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Welcome aboard Ferret!
And Congratulations! Who are you driving for?
I just started driving with Quality Carriers. I've been to orientation and I'm now receiving training at my local terminal. Just incase someone asks I'm a company driver for QC not an affiliate.
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Okay, that seems to be a great company. I see their trucks all the time when I'm up in the Northeast.
You are a brave soul - you just jumped right into the deep end on your first time in the swimming pool. There is a lot to driving tankers, and anyone doing it has my respect!
I just started driving with Quality Carriers. I've been to orientation and I'm now receiving training at my local terminal. Just incase someone asks I'm a company driver for QC not an affiliate.
Did QC take you as a RECENT GRAD - or did they require some previous experience?
Rick
Terminal:
A facility where trucking companies operate out of, or their "home base" if you will. A lot of major companies have multiple terminals around the country which usually consist of the main office building, a drop lot for trailers, and sometimes a repair shop and wash facilities.
Hello there Rick! I was hired straight from CDL school(only allowed because it was a federally accredited school),but I did have previous experience with tankers before getting my class A.
If you recently became an owner operator I'm pretty sure I have your truck. It has the picture of your avatar on the sleeper.
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.
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.
Hello there Ferret , how's things at QC Chicopee , I am thinking of heading over there.
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Thank you everyone for the knowledge sharing I've been reading this site for months. I feel it's time I join the community get in on the conversation. Here is just a little about me. I started CDL school last fall and complete early this year 1&Done. Now I'm in company training for chemical tanks and loving it. I don't think I would have been able to land such a great position with out the help for the forum. Thanks dudes!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: