How do I get my CDL ? #6

[ExtremeRecluse]

I went to a cdl school where training is done in automatics. Got my license and started driving as a casual. The equipment was cabbies without power steering. The only experience I had driving a stick was my own car and the truck a drove in the 70's. I was adequately trained. After three accidents I was fired. All involved close quarter ops in dock areas. OH well. Still driving though.

[joeylenseigne120]

im planning on driving milky way truck heres requirements Posses a valid Class A CDL with 'X' endorsement.

Be at least 23 years of age.

No DWI or DUI within the past 5 years.

No Reckless or Careless Citations within the past 5 years.

No Felony Convictions within the past 7 years.

No major Chargeable Accidents within past 3 years.

No more than 4 Moving Violations within past 3 years.

Able to Pass or Meet all DOT Physical, Drug Screen and Background Check.

and more lol holy crap but good money

[joeylenseigne120]

lol

[rjr27nh]

Doesn't mean, if you get your CDL. Doesn't mean, you will get a job, especially if you attend a school and your paying for yourself. Best way is, do it with a company if you can.

[Pyramidtank]

if you have a criminal record do they still hire you?

[lostnomoor]

@Pyramidtank I think it all depends on what it was and who you want to work for. I'm not really up on it for sure.

[yacanstopme]

thanks for the info.............go new orlean saints lol

[lostnomoor]

@yacanstopme I guess they did go! lol

[titanplaya66]

ok i wasnt to clear on it i live in michigan an im looking to get my cdl do i need to go to the schools or if i can get this job were they i can be trained by a smaller company on how to drive all the good things of air brakes an shiftin reading gauges all the fun lil things i can just go take my gk test then my road test an get my cdl ??

[Blackseed1978]

i took my CDL permit test back in May of 07 and we are in August of 08 i plan to take it again when i get a chance i got 19 wrong when taking the test i kind of did rush so i agree with you on not rushing i went to a web site which was like a multiple choice questionaire and i thought that was going to be on the actual test only to see that they switch the test up you should have heard me talking to my self like ahhh man dam lol

[cheeptorque]

Very interesting info..Though I havent done "all" my homework..I have yet to hear about a company over here that takes rookies in and trains them.They all seem to want ppl with "licences and atleast 2 yrs experience".$2500 to get a semi licence but hard to get a company to give you a start driving.****

[lostnomoor]

There are companies lining up for drivers here! Of course they want you to do things their way!

The better jobs require experience! Thanks!

[jrizzle51]

go with schneider or crst they train you and provide you with employment and stay for 6 months then go to a company of your choice and get a bonus

[witzkeyman]

I went through the public school system. they have a technical school. very cheap, 12 students in the class with 6 trucks.

[lostnomoor]

Very good that's one I didn't know was available! Thanks!

CJ

[rmstudio]

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[lostnomoor]

Thanks Ricky!

[Whitelinefilms]

great video great informaton

[lostnomoor]

Thanks Trucker Steve!

[texolot]

Good job and lots of good info! Thx for posting this!

"Tex".

[lostnomoor]

Thanks Tex!

[gooddriver22]

Great video man

This will be very helpfull in 2 and 1/2 years when im old enough to drive a rig

hope all works out for you

[lostnomoor]

Well maybe I'll be a real trucker by Then hehe..good luck with your dreams! Thanks for the thumbs up!