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What Kind of trucks does Lowes require a CDL for?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Svfd, Nov 11, 2013.

  1. Nov 11, 2013 #1
    Svfd

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    I have an interview scheduled for tomorrow at my local Lowes store for a delivery driver position that requires a CDL A license. I'm assuming it's a flatbed type truck because I'm pretty sure you don't need a CDL to drive their box-trucks. I was just wondering if it is the flatbed truck, how big/long are they and what type of transmission do they usually have.

    I'm just anxious because even though I have a CDL A license, I have NO EXPERIENCE. I finished trucking school in June this year but this would be my first potential driving job.

    I just can't picture what the truck looks like, I'm sure I've seen them before. Can somebody post a pic what they look like maybe?
     
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  3. Nov 11, 2013 #2
    CondoCruiser

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    If it's a Class A then it's probably a big truck with a trailer and a Moffett or Piggyback forklift on the back. It'll have a double clutching transmission. Can you double clutch?

    Both these are class A. I'd say them trucks deal straight with the contractors on job sites.

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  4. Nov 11, 2013 #3
    4noReason

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    ya its a flatbed. sounds good man get experience and be home daily. problem 1 problem. if there short on workers in the store then you gotta work as a clerk or cashier and fill in. ya sucks. but o well you still can put cdl driver on your resume. and home daily prob weekends off. not bad
     
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  5. Nov 11, 2013 #4
    jdiesel3406

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    Sounds nice! Does anyone know if you have to drive the piggyback forklift? I don't have a forklift cert. and wanted to know. There is a Lowes and a Home Depot across from each other 5 minutes from me and I see there flatbeds just sitting there. I am curious to know!
     
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  7. Nov 11, 2013 #5
    tkpinsc

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    Our local Lowes has a daycab with a (i think 48ft) flatbed often parked there along with a box truck.
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  8. Nov 11, 2013 #6
    luvtotruck

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    hey Bro. See my Signature!\/\/\/\/\/
     
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  9. Nov 12, 2013 #7
    Allow Me.

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    Yeah, Lowes and Home depot both use a day cab twin screw with a tandem axle trailer, about 36' long. Some stores use a 10 wheeler. Might have a forklift on the back end.
     
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  10. Feb 3, 2014 #8
    chiljig

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    its king of old ad but how much cdl A driver makes at lowes. i need some local job
     
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  11. Feb 3, 2014 #9
    Wooly Rhino

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    The jobs like that pay around twice minimum wage for your area. So if McDonald's pays 8 per hour, you can make 16 or so.

    The tricky thing about driving is that Moffit. IMHO. They do not drive like a forklift. It is real easy to damage the fuel tanks on your truck if you are not careful. You can also destroy a really sweet lady's garage door. If you want to know how I know these things, call my lawyer at Dewey, Screwem and Howe. :yes2557:
     
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  12. Feb 4, 2014 #10
    WitchingHour

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    The Moffett lift and other flatbed mounted forklifts aren't a big deal. If you're halfway competent, you can operate one.
    When I worked for Lowe's, the Freightliner pulling the flatbed trailer (with the Moffett lift) had a 10 speed, and the Top Kick straight truck had an 8LL.... that thing was grossly underpowered.
     
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