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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by UnderdogVigilante, Mar 6, 2025.

  1. dosgatos

    dosgatos Medium Load Member

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    Hazmat and Tanker go together. Moving IBC totes is common. Not having tanker creates a problem for you and the employer. You get fingerprinted at TSA for the hazmat background, the school will let you know, and add TWIC (haul from ports) at the same time for a discounted cost compared to adding it later.
    Hazmat, Tanker, TWIC, TSA, Doubles and Triples. An employer may have additional testing for food grade hauling. If you test on a manual transmission you may drive manual or automatic. If you test on an automatic you may not drive a manual. Check your blood pressure before you go for your medical just so you know. You want a two year medical to avoid the hassle of a one year (or less). Do not use any marijuana related product and check online for prohibited medicines. You may be a certain stature but that doesn't mean an employer won't have your perform an agility test. (up and down steps for a duration, lifting a box a number of times, getting in/out of a trailer, scampering under a trailer)
     
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  3. UnderdogVigilante

    UnderdogVigilante Light Load Member

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    I realize all that. As I said previously, I've decided to have the grant pay for my hazmat and I'll cover all others. I however will not do flatbed period that's not my juice. call me lazy but no thanks. I know my limits. I'm not scared of that type of testing. If they ask for it, then I'll do it. If I fail at it then I'll figure something else out. There's plenty of companies out there and I'll do due diligence researching them and I'll find ppl on here that drive for those companies. I'm not going into this blind. I'll do all 9 can to have knowledge, i ain't scared. I do have a healthy fear going into this but overall I've got confidence. Yes I know that driving is a different monster under the bed, but I'll. Pay attention, I'll ask questions, I'll ask for help. I'm not one of those that gets into a bind because I'm too stubborn to say i need help. I do not have that mentality. This is a dream and a goal and I'm going to do all 9 can to get there. I know I'm nothing right now except an open book and a future rookie. That doesn't bother me. What bothers me is when people think I don't get it or that I have to much pride. I don't have too much pride. However, I am proud I'm finally doing something I've always wanted to do. I'll get there. I'm my biggest cheerleader
     
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  4. nextgentrucker

    nextgentrucker Road Train Member

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    Yeah... that's why I could never do team... I like my privacy.
     
  5. UnderdogVigilante

    UnderdogVigilante Light Load Member

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    Not doing it. Hubby said it'd be bad idea with my attitude towards cleanliness and how anal I'm am about things.
     
  6. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    I could never team because I need more than 5-10 minutes of sleep during my 10 hour break. Even 60 10-minute naps during my 10 isn't the same as 8 hours of continuous sleep. A moving truck, pot holes, loud noise, & emergency braking is not good for sleeping. It's a recipe for a violent felony. LOL
     
  7. nextgentrucker

    nextgentrucker Road Train Member

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    LOL!!
     
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