There are literally hundreds of truck driving schools across the country, each with different programs. As with any business, there are good ones and
there are bad ones. But you have to know what to look for in a trucking
school. There are essentially three different types of truck driver training programs. The first is a private school, the second is a public institution and the third is a training program run by a motor carrier. |
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Endorsements and Restrictions: Drivers who operate special types of CMVs also need to pass additional tests to obtain any of the following endorsements on their CDL: T - Double/Triple Trailers (Knowledge test only) P - Passenger (Knowledge and Skills Tests) N - Tank Vehicle (Knowledge Test only) H - Hazardous Materials (Knowledge Test only) X - Combination of Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials If a driver either fails the air brake component of the general knowledge test or performs the skills test in a vehicle not equipped with air brakes, the driver is issued an air brake restriction, restricting the driver from operating a CMV equipped with air brakes. |
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