Category Archives: Week 3

Truck Driving School Part IV – Taking The CDL Exam

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Rick Huffman

Finally, the time to take the road test arrived. We would go, in small groups, to the testing facility in Hartselle, Alabama over the next five days. I would test on the second day, and Alan would test on the fourth. Everyone was nervous, and most of us failed the first attempt. Continue reading →

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Randy’s Truck Driving School – Days 18 & 19

Posted on November 11, 2009 by rbradyjohnsen

I have to admit there have been times, during the first 3 weeks of this experience, where I began to feel that the entire trucking industry might be orchestrated by a bunch of mad scientists conducting some kind of evil psychological experiment. And we (the students, drivers and their families) are their human guinea pigs. ;) Seriously though, it’s been a wild little ride so far, and I’m sure that will continue. Here’s more…… 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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Trucking School Is Hard: Peter’s Crybaby Blog

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Peter Jr

Woe is me. Not only is truck driving school not easy, but getting a job and getting rollin in this economy is not the fastest process by any means! Continue reading →

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CDL Training – Getting Ready for Test Day

Posted on February 5, 2009 by TruckerMike

Out in the yard, I did very well today. My 45 degree backing skills are getting more refined each time I do it and I’m feeling very confident about the yard all together. I did fail once today though. On my measured right turn, I just barely clipped the cone. I just touched the corner of it and it wiggled a little bit. But that’s enough for a fail. To be honest, I was really pushing my luck. I was trying a new technique and ….. Continue reading →

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CDL Training – White Knuckle Driving on City Streets

Posted on February 4, 2009 by TruckerMike

Wow! Today was a very challenging but rewarding day. First thing in the morning a recruiter came in to pitch his company to us. He was very honest in the sense that he spoke not only of the good things … Continue reading →

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CDL Training – Learning a Few Tricks to Driving a Big Rig

Posted on February 3, 2009 by TruckerMike

Only a couple more weeks left and I’ll be done with CDL training. Can you believe it?? I sure can’t! But I’m feeling ready. Our tentative date for the Secretary of State to come test us is February 17th, so it’s going to come up quick! Continue reading →

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