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Hey Lonny. The following series of links will get you started and on the right track.
- Truck Driver's Career Guide
- Brett's Book: The Raw Truth About Trucking (free online version)
- High Road Training Program
- Article Category: Choosing A Truck Driving School
- Trucker's Career Guide: Choosing A Truck Driving School
- Forum Topics Tagged "Choosing A Truck Driving School"
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.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
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.
Im not lisensed yet but plan to be soon...what can I get started on right now?
One thing I did early on that I found very helpful was to put together a document containing my 10-year employment history. You know, start dates, end dates, addresses, phone numbers, supervisors' names, etc. You will need this information for any and every company you apply to, and if you have it all together in one document, it will be much easier for you to fill out job applications. Also, don't leave anything out. Even if it was a part time temporary job that you worked at for a couple months. There is a good chance it will come up, and if you leave it off, it could be a problem.
G-Town thank you i really appreciate that!
Something else they will probably want: references. People you know that aren't relatives that can put in a good word on your behalf if called upon to do so. Give these people (5 at least) a call about this ahead of time. You'll need names, complete address and accurate phone numbers, too.
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Im not lisensed yet but plan to be soon...what can I get started on right now?