I was a relative new comer you the forums about a month ago. It many great replies while I was researching schools eventually landing on Prime Inc.
I had full intentions to right this huge detailed blog about my experience and I still might. I'm here to say thank you to Trucking truth and it's members providing necessary tools and wisdom.
Not only did I get my CDL I passed my written tests and practical tests on the first shot. I'm now on my first home time during my TNT phase of training....
Thanks guys
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.
TNT:
Trainer-N-Trainee
Prime Inc has their own CDL training program and it's divided into two phases - PSD and TNT.
The PSD (Prime Student Driver) phase is where you'll get your permit and then go on the road for 10,000 miles with a trainer. When you come back you'll get your CDL license and enter the TNT phase.
The TNT phase is the second phase of training where you'll go on the road with an experienced driver for 30,000 miles of team driving. You'll receive 14ยข per mile ($700 per week guaranteed) during this phase. Once you're finished with TNT training you will be assigned a truck to run solo.
I was a relative new comer you the forums about a month ago. It many great replies while I was researching schools eventually landing on Prime Inc.
I had full intentions to right this huge detailed blog about my experience and I still might. I'm here to say thank you to Trucking truth and it's members providing necessary tools and wisdom.
Not only did I get my CDL I passed my written tests and practical tests on the first shot. I'm now on my first home time during my TNT phase of training.... Thanks guys
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
TNT:
Trainer-N-Trainee
Prime Inc has their own CDL training program and it's divided into two phases - PSD and TNT.
The PSD (Prime Student Driver) phase is where you'll get your permit and then go on the road for 10,000 miles with a trainer. When you come back you'll get your CDL license and enter the TNT phase.
The TNT phase is the second phase of training where you'll go on the road with an experienced driver for 30,000 miles of team driving. You'll receive 14ยข per mile ($700 per week guaranteed) during this phase. Once you're finished with TNT training you will be assigned a truck to run solo.