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Rider policy

Discussion in 'Swift' started by Dagger, May 16, 2012.

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  1. May 16, 2012 #1
    Dagger

    Dagger Light Load Member

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    The packet says the rider can't have a CDL. Does anyone know if that also means CDL-B?

    My wife has a B and I was planning to have her come out with me for a while.
     
    Dagger, May 16, 2012
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  3. May 16, 2012 #2
    Moosetek13

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    Why not just ask your DM?
     
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  4. May 16, 2012 #3
    Dagger

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    I will but my wife wanted to know last night so I was hoping someone knew
     
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  5. May 16, 2012 #4
    MustangMark83

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    Someone needs to answer this. My wife has a Class A CDL and I want her to come w/ me.
     
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  7. May 16, 2012 #5
    Dagger

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    I spoke to my DM this morning. He says she's fine with a B, but wouldn't be able to get on the truck if she had an A.
     
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  8. May 16, 2012 #6
    A21CAV

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    Mark, no, unless she is a Swift driver and you guys are running as a team. They know if we have a rider with a CDL the temptation is there, and too strong for some, to share the driving.

    If she wants to get coded with Swift, you can be her mentor after you take the mentor classes. One of my group at the Swift Academy did that. Maybe one of the mentors on here can tell you what the classes involve.
    Frank
     
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  9. May 17, 2012 #7
    MustangMark83

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    How can we get rid of the CDL then?
     
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  10. May 17, 2012 #8
    A21CAV

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    Call your local DMV but I imagine just go in and apply for a non-CDL. When I was in Florida they seemed to be straightforward about stuff.
    Frank
     
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  11. May 17, 2012 #9
    Dagger

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    It's a lot easier to get rid of than to get back. If she doesn't plan to use it ever again, she should be able to easily get it changed to a regular license at the DMV.
     
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  12. May 17, 2012 #10
    MustangMark83

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    We used to be OTR team drivers but that didn't work out too good, I doubt she'd ever drive a truck again. I'd rather have her come with me on her days off.
     
    MustangMark83, May 17, 2012
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