Just Passed CLP-Questions About Companies
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Either one of those would be good choices.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.
Agreed. Both are good choices. Other companies are as well. If you want specific info about the length and/or quality of training for either company you mentioned, both are well represented by members of this forum.
We can help with questions about different divisions too... Reefer , flatbed, intermodal or dry van.
Intermodal:
Transporting freight using two or more transportation modes. An example would be freight that is moved by truck from the shipper's dock to the rail yard, then placed on a train to the next rail yard, and finally returned to a truck for delivery to the receiving customer.
In trucking when you hear someone refer to an intermodal job they're normally talking about hauling shipping containers to and from the shipyards and railyards.
Dry Van:
A trailer or truck that that requires no special attention, such as refrigeration, that hauls regular palletted, boxed, or floor-loaded freight. The most common type of trailer in trucking.Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
Here are some links for you to go through that will give you a better idea of what you should be looking at. Instead of limiting yourself to just two companies, you need to apply to many companies....especially in this economy. You might like those two companies and they both may turn you down for any number of reasons that you wouldn't think of.
Laura
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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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Hi. Nae nae and I are the "Prime Gals" around here. I admit i am biased. Been at Prime over 8 years.
We do have western regional.
If you have specific questions feel free to ask. I am a CDL instructor and team trainer so will probably know the answers. You would have orientation in Salt Lake for a few days then head out OTR for training. You would then come back in 2 to 3 weeks and take exam in SLC. After that it would be 50,000 team miles with a trainer to upgrade to solo.
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.
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
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.
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.
On the flip side, if you have any questions about Knight, feel free to reach out. I got my CDL with Knight and continue to work for them. There are people here from a wide range of companies that can offer insight into how the companies do things. Most are very similar with subtle nuances.
As was said, there are many great companies that offer both CDL and training opportunities. Within those companies are many different divisions as well.
I kept a pretty comprehensive diary of my experience with Knight from day one Here
Again though, there are a wide range of companies to choose from that all have slightly different facets that may or may not work better for a person.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
Old School drives for Knight. I was with Swift (owned by Knight) for four years. All these companies mentioned will do right by you.
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Good Afternoon All! As the subject states, I just passed my CLP today, and now I begin the process of finding a company to apply to for CDL training and employment.
I have been in touch with a few companies, looked at a lot of websites and information, and I think I have it down to Knight and Prime. I am looking for any thoughts/suggestions and/or real world experiences comparing one to the other. I am based in Las Vegas, and am looking to eventually go either Regional or OTR.
I appreciate your time and assistance!
Dave
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Regional:
Regional Route
Usually refers to a driver hauling freight within one particular region of the country. You might be in the "Southeast Regional Division" or "Midwest Regional". Regional route drivers often get home on the weekends which is one of the main appeals for this type of route.
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.
CLP:
Commercial Learner's Permit
Before getting their CDL, commercial drivers will receive their commercial learner's permit (CLP) upon passing the written portion of the CDL exam. They will not have to retake the written exam to get their CDL.