New Guy Getting Into Trucking

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Well it's been quite some time since I've updated here... I finally got through the DOT Physical gates and passed it a month later when I first started it. The doctor's office I did it at took forever and it was just a PITA. Now that I have my DOT Physical card, I'm on to getting my CDL A Permit hopefully soon!

About two weeks ago I started working for a pharmacy, about 20 minutes from where I live, delivering medications to patients so I can make a little bit of cash before I head out for school. My recruiter was very understanding and helpful and stuck it out with me this long, so I am pretty pleased with that. PAM Trucking was pretty much my only option as I've tried to apply for others and they wouldn't accept me due to my work history (Termination on file in the last year) or never heard back from them.

I'll try to update y'all when I pass and go to school. I'm hoping for a better future to support myself and my family. I'm trying all I can and there's only so much someone can do with very little money and time. I appreciate all the support from my family and the members on this forum. I've been studying non-stop and continue to study before I take my CDL A Permit test. It's been very helpful using the system this website has!

Thanks again, Chris

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.

DOT:

Department Of Transportation

A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.

State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
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