How To Get Your CDL In California

How To Get Your CDL In California | My Experience

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11 ай бұрын

Links!
Concentra D.O.T. Physical
www.concentra.com/physical-ex...
California DMV Commercial Driver Handbook
www.dmv.ca.gov/web/eng_pdf/co...
DMV Genie Study App
apps.apple.com/us/app/dmv-per...
Domestic Truck Driving School
www.domestictruckdrivingschoo...

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@drblitz3092 11 ай бұрын

CDL prep app. 95% of the questions on the app are on the written test. Studied and did the practice tests on the app til I got over 90% consistently. Passed everything first try

@emmanuelcantu4482 9 ай бұрын

Yup most definitely! That app will definitely help you pass your written! That’s what I used to study

@sumaznkid124 9 ай бұрын

Which cdl prep app?

@drblitz3092 9 ай бұрын

@@sumaznkid124that’s the app name “CDL prep”

@emmanuelcantu4482 9 ай бұрын

@@sumaznkid124the app is called “CDL Prep”

@caxcan9438 8 ай бұрын

What’s the app call

@vixenhunt4877 2 ай бұрын

I lost my job as a caregiver in December 2023 I was thinking about getting my CDL as my next job I'm 40 now I appreciate this video.

@TheWandererOTR Ай бұрын

I'm almost 40, used to be a RN. Currently getting my CDL. Never too late. Good luck!

@jasonx409able 10 ай бұрын

Im trying to get my cdl here.. wish me luck on my journey.

@Ghostface_Killah 11 ай бұрын

The CDL Prep app works too. I passed my written test with just that app

@caxcan9438 8 ай бұрын

What’s the app call

@1elwin 8 ай бұрын

If you can send me the app name would be awesome 🙏🏽

@johnnyl1705 2 ай бұрын

@@caxcan9438 Dmv genie & cdl prep

@viperomen914 Ай бұрын

In California?

@Mohsen_Ali9 11 ай бұрын

Precisely described in depth. Thank You and have a safe drive.

@southerncalifornia970 4 ай бұрын

Thank You for this video,Bria!

@kens.3729 11 ай бұрын

Hello Bria! Thanks for Posting a New Video. 👍🙏

@georgehasler142 11 ай бұрын

Hello Bria thank you so much for the information it was very informative and as always drive and work safe

@janetmyers6120 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the information you gave us. it is going to save me a lot of time. I am thinking about going to truck driving school.

@antoniolx2105 11 ай бұрын

Hi Bria another amazing video! Btw my first comment on your channel I think I mention I was in trucking school, well today was my CDL A test and I pass on my first try!!!!🎉🎉🎉

@ralflandes1267 11 ай бұрын

Hi Bria, thanks for all those informations. Fingers cross for everybody who will get their CDL. Greetings from germany

@GURIRO 10 ай бұрын

I will see you around. Thank you for your time!

@espnmk 2 ай бұрын

Thank You! Bria for the valuable info... and Thanks for Sharing

@karagregory69 11 ай бұрын

My day is made. Bria has posted another video!!!

@jnahara 11 ай бұрын

I wanna marry her

@melindajacobs9864 9 ай бұрын

❤ Thanks for your video. Very helpful and encouraging. Been thinking about it for awhile. Starting to study now. Will get DOT physical soon.

@Ninja-xh9lw 4 ай бұрын

This is the video I watched on my laptop my KZfaq is not connected to my laptop. Anyways thank you I appreciate the knowledge I appreciate all the little details that it makes completely sense you have to know how your truck operates for safety purposes and pushing certain buttons I don't know. Thank you.

@fabiolopes9090 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video Bria I'm from Modesto California Watching your video did expire me too get my CDL I'm sure your parents are proud of having a tough girl like you

@EthanVenable 11 ай бұрын

Vacaville shout out! I have very briefly been to the Amazon warehouse in town. Quite nice to get super quick deliveries.

@HeyItsTim 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Bria. That was great.

