8 Things You Can Do With A CDL

A CDL, or Commercial Driver’s License, is an essential document to have for many careers. That being said, there are 3 main types of CDL’s, being Class A, B, and C. For a breakdown of the qualifications given by each of these classes, please see: https://www.dmv.pa.gov/Driver-Services/Driver-Information/License-Types/Pages/default.aspx Many people don’t know that Rohrer Bus is a third party CDL testing facility, and that we can help you acquire your Class A, B, or C CDL! If you’re thinking about getting your CDL, but aren’t sure what you want to do with it yet, check out just a few of the careers that you can get into with this certification!

1. Drive a Tractor Trailer
   • This is the most common occupation people think of when they think jobs that require a CDL. Being a truck driver requires a Class A CDL, and truck drivers get the opportunity to make money by traveling the country!
2. Drive a School Bus
   • This is our favorite use of a Class B CDL! If you love kids and serving your local community, driving a school bus is the job for you! If you want to hear about a bunch of other perks of being a school bus driver, check out one of our other blog posts here: http://oldsite.rohrerbus.com/25-reasons-great-school-vehicle-driver/
3. Drive a City or Tour Bus
   • Like driving a school bus, driving a city or tour bus usually requires a Class B. If you like the idea of driving a bus, but would rather work with primarily adults, then there are plenty of opportunities available for you to drive city or tour buses. Both of these opportunities present different perks; if you love the city life, you’ll have a great time operating public transport, and if you love traveling, you’ll have plenty of fun opportunities to drive across the state or even the country!
4. Drive a Delivery Vehicle
   • Do you ever wonder how supermarkets get supplied their produce? Most of the time, the food arrives on a local delivery vehicle, which of course needs a certified driver. Most of the time, these vehicles require a Class B to operate, and offer the perk of participating in the local economy!
5. Work as a Diesel Technician
   • A CDL isn’t the only certification you need to become a diesel technician, and some states don’t require you to have one, but it certainly sets you ahead of your competition. Plus, knowing how to operate the machinery you have to repair undoubtedly makes the whole process easier!
6. Work as a Highway Maintenance Technician
   • More often than not, road repairs require the use of large vehicles, such as dump trucks, concrete mixers, and skid steers, among others. These vehicles usually require drivers to have at least a Class B CDL, but you will enjoy the perks of working for the government and operating machinery most people never get to handle!
7. Work in Waste Management
   • This category of jobs is very wide; you could work in jobs anywhere from handling sewer waste to transporting recyclables. Jobs in this category usually require a Class B or C CDL; within this class you can opt for additional endorsements that allow you to transport hazardous materials. If you choose to go into Waste Management with a CDL, there are plenty of certifications you can get to further your career!
8. Work in Construction
   • When you work in the construction industry, you will be able to operate all kinds of machinery, including dump trucks, cement mixers, backhoes, forklifts and/or bulldozers. For the most part, these vehicles require a Class B to operate, but heavier duty machines require a Class A. When you use your CDL in construction, you have the perk of operating technology that the vast majority of people will never have the opportunity to use!

Thanks for reading, and hopefully you got some great insight into just some of the opportunities available to you when you obtain your CDL! For more information on how we can help you get your CDL or schedule a test, visit us at: http://oldsite.rohrerbus.com/bus-transportation-services/cdl-testing/

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