STUDENT DRIVER COMPANY VS COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADVICE
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Good afternoon,
I know a lot of you may have already seen this type of question posted often but wanted to ask a few specifics and get some advice about my situation. So I'm looking to get into the trucking business and want to do OTR specifically tanker if possible. I don't have any experience as far as driving tractor trailer but I have 2 years experience having a CDL B driving para-transit for the state of Delaware from 07-09. I now live in NC and have been eyeing JCC trucking school in Smithfield as they only cost $1100 not that bad from what I've been seeing otherwise, only problem is I would have to leave my current job and be without income during the 2 months of training, or do I go to a student driver company and if so which one would one suggests? Its pretty hard from what I've bee reading to not pick a pretty crappy one. Please guys any input is welcomed thanks a mill in advanced. Also some other things to note is this
1. I already have my CDL A permit 2. I already have my DOT physical card good until May 2018 3. I am single no one living with me 4. I WANT to do OTR and don't mind being out as long as im paid fairly for.
Dude I checked their website and they have night classes/training: http://www.johnstoncc.edu/programs/transportation-systems/truck-driver-training/schedule.aspx
That should help you to stay employed whilst going thru school? Granted it a month longer but gives you more time to prepare for the career and life change.
^scott
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.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
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.
I would suggest checking out the following.
- Article Category: Finding The Right Truck Driving Job
- Trucker's Career Guide: Choosing Your First Truck Driving Job
- Forum Topics Tagged "Choosing A Trucking Company"
- Article Category: Choosing A Truck Driving School
- Trucker's Career Guide: Choosing A Truck Driving School
- Forum Topics Tagged "Choosing A Truck Driving School"
The other thing I have learned here is that ones attitude goes a long way to how happy and successful one is in this business. There are people here who are very happy at every company you have heard bad things about. 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.
Hey, thanks for the reply. I have considered that but unfortunately my company I work for will not change my schedule to accommodate and Im working 4pm til 1am off on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Good afternoon,
I know a lot of you may have already seen this type of question posted often but wanted to ask a few specifics and get some advice about my situation. So I'm looking to get into the trucking business and want to do OTR specifically tanker if possible. I don't have any experience as far as driving tractor trailer but I have 2 years experience having a CDL B driving para-transit for the state of Delaware from 07-09. I now live in NC and have been eyeing JCC trucking school in Smithfield as they only cost $1100 not that bad from what I've been seeing otherwise, only problem is I would have to leave my current job and be without income during the 2 months of training, or do I go to a student driver company and if so which one would one suggests? Its pretty hard from what I've bee reading to not pick a pretty crappy one. Please guys any input is welcomed thanks a mill in advanced. Also some other things to note is this
1. I already have my CDL A permit 2. I already have my DOT physical card good until May 2018 3. I am single no one living with me 4. I WANT to do OTR and don't mind being out as long as im paid fairly for.
Dude I checked their website and they have night classes/training: http://www.johnstoncc.edu/programs/transportation-systems/truck-driver-training/schedule.aspx
That should help you to stay employed whilst going thru school? Granted it a month longer but gives you more time to prepare for the career and life change.
^scott
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.
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
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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Good afternoon,
I know a lot of you may have already seen this type of question posted often but wanted to ask a few specifics and get some advice about my situation. So I'm looking to get into the trucking business and want to do OTR specifically tanker if possible. I don't have any experience as far as driving tractor trailer but I have 2 years experience having a CDL B driving para-transit for the state of Delaware from 07-09. I now live in NC and have been eyeing JCC trucking school in Smithfield as they only cost $1100 not that bad from what I've been seeing otherwise, only problem is I would have to leave my current job and be without income during the 2 months of training, or do I go to a student driver company and if so which one would one suggests? Its pretty hard from what I've bee reading to not pick a pretty crappy one. Please guys any input is welcomed thanks a mill in advanced. Also some other things to note is this
1. I already have my CDL A permit 2. I already have my DOT physical card good until May 2018 3. I am single no one living with me 4. I WANT to do OTR and don't mind being out as long as im paid fairly for.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OTR:
Over The Road
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
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.