No clue what I'm doing...

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  1. Feb 6, 2014 #1
    coalnation

    coalnation Bobtail Member

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    Well I am obviously new here. I've had little experience driving a truck. I drove a F250 for a number of years for a demolition company, occasionally I would have to drive the old Ford F700 Dump truck as well.

    A few days ago I purchased a truck on eBay for a business I am starting, I was under the impression that I would not need a CDL to operate this truck. Apparently I was wrong. I do not have the money to go to a truck driving school so I'm wondering what my options are to obtain a CDL. The truck is a 1983 Ford C-8000 with an automatic transmission. I'll post a picture below.

    Any help is appreciated.

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  3. Feb 6, 2014 #2
    S M D

    S M D Road Train Member

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    Grab a DMV hand book and get to studying rent a truck go to DMV take your cdl driving test you dont need actual school
     
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    coalnation Thanks this.
  4. Feb 6, 2014 #3
    rodknocker

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    I got a low interest loan and paid like $100 a month for my school when I got a job. It more than paid for itself over the years. As stated above. School isn't required to obtain a cdl. It just helps get it quicker IMO.
     
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  5. Feb 6, 2014 #4
    coalnation

    coalnation Bobtail Member

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    Will do. Thank you sir.
     
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  7. Feb 7, 2014 #5
    Chinatown

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    You also need the DOT Medical card to obtain a CDL.

    The answers to the tests are at the top of this page , "CDL Practice Tests"
     
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