Author Archives: Scott.P

The First Two Weeks On the Road With My Trainer

After completing the initial 15 day training period, I’ve now been on the road for 14 of the 28 required days and things are going really well. Here’s some insight into it…. Continue reading

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Range Driving and Road Driving Semi Trucks at CDL School

Its been a few days since I posted and I just wanted to fill you in on how my week is going at Central Refrigerated driving school. After the classroom was done last week we started yard work, which includes … Continue reading

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Our CDL Training Takes Us Outside to the Truck Backing Range

The end of week one of our CDL training has us doing a variety of different things, including classroom study, videos, backing up on the truck range, and doing pre-trip inspections. Continue reading

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Truck Driving School Days Two and Three: Our CDL Permit Test and DOT Physical

Days two and three of our trucking school meant more studying, taking our DOT physical, and also taking the written test for our CDL permit. This school is really fast paced! Continue reading

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Truck Driving School: First Day at Central Refrigeration Training

Ok, so the first day wasn’t that great. I mean it is what it is. You do alot in the 15 day course. Its very fast paced. The rooms they put you in are small, but clean. The second week … Continue reading

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