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Are there any drivers for ConWay/XPO Truckload on here? I have been talking with a recruiter since before the XPO purchase and just wanted to get any feed back from anyone actually in the saddle. I am half way through CDL school , so I would highly welcome input on any other good starter companies out there. Must have pet policy, prefer APU but depends on idle policy. THANKS!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
APU:
Auxiliary Power Unit
On tractor trailers, and APU is a small diesel engine that powers a heat and air conditioning unit while charging the truck's main batteries at the same time. This allows the driver to remain comfortable in the cab and have access to electric power without running the main truck engine.
Having an APU helps save money in fuel costs and saves wear and tear on the main engine, though they tend to be expensive to install and maintain. Therefore only a very small percentage of the trucks on the road today come equipped with an APU.