@aidanaidan8852 10 ай бұрын

I’m currently at domestic truck driving school, it caught me off guard when you mentioned it 😂. Thanks for the video it was very helpful! Especially since all of your info will definitely apply to me cause I’m testing at the same DMV as you.

@briatrucking 10 ай бұрын

That’s super awesome! I’m glad that it was helpful and relevant for you! Good luck! :)

@getrekt3396 7 ай бұрын

How much was it? I want to get my class A but I want to make sure I can budget for it

@renegranados7436 10 ай бұрын

Concentra,those are my favorite clinics I go there every time when my medcard is close to expire ❤

@emmanuelcantu4482 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for these videos! I have my second test on august 15th in Fontana, CA I just have to do my skills and road test! I passed my inspection already 🙏

@briatrucking 11 ай бұрын

Congrats and good luck on your skills and road test!

@emmanuelcantu4482 11 ай бұрын

@@briatrucking thank you 🙏

@emmanuelcantu4482 10 ай бұрын

I just passed my road test today! 🙏 i failed on my road test on my second test cuz I accidentally stalled it :/ but I got it today on my 3rd try 😊

@michellechoi8048 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for story how many times a weeks did you go for driving school ?

@JohnDoe-ic9ms 9 ай бұрын

Didn't even know just written for clp

@zahidmahmood5664 11 ай бұрын

So nice of you bria

@BLASTING_CONSCIOUS_BIAS 10 ай бұрын

Great video!!!

@mpendaamani1332 5 ай бұрын

Great and amazing video

@holyddogg7 13 күн бұрын

Awesome video thank you

@KingMart1n 4 ай бұрын

How cool I live in Turlock! First video I came across! I have been thinking of getting my class A

@unconditionallove3820 11 ай бұрын

Hitting the road this weekend after passing training 🤠 i got mine in MS and everything was handled and comped by the carrier im working for here. i had my physical cdl in 3 weeks but training took 6(could take 4 if your trainers truck dont break 🤦🏼‍♂️) The easiest way to just get into it and get working right away are the bigger carriers. Even if you go through a school youll likely end up a bigger carrier as a start anyway. Some of them offer everything at half the price of others so look around in your area for those not so well known smaller companies that might hook it up better in pay as well... P.s. your channel was great inspiration and comforting during the sleep deprived training stress test i underwent. Thank you Bria

@briatrucking 11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you got through training! You are right about going to a bigger carrier anyway. The reason why I didn’t do that first is because it was convenient for me to attend a school closer to home. Thank you for the kind words :)

@unconditionallove3820 11 ай бұрын

@@briatruckingfor sure, everyone's situation is going to be unique to where there at and what they're doing. I was on track to have Amazon put me through the 160 school but the I discovered my local hookup and thought it was the best way to go about it for my situation. Sincerely your channel has been awesomely timed into my trucking experience even when you released the tandem video-coincided. I also have an interest in driving a local gig like what your doing or unfi after I get my experience and can use that to help me get back west 🙏☘️

@chinto6389 8 ай бұрын

Really appreciate the info Bria!

@fredo3106 9 ай бұрын

I'm really considering getting into trucking and this video helped a lot with questions I've been wanting to know, thank you.

@showtimekeyy2488 Ай бұрын

Thanks from Sacramento 🙏🏿

@ramsngt3069 11 ай бұрын

Hi we miss you why you not add more videos thank you and God bless you

@R32R38 11 ай бұрын

If you work for Amazon their Career Choice will pay for CDL training.

@TheWhatupfoe 10 ай бұрын

I just started working for Amazon as a delivery driver how long until I can apply and get paid CDL training?

@clementelunajr3572 5 ай бұрын

You should ask. Because we work for logistics that work for Amazon. Not really FOR Amazon.

