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Congratulations Andre! Fear not! I've only recently completed school (Independent) and obtained my CDL. However; if I didn't go on as an OTR Driver, I have learned a lot. Both about the industry AND myself. I have been fortunate to be accepted by a great company and if I can do it so can you. I hope you find everything you're looking for.
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.
That`s awesome Andre! I did the private school route and would highly recommend it for the choices you will have if you do well. (do the High Road training program here and you will)
Good luck to ya!
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Today I moved one step closer to being able to attend a private school for my cdl. I am in Louisiana and there are three grants to help. One of which I have been working through the process of. I had to take an aptitude test to show I was under employed in my current job field which I am happy to say I scored very high on. I am now one step closer to the goal of obtaining my cdl. This is an exciting time which is filled with great joy but also the fear of the unknown. I'm looking forward to this and hopefully with some luck and determination I'll join y'all on the road around March or April.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: