is cdl required
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arkjarhead
Veteran Expediter
correct me if i'm wrong but don't you just have to pass the general knowledge protion of the cdl written tests and the road test to get a class c. it seems to me it would be worth it to put out the little bit of effort to get the class c. i mean you never know when rules will change. at least you would be prepared before it happened.
>Apparently nobody reads ads. On this very website,
>everytime it opens, two large black cats growl at me. Above
>them is the following, "Cargo Vans. No CDL needed." If you
>don't speak felinese I will translate. No CDL needed to
>drive a cargo van for Panther.
Moot
Tranlate this ??? Does not say Cargo Vans Exempt!!!
http://join.pantherexpedite.com/OwnerOperator/OwnerOperator.asp
Owner Operators must be:
At least 21 years of age for cargo vans and straight trucks (no experience necessary)
At least 22 years of age for tractor-trailers with a minimum of 6 months recent, verifiable
tractor-trailer driving experience
Owners must have:
Valid CDL
A verifiable clean driving record and good work history
No more than three moving violations in three years
A nationwide pager; or cell phone
A positive attitude
Chuck
>everytime it opens, two large black cats growl at me. Above
>them is the following, "Cargo Vans. No CDL needed." If you
>don't speak felinese I will translate. No CDL needed to
>drive a cargo van for Panther.
Moot
Tranlate this ??? Does not say Cargo Vans Exempt!!!
http://join.pantherexpedite.com/OwnerOperator/OwnerOperator.asp
Owner Operators must be:
At least 21 years of age for cargo vans and straight trucks (no experience necessary)
At least 22 years of age for tractor-trailers with a minimum of 6 months recent, verifiable
tractor-trailer driving experience
Owners must have:
Valid CDL
A verifiable clean driving record and good work history
No more than three moving violations in three years
A nationwide pager; or cell phone
A positive attitude
Chuck
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>Moot
>Tranlate this ??? Does not say Cargo Vans Exempt!!!
>
>http://join.pantherexpedite.com/OwnerOperator/OwnerOperator.asp
Hey partner I just translated the few words in the ad. I'm not sure where you're coming from with "Does not say Cargo Vans Exempt!!!" I went to the link you provided and read things like "state of the art" and "basement". Way too scary for me. I'm out of this one. I'm no expert on felinese.
>Moot
>Tranlate this ??? Does not say Cargo Vans Exempt!!!
>
>http://join.pantherexpedite.com/OwnerOperator/OwnerOperator.asp
Hey partner I just translated the few words in the ad. I'm not sure where you're coming from with "Does not say Cargo Vans Exempt!!!" I went to the link you provided and read things like "state of the art" and "basement". Way too scary for me. I'm out of this one. I'm no expert on felinese.
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>>Moot
>>Tranlate this ??? Does not say Cargo Vans Exempt!!!
>>
>>http://join.pantherexpedite.com/OwnerOperator/OwnerOperator.asp
>
>Hey partner I just translated the few words in the ad. I'm
>not sure where you're coming from with "Does not say Cargo
>Vans Exempt!!!" I went to the link you provided and read
>things like "state of the art" and "basement". Way too
>scary for me. I'm out of this one. I'm no expert on
>felinese.
What you mean it was the Pannther II Website,
Chuck
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>>Moot
>>Tranlate this ??? Does not say Cargo Vans Exempt!!!
>>
>>http://join.pantherexpedite.com/OwnerOperator/OwnerOperator.asp
>
>Hey partner I just translated the few words in the ad. I'm
>not sure where you're coming from with "Does not say Cargo
>Vans Exempt!!!" I went to the link you provided and read
>things like "state of the art" and "basement". Way too
>scary for me. I'm out of this one. I'm no expert on
>felinese.
What you mean it was the Pannther II Website,
Chuck
The Panther ad clearly states no CDL is required for cargo vans, but the specific cargo van requirements regarding the CDL isn't mentioned on the Web site. The official stance seems to be that you need a HAZMAT endorsement on your Class C CDL, but they won't kick you out of bed if you don't.
Slow and steady, even in expediting, wins the race - Aesop
Slow and steady, even in expediting, wins the race - Aesop
>The Panther ad clearly states no CDL is required for cargo
>vans, but the specific cargo van requirements regarding the
>CDL isn't mentioned on the Web site. The official stance
>seems to be that you need a HAZMAT endorsement on your Class
>C CDL, but they won't kick you out of bed if you don't.
>
>Slow and steady, even in expediting, wins the race -
>Aesop
haven't seen the ad, but thier web site as I posted it says O/O needs a CDL as one of their requirements, posted the link, and as moot said it went somewhere else but when I clicked on it it went to panthers ii web page. Heard of drivers working for other owners there not having a CDL but the pay was lower than the regular pay for the cargo van. This came from a driver I was talking too.
Chuck
>vans, but the specific cargo van requirements regarding the
>CDL isn't mentioned on the Web site. The official stance
>seems to be that you need a HAZMAT endorsement on your Class
>C CDL, but they won't kick you out of bed if you don't.
>
>Slow and steady, even in expediting, wins the race -
>Aesop
haven't seen the ad, but thier web site as I posted it says O/O needs a CDL as one of their requirements, posted the link, and as moot said it went somewhere else but when I clicked on it it went to panthers ii web page. Heard of drivers working for other owners there not having a CDL but the pay was lower than the regular pay for the cargo van. This came from a driver I was talking too.
Chuck
bigguy1001
Expert Expediter
Trust me, as of two weeks ago a CDL is no longer required to operate a cargo van for Panther Expedited Services. It doesn't matter if you are an O/O or drive for an O/O. The web site hasn't been changed yet. Jeff
bigguy1001
Expert Expediter
Without a CDL and HM endorsement you simply won't be offered any HM loads. Not an issue.
greg334
Veteran Expediter
Sorry guys/gals for most it is not a big deal not to have a cdl but for many of us feel that if you drive commercially interstate, you should have a cdl. I know that a cdl does not guarantee that they person will be able to drive safely but it does limit the companies who don't care about safety on the road putting on the road people who just hop into a van or truck with a load to drive like an idiot because they have a deadline to meet.
If an idiot goes and gets a CDL, he becomes an idiot with a CDL. The CDL will do nothing to improve his/her driving habits and does nothing to insure that a potential employer can count on any level of competence.
Greg,
Have you been watching me drive again???
>Sorry guys/gals for most it is not a big deal not to have a
>cdl but for many of us feel that if you drive commercially
>interstate, you should have a cdl. I know that a cdl does
>not guarantee that they person will be able to drive safely
>but it does limit the companies who don't care about safety
>on the road putting on the road people who just hop into a
>van or truck with a load to drive like an idiot because they
>have a deadline to meet.
2002 GMC Savana 3500 DRW 15' cube 10,000 GVWR "Old Yeller"
former Penske truck
Have you been watching me drive again???
>Sorry guys/gals for most it is not a big deal not to have a
>cdl but for many of us feel that if you drive commercially
>interstate, you should have a cdl. I know that a cdl does
>not guarantee that they person will be able to drive safely
>but it does limit the companies who don't care about safety
>on the road putting on the road people who just hop into a
>van or truck with a load to drive like an idiot because they
>have a deadline to meet.
2002 GMC Savana 3500 DRW 15' cube 10,000 GVWR "Old Yeller"
former Penske truck