Wanting To Become A Truck Driver...
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Justin... who did u end up going with? if u dont mind me asking??
Trust me, having fear is not a bad thing, it makes you focus on what you're doing. This life is one of the most thrilling you'll have the chance to do in the civilian sector. Fear makes you have a healthy dose on what you are doing and helps you stay in control and obey the rules. In my opinion, go for it. once you do it'll be one of the best decisions you'll ever make.
I know this is a crazy question....but does anyone have any ideas on how in the world i can go to school and pay my bills too???? I cannot keep my current job and go to school too.....this is one thing that has me worried.....
Many private schools offer weekend and some night classes so that maybe an option but private school will cost more and with only going on the weekends it will take longer to complete the course
Does anyone know anything about Swift? Are they a good company to drive for??? I kept seeing an ad for them on the side of my facebook page so I decided to fill out an app for them to contact me.....any comments?
Does anyone know anything about Swift? Are they a good company to drive for??? I kept seeing an ad for them on the side of my facebook page so I decided to fill out an app for them to contact me.....any comments?
As with any big company everyone has different opinions of good. It really is up to how you are and what not. You could get a DM you absolutely hate. and that will effect if the company is good or bad, even though it has nothing to do with the actual company. eyes of the beholder. Swift is a big company, they've been around for a while. They have trucks and loads to be given. So in my opinion they are a good company. The equipment is good and the miles are there. You wont make a whole lot of money your first year because you are new but after that you will see decent money. Swift has different fleets aswell and they have lease and owner ops.
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.
Tiffany I'm from close to Peoria Illinois and am getting ready to start cdl training at midwest technical Institute in east Peoria look them up online or put in an app the lady you will talk to is audra eimer she is super nice and can answer all your questions
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.
Tiffany I'm from close to Peoria Illinois and am getting ready to start cdl training at midwest technical Institute in east Peoria look them up online or put in an app the lady you will talk to is audra eimer she is super nice and can answer all your questions
Hi, Tony! I talked to her today but they are wanting the 3000 up front for tuition and I cant do that but she referred me to something called Workforce. I am trying to figure all of this out! My poor brain is on overload!!! LOL
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.
Workforce aka WIA is a program that will pay for your schooling !! So you need to get down to the employment office and apply for it. cuz it will take a little time....GOOD LUCK !!!
Here's a little information on the WIA (Workforce Investment Act)
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thanks for all the info and the encouragement!!!!! Actually i want to thank EVERYONE for their info and encouragement!!!! You guys are making me want this more and more!!!! I am so excited and cannot wait to get this going!!! I absolutely love the open road!!! Im ready to be behind the wheel of one of those biggggggggggggggggggggg trucks!!! I can just see myself doing this!!!! :)
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.