The time has come for me to travel to Orientation for my first CDL driving job! I'll be leaving shortly and most probably will not be back here often over the next month.
My focus is going to be on becoming a safe and reliable class A driver. Once I have completed this short transition, I'll gladly provide details of my experience. It has really helped me prepare by reading here about the "real" experiences of others. There are so many things in life that books cannot teach you. Many thanks to those of you who have offered so much insight into this industry.
Always remember, regardless of who you are or what your situation is, today is the beginning of tomorrow and the end of yesterday. So make the most of every moment!
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.
FYI -
The time has come for me to travel to Orientation for my first CDL driving job! I'll be leaving shortly and most probably will not be back here often over the next month.
My focus is going to be on becoming a safe and reliable class A driver. Once I have completed this short transition, I'll gladly provide details of my experience. It has really helped me prepare by reading here about the "real" experiences of others. There are so many things in life that books cannot teach you. Many thanks to those of you who have offered so much insight into this industry.
Always remember, regardless of who you are or what your situation is, today is the beginning of tomorrow and the end of yesterday. So make the most of every moment!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
HOS:
Hours Of Service
HOS refers to the logbook hours of service regulations.