Heading To Western Express For Orientation!
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Just remember that you know how to drive. Do what they say, get through it, get on the road. That's all the advice I have.
So I have a CDL but I have never been to a school, I have a fair amount of local driving experience but with a not so perfect driving record my options have been limited.. Until now when I was given the ok to come on down for orientation. I was told that I will have a 2 day orientation and depending on how well I do on my driving test will depend on if I get to leave in my own truck or out 1-2 weeks with a trainer. I was just looking for some information on how to get a high score on the test.. I worried on my shifting I have driven some 8 speeds but most of my driving has been on a automatic. Any helpful tips I could get would be great! Thanks
What's the worst that can happen? So you have to go through a 2 week orientation, BUT they now know you can drive and at that point are guaranteed a job. Don't stress it so much. Go with the flow. Good luck.
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.
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So I have a CDL but I have never been to a school, I have a fair amount of local driving experience but with a not so perfect driving record my options have been limited.. Until now when I was given the ok to come on down for orientation. I was told that I will have a 2 day orientation and depending on how well I do on my driving test will depend on if I get to leave in my own truck or out 1-2 weeks with a trainer. I was just looking for some information on how to get a high score on the test.. I worried on my shifting I have driven some 8 speeds but most of my driving has been on a automatic. Any helpful tips I could get would be great! Thanks
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: