Commercial Truck Drivers
How old do you need to be to get your Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
16 years old.
What does a Diesel Technician do?
They fix diesel-powered engines! ( Like many commercial vehicles )
How old must you be to handle freight?
18. Must have a clean background check.
What different roles are in office support?
Billing, Safety, Management, Dispatching, Training, Broker, Industry Image and Marketing (This one is the best), and many more!
Which of the following categories are considered a "trucker"?
(Commercial Drivers, Diesel Technicians, Freight Handlers, and Office support)
All of them!
True or False:
My tickets or violations I get in my own car don't effect me when driving a commercial vehicle for a company.
A bad driving record impacts a drivers ability to get hired, obtain insurance, and even keep their CDL
What is Freight?
Goods transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.
True or False:
Truckers make good money, and have room to advance.
True.
Average Annual Salaries for Trucking Jobs:
How many classes of CDL are there? (150 Points) What are the names? (150 Points)
3 Classes
CDL Class A, B, and C (Endorsement for Hazmat, 16 passengers or more, or a school bus)
How many Diesel Technicians jobs open up nationally every year?
A. 9,721
B. 10,945
C. 25,600
D. 8,675,309
True or false:
I need to be very strong to handle freight.
False.
Although it's recommended to be able to lift over 50 pounds, most freight will be loaded or unloaded with a forklift. Most items in bulk are packaged and palletized.
What does a dispatcher do?
A dispatcher is a communications worker who coordinates the operations of people and vehicles. They receive and transmit information to ensure that services are carried out efficiently and on time.
What does GVWR mean?
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
It's part of how we define what's commercial and what isn't.
Class A: Can drive any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) over 26,001 pounds, including large tractor-trailers.
Class B: Can drive single vehicles with a GVWR over 26,001 pounds, but cannot tow a trailer exceeding 10,000 pounds.
Class C: Can drive vehicles that are not considered Class A or B, but are either designed to transport 16 or more passengers or carry hazardous materials.
Someone training to be a Diesel Technician goes to what kind of school(s)?
Trade School - Generally takes around 6 months
Community College- Usually a 2 year program
True or False:
I need a CDL to drive a forklift.
False! A forklift has its own certification and is NOT a commercial vehicle.
Why is it important for office support to have good customer service?
To build relationships and keep the customer happy.
Solve for X:
12,720 x 4 = A
A-5000 = X
X= 45,880. This is how much money in tuition you save getting your CDL vs getting a bachelors degree. (Based on the average cost at the University of Maine)
12,720 a year in state tuition x 4 years = A (50,880)
(A-5000) = X (45,880)
What is the difference between a diesel technician and a diesel mechanic?
Technicians have more knowledge on electrical systems and diagnostics. Mechanics generally specialize in hands on repairs.
What would happen without Truckers?
1 Day (100 Points)
2-3 Days (100 Points)
1 Week (100 Points)
2 Weeks (100 Points
4 Weeks (100 Points)
Food shortages will increase from panic buying.
Gas stations run out of fuel
Banks will not be able to process transactions
1 Week:
Hospitals run out of oxygen and supplies
Clean water supplies start to run dry.
4 Weeks
The nation's water supply is exhausted