Trucker Driver Shortage Could Hit Your Wallet

<a href="http://www.fox42kptm.com/story/26375306/trucker-shortage-could-hit-your-wallet">http://www.fox42kptm.com/story/26375306/trucker-shortage-could-hit-your-wallet</a><br /> <br /> <br /> The current need for professional truck driver is going to increase as thousands of truck drivers are nearing retirement age. Some drivers are retiring, some are not able to qualify medically. I personally chose to let my CDL go last year due to medical reasons. Also, there aren't as many young people choosing truck driving as an occupation. America NEEDS professional truck drivers to deliver the any products we are all used to having access to anytime we want or need them!

Trucker Driver Shortage Could Hit Your Wallet

http://www.fox42kptm.com/story/26375306/trucker-shortage-could-hit-your-wallet The current need for professional truck driver is going to...

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Vision Waiver for CDL License-Colorado

Every once in awhile someone asks how to obtain a CDL if they have vision problems. It is possible to get a CDL with a vision waiver from the Colorado State Patrol. The first step is to obtain the paperwork. Here is a link to the files. <a href="http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheadername1=Content-Disposition&blobheadername2=Content-Type&blobheadervalue1=inline%3B+filename%3D%22Apply+for+a+Medical+Waiver.doc%22&blobheadervalue2=application%2Fmsword&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251734557336&ssbinary=true" target="_blank">Colorado State Patrol Vision Waiver</a> This paperwork will accompany your DOT Medical card. Take these documents to DMV. They will allow you to take the written test at motor vehicle. You will obtain your CDL instruction permit from DMV.<br /> <br /> Here are the steps for you.<br /> <b><br /></b> <b>Vision Waiver Steps</b><br /> 1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Medical Card. <a href="http://trucktips.safetyasaservice.com/2013/10/colorados-dot-medical-card-rules-are.html" target="_blank">More information about the DOT Medical Card</a><br /> <br /> 2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Waiver papers from State Patrol-<a href="http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urldata&blobheadername1=Content-Disposition&blobheadername2=Content-Type&blobheadervalue1=inline%3B+filename%3D%22Apply+for+a+Medical+Waiver.doc%22&blobheadervalue2=application%2Fmsword&blobkey=id&blobtable=MungoBlobs&blobwhere=1251734557336&ssbinary=true" target="_blank">State Patrol Waiver Forms</a><br /> <br /> 3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Employer Authorization-The State Patrol Vision Waiver requires that you notify the State Patrol when you obtain your first job and any subsequent job. (included in link above)<br /> <br /> 4.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Take Vision Waiver papers to doctor. (included in link above)<br /> <br /> 5.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Take Vision Waiver papers and Employer Authorization to State Patrol office. Obtain waiver.<br /> <br /> 6.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Take Medical Card and Vision Waiver papers to Motor Vehicle and take the written test for the CDL to obtain CDL Instruction Permit.<br /> <br /> 7.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Attend CDL College.<br /> <br /> 8.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Pass CDL Skills Test at CDL College and deliver CDL Road Test Certificate to Motor Vehicle. This step will give you a CDL License.<br /> <br /> 9.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Find a job. Notify Colorado State Patrol of your new job.<br /> <div> <br /></div> <br /> <br />

Vision Waiver for CDL License-Colorado

Every once in awhile someone asks how to obtain a CDL if they have vision problems. It is possible to get a CDL with a vision waiver from th...

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