Getting CDL With 4 Duis? Worth It?
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This sums it up. The disqualifies applies to those who already have the CDL , and yeah it could be duis with a personal vehicle. I am convinced I'm eligible for my cdl. I hope so I got two offers of employment. Link https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/49/383.51
Like I said before it is in your best interest to consult a good attorney. Maybe even one that specializes in CDL drivers. According to the Federal Motor carrier safety regulations you should be disqualified for life with 4 DUI charges. Another thing to take into account that has not been mentioned up to this point is if you had to go into Canada according to what I have read even one DUI can get you turned around at the border denied access.
It is definitely in your best interest to seek legal counsel prior to committing to a school for training that may teach you how to drive a truck but not get you a valid CDL at all. On the other hand you most likely can get trucking jobs driving box trucks registered under 26,000 lbs.
Congrats on your sobriety though I used to drink a lot myself but quit drinking about 24 years ago myself. I can tell you it was one of the best decisions I made in my lifetime.
Please don't take my posting as being mean or anything personally. I admire you for trying to do whatever you can for your family. I am just think you should look at all the possibilities and with proper legal help you may be able to follow your dreams of trucking. It will at a minimum be a very hard road for you. 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.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.DUI:
Driving Under the Influence
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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.
Is this standard study material for every state? Employment options may be about to open up for me:))
Start studying the High Road Training which is available for free on this website, to get a solid foundation for obtaining your CDL permit. So much to learn in such a short time..
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.
Is this standard study material for every state? Employment options may be about to open up for me:))
Yes, the HRTP will give you all the info necessary to pass a permit test in ANY state. It's quite thorough. Give it a look and you'll see.
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Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.