got my cdl permit today. please help

Intrastate means that you are licensed to operate a cmv ONLY in the state that issued your license. You need to get that straightened out before you leave to start your OTR training.

 

The "learners permit" is just what it says...a permit to learn. Along with the intrastate restriction, it says you must be with a "licensed driver"...this means someone with a current CDL, not just someone with a drivers license. The permit is for you to legally learn to operate a Class A vehicle, not run freight.

 

Absolutely correct. Be sure whichever Swift academy you will be attending is the issue state of the permit.

 

You do not have the option of interstate with a permit. Once you finish and pass the course and test for the CDL, your license will be upgraded to interstate. Your permit is for learning. Your Class C license is still in effect, and the DMV of your state shows in it's files that you passed the written tests for a CDL Learners Permit...but that only has the written test completed. Your course work and time will give the knowledge and skills to go back and pass the drive test and the Pre-trip inspection portion...and once again there will be another written test.

 

Just some friendly advice...pay close attention in the classroom, more people bomb out with the pre-trip than in the drive portion...both are critical, but the pre-trip has many more specific functions and terms that need to be presented to the examiner during the test.