To get a permit:
- DOT physical (health card that lasts two years)
- DOT drug test
- Pass written test (When you take the written test, go ahead and get the endorsements for doubles, triples, and tankers. It won't cost any extra if you take them all at the same time, but if you want to get those endorsements later, you'll have to pay for each test.)
Now you can drive with anybody that has a CDL.

Most state governments have programs where they'll pay for you to go to truck driving school as long as you work for someone within the state for a certain amount of time. You can check the unemployment office or somewhere similar for that.

You get your CDL in whatever state you reside, but it's good for all 50 states.

If there was a vet student action figure, no children would buy it, and it would need to come with a warning label about increasing the depression in teenagers. Even the commercials for it would be depressing:
The new vet student action figure from Mattel! It has foldable legs for long periods of sitting and standing! You can watch its hair turn gray before your eyes! Comes complete with 50lb backpack and scoliosis! Happiness not included.

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