Well officially got my CDL yesterday. Passed my tanker endorsement but hazmat and I didn't get along so well. I'll have to take it again Thursday. But all in all I'm glad that things are working out so I can provide for my family. I accepted a position with Tankstar this afternoon. Life is coming around and I can't wait to get out on the road. I'll be sure to document my training with the company and hope it is beneficial to future drivers.
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.
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
Well officially got my CDL yesterday. Passed my tanker endorsement but hazmat and I didn't get along so well. I'll have to take it again Thursday. But all in all I'm glad that things are working out so I can provide for my family. I accepted a position with Tankstar this afternoon. Life is coming around and I can't wait to get out on the road. I'll be sure to document my training with the company and hope it is beneficial to future drivers.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations