Swift C1 At Indianapolis - A Day To Day Adventure.

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G-Town's Comment
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Since I can respect your opinion, I'm done talking about it. . And since There is a walkthrough with this school by Lil Triscuit I am no longer continuing this topic. Thanks all and ttyl

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  • 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.
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MrTechit's Comment
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Just an update to my progress. I passed state in Indiana on Thursday.

A lot of negative from people at the C1 school, but I found out you get out what you put in. I worked my ass off. I passed everything the first try. It took a total of 3 weeks and 4 days (not counting weekends). The school was a little backed up from the sheer amount of people. And a lot of folk did not take anything seriously so they will be there forever or kicked out. The instructors truly seemed to care about teaching. Overall, a decent experience. They did the job, they gave me the opportunity to get my CDL.

Today I got my paper license here at home (WNY). Orientation at Swift is scheduled in Syracuse for Monday the 29th. Cannot wait.

Thank you all for everything you share here. As I grow and learn ill continue to be active-ish here. (Read almost every day, but limit my posts) I came into this knowing that I know nothing, and continue with that mindset, soaking everything up I can from the folks with experience.

This is a complete lifestyle change for me, as previously I have never left WNY and always been home around family. I am going the Rainy way, as I at this time have started transferring my possessions to storage. I have a place to stay if absolutely needed, but i need to pay off debts and my vehicle and get a savings started. (this is all counting of course, that things continue smoothly with the on boarding process next week and mentor training goes well.)

I cannot, and will not let this opportunity fall from beneath me.

Again - Thank you all and see you on the road!

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

PackRat's Comment
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Congratulations and good luck at your orientation with Swift next week!dancing-banana.gifdancing-banana.gifdancing-banana.gifdancing-banana.gifdancing-banana.gifdancing-banana.gifdancing-banana.gif

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