New Permit Holder In Central Florida
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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.
So today I had a 700+ mile day... in my personal vehicle.
I was shooting for Memphis but the House of Blues is closed down and the hotel rooms are too expensive for my taste there. Besides, i'd been eating snacks all day and needed some real food. Thankfully there was an outback and Texas Roadhouse just across from my hotel. Outback won out and I enjoyed a steak and some good whisky for my last day of vacation. I drove about 11 hours today with a 40 minute delay near Atlanta, go figure!
Tomorrow I arrive in Springfield and begin my orientation. Thanks to all for the wisdom so far.
Now it's go time.
So today I woke up early and hit the road before 7am. I arrived in Springfield around 1pm after driving straight through from Tupelo, MS
I arrived at the Prime Hotel/Campus Inn and was given an employee packet to fill out and have ready for the morning. I also had to go register quickly for the drug and alcohol clearing house in one of the computer rooms. Took just a few minutes and then I was told that I would be staying next door at the Oasis Hotel which does appear to be a bit nicer.
I scored a solo room and it is nicely appointed. The room also overlooks the pool and water views are always nice. I did have to wait about an hour after check in for my room to be ready so I sat in my truck and watched some YouTube. Probably better to get here a bit later but oh well.
The Prime orientation classes take place next door at the Campus Inn in their meeting rooms. I report at 7am tomorrow and start the fun. Primes main facility is one exit east on 44 and there are shuttles that run back and forth all day. As i understand I'll be pushing paper tomorrow, then it's off to the simulator. Once they are confident enough they send you to the pad for backing and cdl road test prep.
There are plenty of places to eat nearby. The choices are from fast food and an Applebees and Ruby Tuesday. A wing place and ten other restaurants within a mile. Also there are quite a few hotels right here on this little strip. A walmart is also a short walk from here.
There are some C19 restrictions going on here but they're not very severe. I'll have to mask in the classrooms as I'm not vaccinated.
That about covers it so far. Going to be studying for my road test as I'll get a $250 bonus if I pass all 3 sections on the first try.
I'll update when I can, Thanks, Joe
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.
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MVR:
Motor Vehicle Record
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OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated