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Paul E.'s Comment
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I just finished 120 hours of training at FCG in Michigan and take the state test on 1-22-2025 and will have my CDLA

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.
Paul E.'s Comment
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May Trucking Company has already got back with me looks like I once I do my state test done I will be able to get on with them. They have been around a long time and as a new driver I will take the first offer I get it seems like it is getting tougher to even get a offer now a days.
Old School's Comment
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Congratulations Paul!

Yeah, I'd say if you have an offer, go with it. Try your best to stick with that first company for one full year. You will learn so much during that first year, and that kind of commitment will really help you get established in this industry.

Keep us informed how things are going for you. We can always help if you're struggling, and we really enjoy hearing about your progress.
Paul E.'s Comment
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Thanks man I 100% agree get on with a company and just stick it out with them. They have told me that they can keep me out all the time I am hoping to throw all my stuff in a storage locker just live in my truck saving money and making more because being out all the time. Tomorrow is the state test day my driving and inspection is really good my range stuff is only fair!
Dom's Comment
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Wishing you gl!
Trucker Kearsey 's Comment
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I lived on my truck 6 yrs and banked the $. Be sure to get a hotel room once in awhile or you will get burned out.

Good luck!
Paul E.'s Comment
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Thanks for the advice

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