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Obtaining Class A CDL

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Desmund94, Oct 11, 2019.

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  1. Oct 11, 2019 #1
    Desmund94

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    Hello everyone. I have come up with the idea of starting up my own car hauling company. I’ve done a lot of research, but I’m mostly stuck about how to get my Class A CDL. I planned on getting a Dodge Ram 3500 and a 3 car wedge trailer to start off. I know I’ll be able to pass the written portion of the test, but my biggest issue is what kind of vehicle would I use to take the road portion? I’ve seen where I could rent a semi and use that, but I prefer not to do that if I don’t have to. I work too many hours to go to a trucking school (16 hrs 3-5 days a week, off days Th/Fr). This will be sometime next year when I put my plan into action because I’m just saving right now, but this is probably my biggest issue right now... Getting the practice and the vehicle. If anyone has any information it is greatly appreciated. Also I reside in Houston, Texas.
     
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  3. Oct 11, 2019 #2
    Swine hauler

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    You can obtain a CDL -A with your Dodge and wedge trailer. You will just have an air brake restriction on your license. And if your truck is an automatic transmission you wil be restricted from driving a manual. Happens all the time
     
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  4. Oct 11, 2019 #3
    Chinatown

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    Car hauler drivers are fighting over loads.
    Before buying a truck, check on insurance costs and everything else required for being an owner-operator.
    The cost of insurance & everything else for an owner-operator with no experience will be enough to pay cash for a nice home.
    www.OOIDA.com has lots of information about becoming an owner-operator.
     
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  5. Oct 11, 2019 #4
    jammer910Z

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    An original idea.

    Jk. Good luck.. it's cut throat out here.
     
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    Chinatown

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    Check with cdl schools about attending part time classes on your days off.
    Some schools have this program. Takes about 8 - 10 weeks to complete.
     
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    FlaSwampRat

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  9. Oct 11, 2019 #7
    starmac

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    You have to love it, we have a thread going on from a car hauler trying to find something else to do to survive, and now there is already another one to take his place. lol
     
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  10. Oct 11, 2019 #8
    D.Tibbitt

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    Lmao :D another hotshotter ready to get rich, i wonder who is giving out such bad info about this stuff??
     
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  11. Oct 11, 2019 #9
    Mid-May Trucker

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    Run a wedge at 26000you're going to have to drive for a company for a few years before your insurance won't cost $60,000
     
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  12. Oct 11, 2019 #10
    fuccillo111

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    Desmund94, if they can do it so can you. It's not like they weren't green at some point in they're careers and the vets, I'm sure, looked down at them like they do you now. Don't let anyone discourage you from doing what you want, it's your money and life not theirs. You can do just as they have done it. Do your research and weigh the pros and cons. Sounds like some people are sour towards rookies as they sense a threat to potential loads.
     
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