@diegojimenez2910 4 ай бұрын

Idk how it is for your Amazon but I work at Amazon and they told me that you have to get a blue badge and after you get your blue badge you have to be a blue badge for at least 90 days and then they can cover for your trucking school

@hilux22re 3 ай бұрын

Do i have to take all my written tests the same day?

@viperomen914 2 ай бұрын

@@hilux22reits up to you

@Rottsmafiamania 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration after today ima battle with herb 🌿 in order to pass dot

@agtech.11 11 ай бұрын

I'm not in California but still and awesome video. Hopefully, I'll drive a truck on day.

@luiselyy100 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, I got my dot and passed the air brakes but totally tanked the combined lol, I’m currently studying to go back and take the other two, but, I have been calling around trucking schools here in the Fresno areas and you are right, I’ve gotten quotes starting at $2k to $3500 (I’m going with the cheap one lol) I do have a full time job so hopefully I can squeeze some time to get my cdl asap. See you on the road, stay safe 🤙

@emmanuelcantu4482 9 ай бұрын

You got this man don’t give up! I also was working my full time job when I was going 2 or 3 times a week to trucking school. I paid $3,800 for my school..don’t give up man I passed my inspection on my first try but failed my skills, then passed my skills on my 2nd try but failed my road test and then finally passed my road test on my 3rd try and got my license you got this man!! 🙏

@luiselyy100 9 ай бұрын

@@emmanuelcantu4482 thanks man. I got my permit and joined a school right after and I already have my dmv test appointment for October, so if everything goes well the whole process is going to take me just under 2 months. I paid $1800 for the school I joined which was the cheapest I could find here in the Fresno area.

@dolce159 9 ай бұрын

@@luiselyy100Hi I’m also from Fresno and considering getting my cdl. Do you mind sharing which school was the cheapest you found?

@luiselyy100 9 ай бұрын

@@dolce159 hi, yes the school I’m going to is called Truck nation. I have my dmv appointment next week 🤞🏾let’s hope I pass and I can get my license, I signed up the last week of August so if I pass my test next week that would mean that I was able to get my license in about 7 weeks. But it all depends on the person if you really apply yourself and have time to be there all day I’m pretty sure you can get it sooner but I have a full time job which limits the time I can be there but honestly it felt super fast. Right now they have a sale going on for $1750 according to their Instagram. Good luck and if you signed up mentioned my name so I can get a $100 referral fee 😂😂

@yourchava 8 ай бұрын

hi, what school was it? thank you@@luiselyy100

@fredsotelo7621 3 ай бұрын

I live in Fontana California thank you

@aisaketukuafu8186 5 ай бұрын

Cool video 😎

@strumminandwrenchin9162 3 ай бұрын

I'm also scheduled to go to a Concentra facility in SoCal as well. If I passed the US Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) physical, I sure as heck can pass the US DOT physical

@mrv7916 11 ай бұрын

I don’t live in California, but I’m also planning to get my CDL around August or September. I already read the CDL handbook and I’m confident I will pass all three test. Hopefully I get to pass in my first try.

@user-dh5vx5gf8k 9 ай бұрын

Did u pass ?

@claudiocarrizo9147 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@briatrucking 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate it :)

@dadthemillennial 10 ай бұрын

I live in California and knew exactly where you are. I want to get my class a

@MrLordfizee 5 ай бұрын

Good job

@evanbrooks8737 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for making this video it was very helpful. I’m looking into trucking cuz the solitude of it is very appealing to me. Do you know if most trucking company’s allow you listen to podcasts/audiobooks/music while on the drive? Thanks

@joshuamcdermott5200 3 ай бұрын

Lol you went to the SMF5/7 warehouse. I used to work there and reget not getting on TOM TEAM so I could get my CDL. 😂

@jimkontos4221 11 ай бұрын

I had my cdl class a since 2000

@Wetjedi Ай бұрын

Holy smokes, im thinking of getting my class A clicked your video... I am from Turlock.

