CDL Tests And General CDL Information

A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a driver's license required in the United States to operate any type of vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lb (11,793 kg) or more for commercial use, or transports quantities of hazardous materials that require warning placards under Department of Transportation regulations, or that is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver. This includes (but is not limited to) tow trucks, tractor trailers, and buses.

Friday, October 8

How Trucking Companies Put You in Danger


When people get hurt or lose a loved one in a truck accident they tend to blame the truck driver. Most people don’t realize that truck drivers are some of the most knowledgeable, experienced drivers on the road, and they have a very big stake in avoiding accidents. Accidents can cause a trucker to lose his commercial driver’s license (CDL) and his livelihood, not to mention getting hurt or killed. Trucking companies, on the other hand, think of the bottom line. They are willing to sacrifice the lives of their own drivers and anyone else on the road to make a profit. Unrealistic schedules Trucking companies are notorious for requiri

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