This Is Georgia CDL Drivers Manual Of 2015
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What's different exactly? It looks the same as on this page, but maybe I missed something.
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.
What's different exactly? It looks the same as on this page, but maybe I missed something.
GVWR is not represented. We are driving tractor trailers, requiring a class A CDL. We always deal in combination weights so it's really not required.
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.
GVWR:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GVWR is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer, minus any trailers.
What's different exactly? It looks the same as on this page, but maybe I missed something.
GVWR is not represented. We are driving tractor trailers, requiring a class A CDL. We always deal in combination weights so it's really not required.
Ok okay G-Town thanks. I'm studying the GA CDL manual and it had an extra. and btw hopefully swift or any other trucking company with training will except me in their training program. That's the only way I can get my CDL and a job.
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.
GVWR:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GVWR is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer, minus any trailers.
What's different exactly? It looks the same as on this page, but maybe I missed something.
GVWR is not represented. We are driving tractor trailers, requiring a class A CDL. We always deal in combination weights so it's really not required.
Ok okay G-Town thanks. I'm studying the GA CDL manual and it had an extra. and btw hopefully swift or any other trucking company with training will except me in their training program. That's the only way I can get my CDL and a job.
OH wait I see now its the same it just GVWR been printed twice. OOPS! please delete post.
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.
GVWR:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GVWR is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer, minus any trailers.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
What's different exactly? It looks the same as on this page, but maybe I missed something.
GVWR is not represented. We are driving tractor trailers, requiring a class A CDL. We always deal in combination weights so it's really not required.
Ok okay G-Town thanks. I'm studying the GA CDL manual and it had an extra. and btw hopefully swift or any other trucking company with training will except me in their training program. That's the only way I can get my CDL and a job.
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.
GVWR:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GVWR is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer, minus any trailers.
What's different exactly? It looks the same as on this page, but maybe I missed something.
GVWR is not represented. We are driving tractor trailers, requiring a class A CDL. We always deal in combination weights so it's really not required.
Ok okay G-Town thanks. I'm studying the GA CDL manual and it had an extra. and btw hopefully swift or any other trucking company with training will except me in their training program. That's the only way I can get my CDL and a job.
OH wait I see now its the same it just GVWR been printed twice. OOPS! please delete post.
PLease delete above response
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.
GVWR:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GVWR is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer, minus any trailers.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
OH wait I see now its the same it just GVWR been printed twice. OOPS! please delete post.
No, you were right. The High Road page doesn't include GVWR.
GVWR:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GVWR is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer, minus any trailers.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
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Weight and Balance You are responsible for not being overloaded. The following are some definitions of weight you should know. Definitions You Should Know
1.Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). The total weight of a single vehicle plus its load.
2.Gross Combination Weight (GCW). The total weight of a powered unit, plus trailer(s), plus the cargo.
3.Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer for a single vehicle plus its load.
4.Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). The maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its load.
5.Axle Weight. The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.
6.Tire Load. The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure. This rating is stated on the side of each tire.
7.Suspension Systems. Suspension systems have a manufacturer's weight capacity rating.
8.Coupling Device Capacity. Coupling devices are rated for the maximum weight they can pull and/or carry. Could this be incorrect? TT have it different.
GVWR:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GVWR is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer, minus any trailers.
GCWR:
Gross Combined Weight Rating
The GCWR refers to the total weight of a vehicle, including all trailers.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated