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Want to get my CDL

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by James1991, Nov 9, 2009.

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  1. Nov 9, 2009 #1
    James1991

    James1991 Bobtail Member

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    Well Hi guys I am new here hope this is the right lace for this post. Well I'm from a small town and have been working at a grain elevator for around 5 weeks. And I've been talking to some of the guys I load to haul to another town. I have come to the conclusion that I want to get my CDL. I'm kinda lost on the whole conception of what I need to do and where to start at. So that's where you guys come in LOL. I have a clean driving record for being 18 "don't see that to much around here" haha. I am looking for where to start. One guy I was talking to said to me tonight if you want your CDL I and my boss can hel you with training by donating your training for free to you. I also need to get a idea of how much this will all come out to be in price.

    Thanks guys, James :biggrin_255:
     
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  3. Nov 9, 2009 #2
    kickin chicken

    kickin chicken Road Train Member

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    Hello James1991 and Welcome to the site:)

    Best of Luck to You and Your Success!!!
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2009 #3
    judith1962

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    Read the state of illlinois cdl book.... you can only drive in the state at age 18 you have to be 21 to drive otr....and just remember nothing is free. your boss will expect something find out what that is and good luck go for it
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2009 #4
    James1991

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    Went and picked up my CDL study guide book from the DMV today. Man oh man is this thing big. I see there are boxes where it says test your knowledge, I was wondering if I do all those will that be most of the questions on the written test?
     
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  7. Nov 10, 2009 #5
    Freebird135

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    honestly no.....i thought the same thing, alot of those questions at the end of each section are NOT on the CDL test

    the best thing to do is go and take the test, even if u miss every question, u will know what to expect

    u are in a good job because nobody will hire you under 21, except for farmers...they probably wont care how old u are as long as your legal, theyre not a big corporation
     
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  8. Nov 10, 2009 #6
    James1991

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    That's all I'm wanting to do is do trucking around here, there are quite a bit of small trucking company's around here, and I would want to work for them than a big company.
     
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  9. Nov 10, 2009 #7
    misterG

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    James, I sent you a pm for online practice tests. These really helped me get my CDL and endoresments. They are by no means to be relied upon for the sole means of study, you MUST read the CDL handbook for you state to pass the test. However, since commercial licenses are federaly regulated, all states must comply with a minimum standard. Hence the more you study the better prepared you will be to pass the test.
     
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  10. Nov 10, 2009 #8
    Freebird135

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    this is the best site i ever found for practice tests

    http://www.cristcdl.com/otc/

    take all of the general knowledge, air brakes and combination vehicles.....read and understand the answers you missed and u shouldnt have any problems passing the written test at the BMV
     
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  11. Dec 18, 2009 #9
    aka lil brother

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    hi guys im am new here to and need some info about schools in TN and which company to drive for i will be 21 in march already got a pre hire letter from central refer i need to know what to do for school or just go to central for school i got the cdl book for TN to im been studying my butt off any info will be great guys good luck and be safe out there
     
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  12. Dec 18, 2009 #10
    kickin chicken

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    Hello and Welcome to the Forum:)

    Try this link for more information on schools. You can also use the search option located on the tool bar at the top of this page.

    http://www.thetruckersreport.com/truckingindustryforum/trucking-schools/

    If you would like, start a thread under, "Trucking Schools", so that you can post your experiences in training.


    Best of Luck to You and Your Success!!!!
     
    kickin chicken, Dec 18, 2009
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