@BloodOath 2 ай бұрын

I work at Amazon I’m gettin so ill from this job Amazon will help pay for my CDL school . I’m doing it godbless

@caohuai9527 11 ай бұрын

I’m going to Los Angeles for CDL in August

@udonkennadilaku8015 10 ай бұрын

A Christian artist released a song that contains the lyric - "what shall I render unto the Lord for all benefits to me." This time around, I stand to say -"what shall I render unto Miss Bria for all the benefits I've been getting upon coming across her channel with its unique, natural vlogs. Despite the fact that I'm in Nigeria helplessly, but I always get relief each time I watch her videos hoping that one day help would come my way to become a truck driver who would dedicate 20% of my income in pulling people out of poverty bondage. Thanks a millions. I would always be your life fan.

@donyelledaily 27 күн бұрын

New to your channel… I’m in California and just got my permit today on the first try!!! I’m so excited , when you first started driving were you local or otr?

@GoodVibes24_7 16 күн бұрын

congrats! do you need the permit before you start your driving school? how much is the permit test and the DOT physical test?

@donyelledaily 16 күн бұрын

@@GoodVibes24_7 no I didn’t need the permit before starting school they actually helped me prepare with a few practice test. Permit test cost $98 and physical was around $60

@GoodVibes24_7 15 күн бұрын

@@donyelledaily thank you! best wishes on your trucking journey!

@grettertrucking 11 ай бұрын

Hey Bria, Im interested in applying for Amazon, I was wondering how the pay works and how benefits work.

@robertzip49 10 ай бұрын

KZfaq is a big help. Last two times I did hazmat test, youtube is whr I studied. The book is hard to understand

@stephanieque2766 5 ай бұрын

Contact me please

@fredrrari 8 ай бұрын

Your video is very informative thank you. I'm in CA. and i have a couple questions.. Do you forcible need to use a school to apply for a CDL? The DMV site says you need to bring a truck for the test. Where do you get it?

@briatrucking 8 ай бұрын

Yes, you need to enroll in a school and you will use the truck from the school for the DMV test.

@christinaoshaughnessy1974 24 күн бұрын

I live in SF but originally from central valley im 43 and really want to try and get my license

@Mpmv315 10 ай бұрын

Hello i just want to ask if the dmv genie is helpful? Thankyou and stay safe😊

@JackKirbyFan 11 ай бұрын

One final question for you. As a driver, I always want to be courteous so what are things average motorists can do to be courteous to you - the truck driver. Is it just common sense or are there things that really are important that are not so obvious? Thanks again!

@briatrucking 11 ай бұрын

The most important thing is to give the trucks space. Never cut off a truck, especially on the freeway and never be on the inside lane while trucks are making turns on the outer lane.

@melasu101 9 ай бұрын

I parallel parked 3 times out on the road

@masehlatifi5266 5 ай бұрын

Hi, how many tests did you take? Did you take the general knowledge renewal test also

@queenieblonde5305 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! My eldest son has been wanting to get his license but was discouraged due to some trucking schools wanting 5k-10k... I have shared your video with him in hopes it gives him just enough spark to get moving! If anyone knows of reasonable truck driving schools in Sacramento area, and/or northeast of Sacramento, please share! Also, just wondering if any of these driving schools offer payment plans?

@viperomen914 2 ай бұрын

You can call around your area just search for “CDL schools near me” and some offer payment plans or even a huge discount when paying cash

@viperomen914 2 ай бұрын

Your son can also get his school payed for by a mega carrier school such as swift or Amazon

@ericktejeda3646 6 ай бұрын

Also another thing she didn’t mention is that the dmv will also make you retake you class C on top of your class A written tests. So make sure you study for class C too lol

@ELKOBRA03 2 ай бұрын

I test may 17 Friday 8am 2024 😩 wish me luck 🍀 🙏

@ivantheteribul 11 ай бұрын

I'm looking into getting my CDL sometime soon; are the Truck Simulator games good tools for getting in some practice?

