Want My Cdl
Topic 22197 | Page 2
Charles E. my record is from 1981. I applied to Prime, Knight, Swift & CFI. All of them cleared me to train with them. Yes, my crimes were from a long time ago, but I was totally upfront with everyone. I also had 2 traffic infractions on my license. I went the company paid training route because it requires minimal out of pocket expense on my end. I’m guaranteed a job if I meet &/or pass all the required training courses & pasa my CDL exams.
I had my CDL in 2-3 weeks after arriving at Prime & am now driving with a trainer to learn better shifting & backing, dealing with shippers & receivers, how to work with the Qualcomm , trip planning, hours of service, etc. Basically how to handle myself on the road, on a daily basis.
I recommend you study the High Road training program & the pre-trip tutorial on here. You’ll be far ahead of your class if you do that.
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.
Shipper:
The customer who is shipping the freight. This is where the driver will pick up a load and then deliver it to the receiver or consignee.
Qualcomm:
Omnitracs (a.k.a. Qualcomm) is a satellite-based messaging system with built-in GPS capabilities built by Qualcomm. It has a small computer screen and keyboard and is tied into the truck’s computer. It allows trucking companies to track where the driver is at, monitor the truck, and send and receive messages with the driver – similar to email.New Reply:
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I would fill out the applications first, Do include everything. This way if you are contacted by a recruiter it could mean that they are willing to work with you. Again though, most carriers if not all will want a completed substance abuse program before they even offer their program so that would be the first thing you should do before applying. just my opinion and I could be mistaken so hopefully the others can help me out.