Is Part time driving possible?

Don't drive a CMV alone to test. Depending on the state, they will either fail you completely right there, or even have an officer come and give you tickets for driving a CMV without a license.

What type of vehicle are you planning on testing in anyway?

 

It's possible. Schneider hired me right our of CDL school into a part time job. I drive weekends out and back on a dedicated account. Go out Saturday, get back Sunday night.

 

I’ve driven part time for 22 yrs. It’s as needed. I live near a port so it’s containers, all runs are out and back. I let them know I’m available and if they have work I slip seat (which sux), but i have done/ do it, and it works.

 

I think you're gonna need something bigger than a school bus.

 

School bus definitely won't work. You should give Ryder a call to see what their requirements are. It's not like getting a Uhaul. I've heard it's a $10k deposit and you'll likely need your own insurance.

 

Ryder, penske, well everyone doesn't rent out cmvs to random people. Heck a lot of times they don't even rent out to a company's unless they've been in business for multiple years.

Your best bet is to contact driving schools in your area, and see if you can rent a ride from them for the test. Make sure it's a manual transmission because that's a restriction.
That said you have only until February 22, although I could be wrong on the day, to get the full test done including the driving test. After that time you will have to go to a school to get your cdl. That's federal law that's just now being implemented.