Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA)
The CSA is a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) initiative to improve large truck and bus safety and ultimately reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities that are related to commercial motor vehicle
FMCSA:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
The FMCSA was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000. Their primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
What Does The FMCSA Do?
- Commercial Drivers' Licenses
- Data and Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
- Research and Technology
- Safety Assistance
- Support and Information Sharing
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.
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
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:
- Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
- Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
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.
Fm:
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.New Reply:
New! Check out our help videos for a better understanding of our forum features
Preview:
This topic has the following tags:
Choosing A Truck Driving Job DOT Physical Driver Responsibilities
Why Join Trucking Truth?
- The High Road Training Program
- The High Road Article Series
- The Friendliest Trucker's Forum Ever!
- Email Updates When New Articles Are Posted
Apply For Paid CDL Training Through TruckingTruth
Did you know you can fill out one quick form here on TruckingTruth and apply to several companies at once for paid CDL training? Seriously! The application only takes one minute. You will speak with recruiters today. There is no obligation whatsoever. Learn more and apply here:
TT On Facebook
Well .. just don't burn yourself out. I've seen it happen to a lot of enthusiastic people. A project gets so big they can't do it all, but they just can't let go of any piece of it. It can often make for a lower quality product and missed deadlines.
I'm not saying that about you, mind you! Stuff here is excellent. I'm sure it helps that the timeline is completely up to you. But do get some help if you need it....and sometimes a fresh perspective helps....certainly collaboration with others brings good insights and suggestions.