19 years old! Need help!

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Fusion11*, May 16, 2018.

  1. WitchingHour

    WitchingHour Road Train Member

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    I've run across Air Force and Navy personnel who were operating actual gov't plated CMVs on the road, and they tell me they have CDLs. The Army, I know some states have a program where you can get a CDL if you have so many hours operating certain vehicles, but that's a bit of a crap shoot... I've known 88Ms who've driven 915s and HETS, and I've known some who've never run anything more than a 900 series 5 ton or FMTV.
    I wasn't in transportation when I was in the Army, so I can't speak to any of it firsthand, though.
     
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  3. Brickwall

    Brickwall Light Load Member

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    Problem is that, unless it's changed in the last year, DOT doesn't recognize military licenses. You get out and still have to attend school and learn the civilian way. Some trucking companies (like schneider) recognize it for seniority though. So they wouldn't look at you as a rookie, but having had years if experience. The GI Bill is worth it's weight in gold tho however you spend it.
     
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    I was wondering if it was transferable. Good job.
     
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