Should I continue to pursue CDL driving?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Jchristian467, Mar 31, 2023.

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  2. lual

    lual Road Train Member

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    Now that you're a CDL holder--you have to think on a "higher level".

    Because you have a CDL--the world will be watching you more closely; society expects more out of you.

    As a CDL holder--you now are expected to conduct yourself on a professional level--especially when behind the wheel of ANY motor vehicle (to include any of your own personal vehicles).

    Thus--you have to think and act MUCH MORE CAREFULLY--as a CDL holder, to keep your CDL in good standing with commercial motor carriers.

    Don't do anything that may force you to later get in the back of a squad car, and/or wear handcuffs...or be summoned for a courtroom appearance.

    "Think safe, act safe--BE SAFE"

    -- Lual
     
  3. Jchristian467

    Jchristian467 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you both very much for all the help and advice. I will be filling out a lot of applications and hoping for the best. I will definitely be sure to be more careful with everything and anything I do going further. As far as getting my hazmat. That is a goal I have, I will be contacting schools first thing Monday to see about getting that new ELDT required to get my hazmat endorsement.
     
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    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Keep us posted on this thread. If you start a new thread, we might not see it. Stay on this thread so we know what's already been researched.
     
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    2Tap Medium Load Member

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    I can confirm, truck drivers are expendable again. My boss went from being desperate and hiring me to 5 well experienced new guys in the last 4 weeks laid off or not enough hours at previous employers.
     
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  6. NH Guy

    NH Guy Medium Load Member

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    You dont need a "school" for hazmat ELDT, there are plenty of online providers that will meet the requirements. I would verify with your state's DMV that the provider you are looking at is acceptable.
     
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  7. Jchristian467

    Jchristian467 Bobtail Member

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    I will have to look in to it more, I thought there was a knowledge part and a behind the wheel part
     
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