@briatrucking 11 ай бұрын

That’s good to hear! I’ve never played with truck simulator games other than the arcade style ones that I was put through in company training. I’m sure a truck simulator game can be useful for testing out some driving scenarios.

@pyrocuervo3825 9 ай бұрын

Hi Bria quick question, do I need to do the ELDT (Entry Level Driver Training) first before applying for my CLP here in CA or can I just do the ELDT after I am issued my CLP upon completion of general knowledge test?? Thanks

@briatrucking 9 ай бұрын

Good question! I had to complete the ELDT while I was in the truck driving school. My driving instructor provided me with the link for the training and I had to complete it before I went to go take my driving test at the DMV. I do not believe they will give you a driving test if you do not have the EDLT certificate within the DMV system. Hope this helps!

@pyrocuervo3825 9 ай бұрын

@@briatrucking Yes! Thank you soo much I appreciate your response back Bria

@brianbui2460 9 ай бұрын

I’m in the Bay Area in California, is there any companies that offers training to get your license or is there any companies that would hire new drivers?

@JackKirbyFan 11 ай бұрын

I'm curious because back in the day you only had stick shifts. What is the percentages of stick versus automatic? Thanks!

@briatrucking 11 ай бұрын

I’m not sure about the percentage, but I know that a lot of schools still have them. Probably for the purpose of not having the automatic restriction.

@marcosgarcia11084 11 ай бұрын

The reason the truck schools make you take your CDL and you learn in stick is so you're not restricted to only automatic

@edwinodus 5 ай бұрын

Who's truck and trailer do you use for the driving test?

@480nate8 4 ай бұрын

I assume they teach you abt all this before they do any tests right do they have books for you to study?

@michellechoi8048 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for story You got your license in 6 weeks, how many days per week did you take classes for?

@briatrucking 10 ай бұрын

I attended about 4-5 days per week

@CityBoyQuelz_ 3 ай бұрын

@@briatrucking did the dmv make you re take your class c written test as well ?

@LuisSanchez-tl1xt 11 ай бұрын

Im going to united trucking here in California, because I've heard it's pretty good but they're charging me 6500

@CRISZBER 11 ай бұрын

❤👍👍

@recoiltoskno1799 9 ай бұрын

What happend if you pass the air brake test but not the general test did you have to do all the test again or not ?

@briatrucking 9 ай бұрын

I believe that you get 3 tries for each test before you have to pay the fee again.

@BW-kv9wj 8 ай бұрын

So, In California I can take the CDL permit test first before the DOT physical? If I don’t get the DOT physical right away, does the permit still expire in 180 days or do they just hold it without expiration until I bring in the DOT physical?

@viperomen914 2 ай бұрын

Did you already get your CDL? But yeah you can do the 3 written test but you won’t get a permit until the DMV receives the DOT so I don’t think it expires because they wouldn’t even give it to you😭

@ZAMORABABY 2 ай бұрын

Do I need to have a regular license before getting my cdl license? Thank you

@recoiltoskno1799 8 ай бұрын

Hi !! How was your pre trip inspection ?

@MarioLainez-wb7iw 11 ай бұрын

Hola estoy queriendo sacar mi licencia A cual seria el mejor consejo que me darias?

@jemntakas867 9 ай бұрын

Que agarres ,cal app,I estudia ai i mírala estudia i as las pruebas ai que son mui parecidas alas preguntas verdaderas amigo

@anthonygomez9655 2 ай бұрын

Quick question to anyone that can help me, When I go take my permit test. If I choose to do all 3 test. Well all questions for air brakes, combos, and GK be shoved into one big test. Or will I be able to do Gk, pass. Then click on air brakes, etc. if anyone can help me out that’d be great

@fredsotelo7621 3 ай бұрын

Question. Did you have to take your c class written test again along with the 3 cdl test?

@viperomen914 2 ай бұрын

This has nothing to do with your class c

@BringerOfTruth1 14 күн бұрын

How many hours was your Truck school training at Domestic? Thanks

@autotrimmers6353 7 ай бұрын

I’m barely going to sign up for school just wondering if a point on my license at the moment will affect me?

