Author Archives: Adrian "Old Wolf" Nunenkamp

Oh Where, Oh Where Did the Wolfie Go?

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Adrian "Old Wolf" Nunenkamp

After many long weeks, a minor back injury, and some trouble with one of the tests, my CDL schooling is coming to an end and it appears I’ve landed my first truck driving job. Oh happy days! Continue reading →

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Week 3, Day 1: Double the Trouble, Double the Fun.

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Adrian "Old Wolf" Nunenkamp

We had some interesting things today, including pulling doubles, 45 degree sight-side backing, and a new instructor for the road trip. Continue reading →

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Truck Driving School – Week 2, day 4 – The Truck demands a sacrifice!

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Adrian "Old Wolf" Nunenkamp

Day four (4/30) of my journey towards becoming an Over the Road driver was rather exciting.  As with the rest of the week, we started out in the yard today.  We had a different yard instructor, so things were slightly different…. Continue reading →

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On The Road Again: Week 2, Day 3 of CDL Training

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Adrian "Old Wolf" Nunenkamp

Today there was a variety of activities, including speaking to a few recruiters, pre-trip inspections, two types of backing, and a short trip on the highway. Continue reading →

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Beginning Week Two Of CDL Training: What Do You Mean, ‘Don’t Hit That Car’?

Posted on April 30, 2009 by Adrian "Old Wolf" Nunenkamp

Day two of week two dawned (if you want to call it that) chilly and rainy.  Of course, that’s typical for the Pacific Northwest at this time of year. Our truck driver training is advancing into new stages. Continue reading →

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The First Week Of My CDL Training

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Adrian "Old Wolf" Nunenkamp

So, finally I got into the school on 4/20 and started the classroom phase.  My school required that we have already gotten the CDL permit and all five of the required endorsements (combination vehicle, doubles/triples, air brakes, tanker, and hazardous … Continue reading →

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The Shift From Computers To A Trucking Career Begins

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Adrian "Old Wolf" Nunenkamp

Welcome to the first post of what I hope to be a very long series of blog entries by yours truly.  Who am I, you might ask?  Well, I’m known as ‘Old Wolf’, but my real name is Adrian.  I’m … Continue reading →

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