If you’ve just received your CDL and noticed a “Z” printed in the restrictions column, you’re probably wondering what it means and whether it’s going to affect your career. The short answer is yes, it does limit you, but it’s one of the more straightforward restrictions to remove, and you’re not starting from scratch to […]
Hey future trucker, if you’re looking at your CDL and you see the letter “L” printed under the Restrictions column, I want you to know two things right away. First, you are not alone! This is one of the most common restrictions we see on new drivers’ licenses. Second, it is absolutely removable. It just
We all know getting that CDL license in your hand is an incredible feeling. But if you aren’t careful about the specific equipment you use during your state DMV exam, you might look at the front of your CDL license and notice a letter stamped under the “Restrictions” column. A cdl restriction acts as a
A common questions we get from people who want to get into trucking is: Can you get a CDL license if you already have points on your regular driver’s license? The short answer? Yes, in most cases, you can. But there’s a lot more to the story, and I want to make sure you understand
GCWR stands for Gross Combined Weight Rating. In the trucking industry, the GCWR is the absolute maximum allowable weight of your entire rig combined. This means the total weight of your towing vehicle (the truck) PLUS the total weight of your loaded trailer. Your GCWR includes absolutely everything rolling down the highway: The weight of
Does your license have an “E” restriction on it? You might be wondering what it means. Or if you’re like most truck drivers with an E restriction, you only find out what it really means when applying for jobs, and suddenly a recruiter tells you that “We can’t hire you because you can’t drive a
CDL Disqualifications: What Potential Drivers Need to Know For many, getting behind the wheel of a truck and hitting the open road offers a sense of freedom. Being able to make a fulfilling career out of something you love is what most only dream of, however, with the right truck driver training, becoming a full-time
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