Leaving The Military

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Your past experience and amount of pyhsical trials have definitely inspired me. I just learned at christmas time that my mom has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung and liver cancer. Bummer of a christmas present. So with that being said my father has invited my wife and children and I to move in with them when I get out, to be close by and to assist with the healing process as we all go through extensive chemo with her, I will use this time to aqquire my CDL , and to use the time to get my family active in the church again. My plan is to be ready to go OTR by year end, moms health will be a factor of course but I really want to drive truck. This is truly a very amazing community of some of the nicest people I have ever come across and the camraderie reminds me a lot of the service. I will keep you guys posted. Thanks again Star and everyone for the advice and kindness. Stay safe out there!

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.

OTR:

Over The Road

OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.

Starcar's Comment
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We are here anytime you want to post....we are kind of a family here, so you have just acquired a whole slew of cousins !!!! If theres a will to become a trucker, there is definitely a way....Do not lose sight of what is waiting for you when you walk thru that dark valley....

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