New Driver Rules Question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DDFLD, Nov 23, 2014.

  1. DDFLD

    DDFLD Bobtail Member

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    So I've been having a discussion with a couple of older drivers. One is out of the game since the late 80s and the other has been leased with the same local company for 15 years. One says that you HAVE to go to some kind of school to get your CDL be it private or company. The other says that you have to stay in state for one year if you just go and get your CDL. I have search all the rules that I can and have not found the information on way or another. Any ideas? Also this is for Ohio if that makes a difference. Age would also be for over 21. Thanks for your help.
     
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  3. Ditch Doctor

    Ditch Doctor Medium Load Member

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    they are both incorrect.
     
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  4. Mudguppy

    Mudguppy Degenerate Immoralist

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    ^^^^^^^^
    This.
     
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  5. tucker

    tucker Road Train Member

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    You met 2 people that don't know how to say "I don't know"
     
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  6. DDFLD

    DDFLD Bobtail Member

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    Thanks guys. I really thought that was the case. I just wanted to be sure. And tucker you made me laugh had. So true is the case with these two.
     
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  7. Vilhiem

    Vilhiem Road Train Member

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    You don't *have* to go to school at all...

    What you do have to have (at minimum)? (Be sure to check local laws too.)

    Driver's book from your local DDS/DMV
    Someone with a semi/trailer (Both for the test & teaching)

    If you don't have those, then DO NOT choose a trucking school before getting in touch with companies nearby you that hire new drivers. You need to ask them which schools are nearby that are good. So many schools now only teach you how to be a driver; they don't teach you to be a driver. (If that makes sense.)
     
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  8. mjfreespirit

    mjfreespirit Light Load Member

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    Now I have heard that there are states that require you to have your CDL for a certain period of time before you can transfer your CDL to their state (Massachusetts and Kansas are two I know of for sure), but I never heard of any requirements that you "MUST" go to a school.

    With that said, no company I know of will hire you without proof of school or verifiable experience.
     
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  9. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    This is the correct answer.
     
  10. AppalachianTrucker

    AppalachianTrucker Heavy Load Member

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    There actually are people who do not know how to say the words, "I don't know."
    Some kind of macho thing...
     
  11. gpsman

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    Part 380
    SPECIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS


    § 380.107: General requirements.

    (a) Except as provided in § 380.111, a driver who wishes to operate an LCV shall first take and successfully complete an LCV driver-training program that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to operate an LCV. The specific types of knowledge and skills that a training program shall include are outlined in the appendix to this part**.
    (b) Before a person receives training:
    (1) That person shall present evidence to the LCV driver-instructor showing that he/she meets the general requirements set forth in subpart B of this part for the specific type of LCV training to be taken.
    (2) The LCV driver-instructor shall verify that each trainee applicant meets the general requirements for the specific type of LCV training to be taken.
    (c) Upon successful completion of the training requirement, the driver-student shall be issued an LCV Driver Training Certificate by a certifying official of the training entity in accordance with the requirements specified in subpart D of this part.

    http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/section/380.107

    § 380.505: Proof of training.

    An employer who uses an entry-level driver must ensure the driver has received a training certificate containing all the information contained in § 380.513 from the training provider.
    http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/section/380.505

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    http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations/title49/section/380.Appendix to Part 380
     
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