Need Advice For Interview!
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Hello everyone! Tommorow I have an interview to get into school for my cdl. I am being interviewed by the director of the school and am pretty nervous. I don't really know what to wear or what to expect other than paperwork. Any tips or advise would be greatly appreciated!
No jeans. For this khakis and a polo would work.
I'm sure some will say it's a school so they will accept you no matter what. But not looking like a bum and a good attitude will go far.
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 assume this is a "private" school that you are paying tuition for? Not being cynical, but the interview is your commitment/contract for the tuition. The rest is probably a get-to-know you session for the both of you.
If you think you'll be nervous, drink extra water at least 1/2 hour before so you don't get dry mouth. (And you'll be ready if that interview includes a small cup!)
I assume this is a "private" school that you are paying tuition for? Not being cynical, but the interview is your commitment/contract for the tuition. The rest is probably a get-to-know you session for the both of you.
If you think you'll be nervous, drink extra water at least 1/2 hour before so you don't get dry mouth. (And you'll be ready if that interview includes a small cup!)
that's the worst when you gotta do a drug test and can't pee... i remember that happened when I did a drug test a long time ago (think it was my first). it was an early morning one but I made the mistake of peeing after i woke up... I probably drank about 3 gallons of water and then even then it was about 2 hours before i could go. the next drug test i learned my lesson and didn't go when i woke up... they had me waiting for over an hour because they forgot i was there -.- i had an appointment for the drug test so i went up to counter and asked them and they apologized a bunch and had me go on in and take care of business.
Thanks guys. The interview went well and I start school on sept 14. I passed the dot and drug test. School is sept 14 through oct 9. After that I'll be headed to Des Moines Iowa for orientation with TMC.
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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Hello everyone! Tommorow I have an interview to get into school for my cdl. I am being interviewed by the director of the school and am pretty nervous. I don't really know what to wear or what to expect other than paperwork. Any tips or advise would be greatly appreciated!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: