It's Been 20 Years Since I Drove Big Rig
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Trying to get back on horse not sure what to do first. Study for CDL. Take test. Don't I have to take the driven test to get my License. Then picking a company . Not sure what to do. I drive for Prime 20 yrs ago. For owner operator. Looking at Millis also. I live in Missouri. I want to have a leg up with haven license and my dot physical done.
Hi Lisa and welcome! I can't give you direction in most things, but I would say definitely study for the CDL and get your permit before school. Millis has a training school close to where I live and I did talk to a recruiter there a few weeks ago. They currently have no female trainers so if that is important to you you might want to reconsider. Not even like there was a long wait to get a female trainer, they just don't have any. Good luck!
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.
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Trying to get back on horse not sure what to do first. Study for CDL. Take test. Don't I have to take the driven test to get my License. Then picking a company . Not sure what to do. I drive for Prime 20 yrs ago. For owner operator. Looking at Millis also. I live in Missouri. I want to have a leg up with haven license and my dot physical done.
Hi Lisa and welcome! I can't give you direction in most things, but I would say definitely study for the CDL and get your permit before school. Millis has a training school close to where I live and I did talk to a recruiter there a few weeks ago. They currently have no female trainers so if that is important to you you might want to reconsider. Not even like there was a long wait to get a female trainer, they just don't have any. Good luck!
Thank you for the info. I been going over different companys in my area. Let me tell u I still cant pick one to go with. Prime, conway,RBX Not sure which one to pick. I am looking to run team with female for at least 6 months to make sure I am ready to be on my own. Since its been 20 years ago I drove and a lot has changed. RBX was everthing I wanted but they are all solo drivers and team is for only 8 weeks out of school. And they dont go to New York Or California. So I guess I am back at looking again. I have lots of time school starts Aug 11th.
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.
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Welcome Lisa !!! Its good to have you here, and we'll help you all we can. I hope you have gotten into the High Road Training...if not..heres a link High Road Training Program...this will help you with getting your permit, and REALLY help you when you head to school...it never hurts to have to much information...You don't say where you live, so I have no idea what companies to comment on. But if you are looking for a team gig, that will narrow it down some...and what kind of freight you want to haul...dry box, reefer , etc. So I think to make things a little easier, you need to do a search for trucking companies that train, and that team,. Then you contact them !! I'm sure that you can hook up with another lady driver who wants to team.... Keep us in the loop....its always nice to watch a lady driver get out there and start her adventure!!! And WELCOME to TT and the Ladies of Trucking forum !!
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.
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
Welcome Lisa !!! Its good to have you here, and we'll help you all we can. I hope you have gotten into the High Road Training...if not..heres a link High Road Training Program...this will help you with getting your permit, and REALLY help you when you head to school...it never hurts to have to much information...You don't say where you live, so I have no idea what companies to comment on. But if you are looking for a team gig, that will narrow it down some...and what kind of freight you want to haul...dry box, reefer , etc. So I think to make things a little easier, you need to do a search for trucking companies that train, and that team,. Then you contact them !! I'm sure that you can hook up with another lady driver who wants to team.... Keep us in the loop....its always nice to watch a lady driver get out there and start her adventure!!! And WELCOME to TT and the Ladies of Trucking forum !!
Thank you all I am Loving this website. Yes I have been on High Road Training Program. I love it so much info and test are great power tools. The only thing I am haven problem with is the new DOT Physical that went in to affect in May this year. I am either over reaction on it or just thinking about it to much what to do. I guess if i want to Continue taken them I have to get a letter from my doctor. For anxiety. Does all companies make u do a sleep study if u r BMI is over . I see that prime does that. So with all that said I have to put off school in till I have my sleep study done at end of August. Things sure have changed in 20 years. I am from Missouri. ..
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.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
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.
Reefer:
A refrigerated trailer.
Thank you all I am Loving this website. Yes I have been on High Road Training Program. I love it so much info and test are great power tools. The only thing I am haven problem with is the new DOT Physical that went in to affect in May this year. I am either over reaction on it or just thinking about it to much what to do. I guess if i want to Continue taken them I have to get a letter from my doctor. For anxiety. Does all companies make u do a sleep study if u r BMI is over . I see that prime does that. So with all that said I have to put off school in till I have my sleep study done at end of August. Things sure have changed in 20 years. I am from Missouri. ..
Howdy Lisa!
My last time on the road was April 1991....24 yrs ago. At that time I had a Chauffeur License. I just had my DOT physical and being clinically obese (5'4", 220 lbs (but now losing 
), they took a neck measurement and since it wasn't over 17" (13"), I didn't have to do a sleep apnea test. I have done a couple in the past since I snore (one sign)....but I've snored since I was a kid. I have 5 rotten younger brothers and they would tell the boys I was interested in that I snored! ;-) The VA says I may be borderline, but I don't have enough apneas to be considered for a machine.
As for medications, I believe those for anxiety are monitored with their use. The only meds I take is for my thyroid and the DOT physical doc didn't seem to care about that. My brother is bi-polar and was on several meds. He came off them under his doctor's recommendation and stayed off a year before driving. The doc that did his physical said it wasn't a problem. It is something to think about. Stay on them, get the letter and if you aren't anxious while you drive, get your doctor's help to come off them.
Good luck with the sleep test!
IDLaura
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Sleep Apnea:
A physical disorder in which you have pauses in your breathing, or take shallow breaths, during sleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. Normal breathing will usually resume, sometimes with a loud choking sound or snort.
In obstructive sleep apnea, your airways become blocked or collapse during sleep, causing the pauses and shallow breathing.
It is a chronic condition that will require ongoing management. It affects about 18 million people in the U.S.
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.
HOS:
Hours Of Service
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Trying to get back on horse not sure what to do first. Study for CDL. Take test. Don't I have to take the driven test to get my License. Then picking a company . Not sure what to do. I drive for Prime 20 yrs ago. For owner operator. Looking at Millis also. I live in Missouri. I want to have a leg up with haven license and my dot physical done.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Owner Operator:
An owner-operator is a driver who either owns or leases the truck they are driving. A self-employed driver.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.