Cdl Graduate Looking To Drive Without More Class Room Is It Possible
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The highest paying rookie company I found was Prime which is why I am here. Once u have the cdl they pay you $700 GROSS per week regardless of miles. If your TRUCK miles exceed 700 dollars worth you get paid 14 cpm. (It says 14 cpm on your pay but you are guarantee 700 at least). U get to 30k miles and u go solo. Some teams take longer than others.... ask your trainer what they avg weekly. Once i upgraded I got 39.5 cpm or 44.5 cpm depending on the size of the truck I chose. Many other companies were giving 25 to 30 cpm to new solo.
As for trainers wanting to keep students longer..it CAN be true with some trainers. Would you rather pay a team driver 14 cpm or 18 or 20 cpm? Training is a way some lease or owners get high miles and pay the team mate less. Choose your trainer wisely. Ask questions. Demand to do all the backing and question thw number of miles each week.
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.
CPM:
Cents Per Mile
Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.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.
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James,...belated "welcome to the forum". The best company to work for is the one that best meets your needs; initial road-training, home-time, compensation, equipment, types of jobs, mileage, and equipment. The following links are designed to help assist you in making the best decision:
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CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
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.