Can I drive a Class 8 truck without a CDL?
Most US States have a non commercial version of driver’s license to allow for operation for non commercial purposes. Absolutely not. If you are not engaging in commercial use you do not need a cdl.
Can you use GI Bill for CDL training?
The answer is YES. The GI Bill can be used to cover the costs of getting a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), attending truck driving school, taking the CDL test, and even doing an apprenticeship at a VA approved trucking company.
Does the VA pay for CDL?
Some carriers will reimburse Veterans who have used VA benefits to pay for CDL training. Reimbursement covers up to $7,500 of a Veteran’s CDL training costs.
Can You get Your CDL without going to school?
The short answer is yes, you could go ahead and study and test for your CDL without going to school or a company-sponsored training program. The more accurate answer, however, is yes, but you won’t be able to find a company that will hire you to drive for them.
What are the classes for a CDL license?
A CDL in the US can be divided into three classes: Class A: Any combination of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating/Gross Vehicle Weight of 26,001 or more pounds (if the Gross Vehicle Weight of the vehicle being towed is more than 10,000 pounds).
Do you have to go to school to be a truck driver?
Going to the right truck driving school increases your ability to get hired when applying for truck driver jobs because you have the nation’s best instructors’ combined experience to back you up. When you go to a substandard CDL school or don’t go to a school at all, you lose all that credibility.
What’s the best way to get a CDL?
Previously, we’ve discussed two possible ways to get a CDL: learning on your own, or attending a truck driving school. It can be tempting to look at these two options and think, “Well I’ll just save time and money by doing it myself.”
The short answer is yes, you could go ahead and study and test for your CDL without going to school or a company-sponsored training program.
Do you have to take a general knowledge test to get a CDL?
A general knowledge test for the Class A or Class B and C license must be successfully completed by all CDL applicants. The information needed to pass these tests is contained in the CDL driver’s manual. This manual is available on PennDOT’s website. Please read and study this manual carefully.
Can a guy get his CDL on his own?
Why can’t a guy get his CDL on his own (the written part isn’t hard), have a buddy in the trucking trade teach him the driving part, maybe even go on the road with the friend to see how it really is? Should I get my CDL without attending school or company-sponsored training?
Do you need training to be a truck driver?
In order for many new drivers to get into the business they will need to go with one of the major training carriers, such as Swift. There are minimum number of driving hours that some require before they will allow you to drive one of their trucks without another driver or trainer in the truck.