Got My GA CDL A Permit Got A ?
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Congrats on getting your permit. I also just got back from taking my permit test here in CA. Had to take GK, AB, & Combo as well. Passed all on first try, was happy about that because I've been doing nothing but studying, and girlfriend feels abandoned. I plan on going back on Monday, to do Tank, Haz, and Doubles/Triples but here in CA (maybe other states as well) you can only have Tank endorsement on your learners permit. The others will be added once you obtain your Class A. As for having your tank endorsement, this is what the clerk at the DMV said "the tank endorsement can be put on your learners permit but you are not allowed to have any cargo in the tank, while your driving it". This may be a new federal/DOT issue cause she said, this is something new and there having to comply with Fed regulations. Sounds like you can train driving with a tanker trailer, but obviously we know that once the tank is full of cargo it's a different story then just "pulling a trailer".
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.
Doubles:
Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.
Dm:
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.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
Https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/drivers
Yea apparently only 3 endorsements are allowed with a clp.. Was wondering why my recruiter told me just do gk combo air and tanker ... This is the reason lol
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.
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.CLP:
Commercial Learner's Permit
Before getting their CDL, commercial drivers will receive their commercial learner's permit (CLP) upon passing the written portion of the CDL exam. They will not have to retake the written exam to get their CDL.
Congrats on getting your permit. I also just got back from taking my permit test here in CA. Had to take GK, AB, & Combo as well. Passed all on first try, was happy about that because I've been doing nothing but studying, and girlfriend feels abandoned. I plan on going back on Monday, to do Tank, Haz, and Doubles/Triples but here in CA (maybe other states as well) you can only have Tank endorsement on your learners permit. The others will be added once you obtain your Class A. As for having your tank endorsement, this is what the clerk at the DMV said "the tank endorsement can be put on your learners permit but you are not allowed to have any cargo in the tank, while your driving it". This may be a new federal/DOT issue cause she said, this is something new and there having to comply with Fed regulations. Sounds like you can train driving with a tanker trailer, but obviously we know that once the tank is full of cargo it's a different story then just "pulling a trailer".
Congrats on your's as well now to start studying my pre trip I want to be ready for class looking like class is going to be full next month with 12 people
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.
Doubles:
Refers to pulling two trailers at the same time, otherwise known as "pups" or "pup trailers" because they're only about 28 feet long. However there are some states that allow doubles that are each 48 feet in length.
Dm:
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.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
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Hi All Took my GA permit test today only needed the GK AB Combo for school but i also threw in tanker just for fun but after looking at the paper closer i got a X restrictions ( says no cargo in CMV tank ) does that mean i cant learn to drive a tanker with a permit . Millis don't do tankers but i was wondering none the less
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions: