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Hello I am currently at a driving school obtaining my CDL and I was wondering from the folks that have been in the field for awhile I kno most truck stops are starting to put in workout facilities... I was wondering how most keep them selves fit during time OTR?
I just asked that question yesterday. type exercise in the search box. Some people take bikes and I have found some you tube videos
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.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
Hello I am currently at a driving school obtaining my CDL and I was wondering from the folks that have been in the field for awhile I kno most truck stops are starting to put in workout facilities... I was wondering how most keep themselves fit during time OTR?
I was wondering this myself. I just got my permit today. I've been going to a gym somewhat regularly, and hiking. I've learned that walking on a treadmill uphill for 15 to 20 minutes. 1 mile at a #5 incline to start. This will probably be the best thing for the adverse reaction from long periods of sitting. Also do 1, or 2 exercises for the chest, and back. A lot of it depends on time. One day I hope to climb Mt Whitney.
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.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
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.
Mike S had plans:
One day I hope to climb Mt Whitney
Ah yes, that's an experience. We worked it out to watch the sunrise from the top (not really worth the cold and trouble).
I just had to get this out. This isn't trails.com so I'll shut up now.
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Hello I am currently at a driving school obtaining my CDL and I was wondering from the folks that have been in the field for awhile I kno most truck stops are starting to put in workout facilities... I was wondering how most keep them selves fit during time OTR?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.