[Jack_Berry]

carriers who haul hazmat require a cdl. bolt does not haul hazmat and does not require a cdl. some carriers i think look at drivers as being in a profession and the cdl is the item that shows you want to be a professional.

there are degrees of cdl. the a cdl puts you in semis. the b puts you in strt trucks or vans. a c is for any vehicle under 10,000 lbs that can haul frt. a cargo van qualifies. there is a hazmat written test and a driving test but no loading placarding test.

many strt trucks have sleepers and fridges and microwaves. keep looking at the classifieds and read a whole bunch here. go back a year and see what folks say about certain makes of trucks. the debate between van and strt. the debate between van and sprinter. the debate about debating. i talked to one woman who thought her sprinter was a great vehicle for her and her little dog. there are lots of choices. use the enthusiasm to research. make lists of things you think you want and work from those.