Looking for CDL requirements for your specific state? I have everything that you need here, free access to your states CDL manual and links to each states official CDL website. I can’t stress how important it is that you are familiar with your state CDL manual. The state manual has all the information you need regarding CDL testing, applying, and procedures for your specific state. Whether you are in Texas or Illinois you will be able to easily get the CDL information you need.
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Category: CDL Training Information
Preparing To Be A Truck Driver Step 1: Picking A School
Preparing to be a truck driver can be a daunting task. The first step of your CDL training is to pick a CDL school. The right school. In this article I will tell you everything you need to know about choosing the right CDL school. Read More
How To Legally Drive A Shuttle Bus Or Church Bus
If you are wondering what kind of license you need to drive a shuttle bus or church bus you are in the right place.
Shuttle buses are not governed by the same laws and regulations as traditional passenger and school buses.
You will need a CDL if your are going to be driving a shuttle bus from one state to another and the shuttle bus is weight rated to transport 26,0001 lbs. or more and/or the shuttle bus is used to transport 16 (15 passengers plus 1 driver) people at one time.
If your shuttle bus is weight rated to transport less than 26,000 lbs and transports less than 16 people you do not need to have a CDL to drive it. This information is from The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration of the United States (FMCSA).
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What A CDL Permit Allows You To Do And How To Get It
A commercial learner’s permit (CLP) is a permit that you receive after passing the general knowledge exam at your local Department of Motor Vehicles.
The commercial learner’s permit allows you, by law, to drive a commercial vehicle as long as someone that already has a valid CDL is seated next to you in the vehicle. You need your CLP so that you can begin driving a commercial vehicle during your training.
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DOT Hours Of Service Rules For Truck Drivers
The hours of service regulations (HOS) for commercial motor vehicle drivers has undergone several changes recently and some of the information about them that you will find on the internet is inaccurate.
In this article I will clearly describe the hours of service regulations and address many of the most common questions drivers have about the law. If you are looking for accurate and comprehensive information about hours of service laws for truck drivers drivers you are at the right place. Information Source
The hours of service rules are the following:
Rule 1: Once the duty period starts it runs for 14 consecutive hours after which the driver may not operate a commercial vehicle again until having another 10 or more consecutive hours off duty. Nothing stops the running of the 14 hour clock.
Rule 2: During the 14 hour period, which is also called the “driving window”, you may drive a maximum of 11 hours.
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