Hello everyone

jugbutt · Feb 3, 2010

My name is wesley lofton I live in Hillsboro,oh. and thinking about getting into Exepiting!
I have been reading and searching the fourms and there is alot of helpful stuff here.
I have alot to learn : Like do I need a cdl?
to drive for a fleet to learn the ropes?
to buy a 3/4 or 1 ton van?

The list goes on.

Any help would be great.

I work for Directv now and drive a van daily does the go toward exp.?
Thanks again!!!!!!!!!!!!

Humble2drive · Feb 4, 2010

Welcome,
May I call you jug for short?

Your very basic question indicates that you are in the very beginning stages of your research. Keep it up and check the various Carrier sites for specific requirements.

The answer to your question depends on a few things, see below.

Basic Ohio CDL info:

"According to the Ohio Revised Code, you will need to have a CDL if you intend to drive any of the following:

Any combination of vehicles with a combined gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of at least 26,001 pounds, as long as the towed vehicle(s) have a GVWR of at least 10,000 pounds.Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any vehicle towing a vehicle with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds.Any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that is designed to transport at least 16 passengers including the driver, or is placarded for hazardous materials.Any school bus with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds designed to transport fewer than 16 passengers including the driver.Any vehicle that is transporting hazardous materials for which placarding is required by federal regulations.Any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that is operated on public roads and is considered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to be a commercial motor vehicle (includes cranes, drilling rigs, etc.).You should note that you do not need a CDL to drive farm vehicles, snow removal vehicles, recreational vehicles, and fire and emergency vehicles"