@joeyflores3280 7 ай бұрын

@edgarochoa9634 11 ай бұрын

So you need the physical before the knowledge test? Or the knowledge test is 1st??

@briatrucking 11 ай бұрын

Physical first. You can take your tests without it, but the DMV will ask you for it before handing you the permit. Apologies for any confusion!

@edgarochoa9634 11 ай бұрын

@@briatrucking you still made more sense then most dmv’s and truck schools 😂

@weside18st 2 ай бұрын

On the dmv website it says only knowledge test says nothing about breaks test

@RedRedred-ld4pb 11 ай бұрын

Take the test and do a road test and if you pass you get your license.

@BringerOfTruth1 14 күн бұрын

Does the DOT physical require blood to be withdrawn?

@anthonynavarrete925 11 ай бұрын

Hey Bria, you’d make an awesome instructor or trainer!

@rickygee2761 5 ай бұрын

Do you HAVE to do a trucking school?

@myownprivatechannel4172 2 ай бұрын

who pays for the medical exam? and how long is the exam current for?

@13crmn 10 ай бұрын

Has un video en español !!

@qiqueqiqi 3 күн бұрын

I’m also in California. How likely is it I can work for Amazon as my first cdl job?

@dannytorres5017 9 ай бұрын

How long you been Driving?

@fedexman2255 10 ай бұрын

What kind of safety vest is that??

@yassinbrown7543 10 ай бұрын

How much do they pay at Amazon trucking companies

@marcosgarcia11084 11 ай бұрын

Dam from turlock to vacaville , then back to the bay!!!! Smh dam.....

@edgarbautista9668 11 ай бұрын

Can you choose what time you want to clock in at your work?

@briatrucking 11 ай бұрын

If you own your truck, yes. If you work for a company then no. Choosing when you work would be more on the freelancing side.

@SanyaAndCars 5 ай бұрын

How I go about finding a local job while being under 21?

@zodiacos1531 4 ай бұрын

How much is the pay for a new driver class A ?

@JohnDoe-ic9ms 9 ай бұрын

I passed my tests for the clp they said i need behind the wheels to get my permit in california did it change???

@briatrucking 9 ай бұрын

Hm that sounds odd. To get your permit, you just need to pass the 3 written tests (along with your DOT physical etc.) I don’t believe anything changed unless it’s something that I am not aware of.

@stephanieque2766 5 ай бұрын

Contact me please

@spork_bergade-_-7078 Ай бұрын

Am I the only one being told that I need eldt before I take my permit test but I need a permit to go to a school and get eldt

@thomazz1976 11 ай бұрын

Do you have an automatic restriction?

@briatrucking 11 ай бұрын

No, I don’t. I learned on a stick shift.

@thomazz1976 11 ай бұрын

@@briatrucking I was with Yellow freight. I'm glad you are working with a stable company.

@karagregory69 11 ай бұрын

@@briatrucking Some trucks engine will shut off when exceeding hours leaving you stranded. There usually is an override so you can get to a place to pull over long enough to reset your hours., I believe that what was meant by Automatic restriction.

@briatrucking 11 ай бұрын

What you are referring to is the automatic idle shut down that is a feature on a lot of trucks. The automatic restriction has to do with what type of transmission you are able to drive. If you learn on an automatic transmission, then you can only drive an automatic and not a manual.

@missbhaven97 10 ай бұрын

How did you get in Amazon? Please let me know… I work inside Amazon but I’m looking to get my CDL.. what website, do I call ERC etc…

@briatrucking 10 ай бұрын

If you already work inside the facility, it might be easier for you to get into a driving position because I believe Amazon has it’s own CDL program. I would start speaking with the freight partners or TOM team because they can give you the right information for your area.

@missbhaven97 10 ай бұрын

@@briatrucking Thank you