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TalkCDL sat down did the Kyle Rich Interview – 19 Yr. Old trucker! We talked about how the laws prevent a 19 year old from doing the same things a 21 year can do with their Class A CDL. A Truck driver under 21 is not allowed to cross a state line. These young drivers are what is considered intrastate only, meaning they have to drive with in the state they are domiciled in. So now here is what it comes down to. A trucker under the age of 21 is allowed to drive the same hours as an “Over-the-road” trucker but they are not allowed to cross the state line. So that means, the 19 year old driver can run across say Pennsylvania for over 400 miles. But if his delivery is one mile past the state line in New Jersey, he must drop it on the Pennsylvania side and let someone else make the delivery. Thats right, he can be trusted to drive all day long performing the duties of a Class A CDL holder but not go one foot into another state. Crazy right? Well these are the laws that are on our books to this day. I say its time for a change, if it is towards improving the industry. https://www.ccjdigital.com/senate-files-bill-to-allow-under-21-truckers-to-drive-interstate/
Accidents
Kyle Rich Interview – 19 Yr. Old Trucker – Most driver between 16 and 25 are a high risk when it comes to getting insurance to drive. Numbers don’t lie and these young drivers have proven over time that charging them high insurance rates justifies the price! Most young people are considered mature and careless when it comes to their driving habits and the statistics are there to bak up the claims. So if you’re a young driver and better yet a young “trucker-Wanna-Be” you won’t have long if you keep your driving record clean. https://www.dmv.org/insurance/why-teens-pay-more-for-car-insurance.php
Set Your Goals
If you’re a young trucker or you are young and considering trucking as a career. You should have your eye on the goal. That goal is being hired by a carrier when you obtain you CDL. One thing that will help help you is a clean driving record. Thats right, its hard to say “no’ to a clean CDL. So with that being said, try not to speed. get in the practice of changing lanes safely! Practice leaving a cushion between you and the vehicle in front of you and make sure you are aware of all traffic laws. This will enable you to pass your Class A CDL driving test easily! trucking companies look at driving records as one of their main priorities when trying to maintain good insurance rates. Most trucking companies are rewarded for hiring drivers with good records. Companies are charge more if they hire a certain amount of drivers with bad records. The Kyle Rich Interview – 19 Yr. Old Trucker was conducted by Troy and Ruthann of TalkCDL in their Studio in sunny Florida. http://www.TalkCDL.com
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