Going for my CDL permit???

Discussion in 'Trucking Schools and CDL Training Forum' started by survivorman, Aug 28, 2016.

  1. survivorman

    survivorman Light Load Member

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    Well I got my medical form, now I am ready to get my permit and then I can start driving at my school. Now can I also take the tests for the tanker, hazmat and combination vehicles endorsements or do I have to have my CDL first? In Pennsylvania is only the general knowledge and air brakes tested on the permit exam? I also want to get my TWIC card. I don't plan on using any of these LMFAO, but I figure I may look a little better to companies... seeing how I have a 3 year old dui ill try anything.
     
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  3. TROOPER to TRUCKER

    TROOPER to TRUCKER Anything Is Possible

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    Don't put your cart before the horse here.
     
  4. Waggledaddy

    Waggledaddy Medium Load Member

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    Get your CDL before you think about TWIC. You might not need it anyway. May just be wasted money. Tanker and doubles and triples endorsement is just a written test you can get before you get your CDL. Hazmat you'll have to wait for your CDL. In my state you can take it that day. I didn't get it though. Most companies will reimburse you for it if you get it. I may get it soon. We'll see. But as Trooper said, take it easy. One thing at a time.
     
  5. RustyBolt

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    You're going to have a tough time with a 3 year old DUI finding a company willing to take a chance on you. Get your CDL. Don't worry about the other stuff until you find that company. Then get what they need. Or all of it. Up to you. They know those tests aren't all that difficult.

    Just my opinion.
     
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  6. Concorde

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    You need to take general knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicle test to get a class A CLP.
     
  7. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Carolina Cargo and TransAm will both hire him.
     
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  8. MidWest_MacDaddy

    MidWest_MacDaddy Road Train Member

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    Good Luck!!! Keep us posted!!! :)
     
  9. survivorman

    survivorman Light Load Member

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    so I got my medical but just got my eyes checked again doc gave me a stronger prescription now. I have karatoconus.. but with the glasses I have 20/20.. will this kara stuff be a problem in the future?
     
  10. RustyBolt

    RustyBolt Road Train Member

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    Never heard of it. But as long as you can pass a vision test with corrective lenses, you're good.
     
  11. Waggledaddy

    Waggledaddy Medium Load Member

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    I don't know much about that. But to my knowledge if you have 20/20 you're fine. It doesn't even have to be that good. But you will be required to wear them while driving. If you're caught without them it'll be a hefty ticket.
     
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