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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SuperSonic: The Best 12 Volt TV DVD Combo For Truckers

 

The best 12 volt TV DVD combo for truck drivers is the SuperSonic LED. This little gem will help you keep your sanity while waiting for your next load. Just like at home you have your moments when you just want to sit back and enjoy some television, watch a DVD, or play video games.

A problem with truck driving is you don’t have room for your flat screen television from home and your collection of DVD’s with you while driving. Well, it doesn’t have to be like that. A great option is to get yourself a 12 volt television with a built-in DVD player that you can plug into a 12 volt outlet and watch away.
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Best States For Truck Drivers

The best state for tractor trailer drivers based on average salary is North Dakota. North Dakota has the highest average salary for tractor trailer drivers in the United States at $53,730. North Dakota also has the highest paid metropolitan (Bismarck) and non metropolitan (west central North Dakota) areas for tractor trailer drivers.

I’m not suggesting that you immediately move to any of these states or metropolitan areas based on this data but if you live near some of the locations below it may give you an idea of what you can expect when searching for a tractor trailer trucking driving job.
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