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CDL Training - Hopefully Taking The CDL Test This Week

Last week was pretty busy for me. But things are starting to get a bit repetitive at truck driving school. We’re mostly alternating all day between backing up in the yard and driving truck out on the road. My road skills are becoming quite refined and I’m starting to feel very comfortable driving trucks now. I know I still have a ton to learn and I’m looking forward to getting on with a trucking company and going out on the road with a trainer. I’m sure I’ll be overwhelmed once I’m out there.

CDL Training - One Test Down, Two More Remaining

So today was a big day for us. The Secretary of State examiner came out for our pre-trip exam. This day was a complete cluster from the start though. First, the Secretary of State said they’d be there at 7am so we were told to show up by 6:45am, no later. I arrived at 6:30 [...]

CDL Training - Approaching Test Day

Thursday and Friday of last week we were preparing ourselves for the upcoming tests we have this week. We’re trying to jam in as much driving time as possible to get us well prepared. Basically, all day we just rotate from the yard to a road truck. I’m definitely nervous about the tests coming up, [...]