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New Man on the Road
I received my CDL in early November with CT Transport and am now driving solo since about 1 month now... I didn't know they can take your CDL back from you after you have received it even if you only drove for them a few weeks solo. I don't mind paying back the money for the training I just want to be able to get another job
Please reread what I wrote. To reiterate they might (not saying they will) withhold your CDL training certificate of you quit before meeting your training obligation. This could make it difficult getting another job. This is why I suggested reading your contract so you know your rights and the risks with leaving now.
New Man, why do you want to leave CT and what is it about flatbed work you don't like? There a number of experienced flatbed drivers on the forum who might be able to help you out. I know they are a flatbed company, but maybe they can work with you. Might be better to try getting some things adjusted than just outright leaving.
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.
Tarping
I received my CDL in early November with CT Transport and am now driving solo since about 1 month now... I didn't know they can take your CDL back from you after you have received it even if you only drove for them a few weeks solo. I don't mind paying back the money for the training I just want to be able to get another job
Since you are within Comcar, you can go to MCT Transportation, CCC Transportation, or CTL Transportation.
They are all part of the same family as CT. So you should not have worry about paying back any money, if you choose this route. My suggestion would be MCT, since they are mainly dry van.
Stay safe
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.
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Tarping
I have not met anyone that enjoys tarping, especially in inclement weather. But giving it some time, you will at least get better at it. I am planning on going flatbed as well, and am not looking forward to tarping, but I know that it will be sometimes necessary to do the job.
I received my CDL in early November with CT Transport and am now driving solo since about 1 month now... I didn't know they can take your CDL back from you after you have received it even if you only drove for them a few weeks solo. I don't mind paying back the money for the training I just want to be able to get another job
Since you are within Comcar, you can go to MCT Transportation, CCC Transportation, or CTL Transportation.
They are all part of the same family as CT. So you should not have worry about paying back any money, if you choose this route. My suggestion would be MCT, since they are mainly dry van.
Stay safe
Great answer...!!!
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.
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
I received my CDL in early November with CT Transport and am now driving solo since about 1 month now... I didn't know they can take your CDL back from you after you have received it even if you only drove for them a few weeks solo. I don't mind paying back the money for the training I just want to be able to get another job
Sorry about the confusing! I'm not in school yet, just checking my options. Another question I've not found an answer too. Do schools train students same if company sponsored, or paying for personally? I think Newman's wish was go flatbed for more money not more work! Just thinks he is getting more work. Just my opinion, only he knows.
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.
Bucket checks in:
Sorry about the confusing! I'm not in school yet, just checking my options. Another question I've not found an answer too. Do schools train students same if company sponsored, or paying for personally? I think Newman's wish was go flatbed for more money not more work! Just thinks he is getting more work. Just my opinion, only he knows
Bucket no worries, you're good, I am the one who was confused. Anyway to answer your question the goal of both forms of training are to teach you just enough to obtain your class A license. The specific content, curriculum and training methods are varied, but again the common goal is consistent. The best advice is to research your options and talk to the schools. Ask the private school what companies hire their graduates. Get onto their website(s) and check them out. Don't feel like you have to rush this, take your time because it's an important decision.
Trucking Truth has several Links designed t assist with this:
Truck Driving Schools Company-Sponsored Training How To Choose A School
Community Colleges and Vocational schools are other options to look at as well. If you are a veteran let the schools know that because it has benefits that they can further describe.
Good luck and let us know how else we can assist you.
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.
Company-sponsored Training:
A Company-Sponsored Training Program is a school that is owned and operated by a trucking company.
The schooling often requires little or no money up front. Instead of paying up-front tuition you will sign an agreement to work for the company for a specified amount of time after graduation, usually around a year, at a slightly lower rate of pay in order to pay for the training.
If you choose to quit working for the company before your year is up, they will normally require you to pay back a prorated amount of money for the schooling. The amount you pay back will be comparable to what you would have paid if you went to an independently owned school.
Company-sponsored training can be an excellent way to get your career underway if you can't afford the tuition up front for private schooling.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
New Man's not sure:
I didn't know they can take your CDL back from you after you have received it even if you only drove for them a few weeks solo.
Look again:
but they can also withhold your CDL training certificate making it virtually impossible for you to get hired with another company.
It's your license, but without the certificate you won't find a large company they will hire you - no proof of 160 hours training. You get your certificate in your hands when your tuition payment is complete
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'm a little late with this response, but what I've heard going into CT, is that you will be contracted through Comcar for a year. You should have a choice, after 6 months, to transfer to one of their other divisions if you like. It has been a few months since this post started. I'm just wondering how things turned out for you
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New Man on the Road
Please reread what I wrote. To reiterate they might (not saying they will) withhold your CDL training certificate of you quit before meeting your training obligation. This could make it difficult getting another job. This is why I suggested reading your contract so you know your rights and the risks with leaving now.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: