120 HOURS Needed To Drive? O T R Only? Private School Refresher "A" 80 Hours Not Enough .any Opinions?

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S Hampshirehick's Comment
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I have a CDL A . NO "OTR" experience, my "A" obtained at a private school. with only 80 hours. Refresher course. I had my class III years ago & have been a comercial driver for 22 years! 15 years with A CDL "B" ! I submitted on line Aps. & have 6 offers.four (4) told me my "A" with only my refresher class did not meet THEIR 120 Hour minimal class hours. anyone know the truth? 2 have told me that I can drive with them. only with a "mentor"for 3 months or 30.000 miles? ANY one here have the TRUTH? I most companies Lead you int their $ 4000-6000 $ course!! ANY answers would be Awesome! Thanks in advance. HH

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.

BMI:

Body mass index (BMI)

BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:

  • Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
  • Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit

It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.

guyjax(Guy Hodges)'s Comment
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Completely depends on the company. Each company has their own regs they go by so the answer is they are all correct. It comes down to their company policy,.

S Hampshirehick's Comment
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thank-you.gifthank-you.gif Thanks for the speedy reply! I have western & swift & stevens offers! leaning toward the "white & blue" company! most told me 15CPM to 19CPM. One will start me @ 25cpm seems like the "logical" choice for a guy that is new to the OTR ride! cant wait! I hate the Right coast. I miss the"heartland". cant wait to move out to "east TX"

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.

CPM:

Cents Per Mile

Drivers are often paid by the mile and it's given in cents per mile, or cpm.

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