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Advice For Truck Driving School Students
This is a summary of what I’ve learned from many experienced truckers on TruckingTruth, plus the perspective I’ve gained as my husband went through the classroom training during August-September, 2009.
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Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Rhonda & Randy's Story
Tagged Advice and Opinions, attending truck driving school, Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, driver responsibilities, getting your CDL, hard lessons learned, Rhonda & Randy's Story, truck driver training, trucking school
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Randy’s Truck Driving School – Days 18 & 19
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
Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Rhonda & Randy's Story, Week 3
Tagged Advice and Opinions, attending truck driving school, Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, getting your CDL, Rhonda & Randy's Story, truck driver training, trucking school
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Randy’s Truck Driving School – Days 16 & 17
Truck driver training usually involves a lot of pressure. The intensity of the experience is part of what made it so special for him. He quickly formed a very close bond with many of his fellow students, and they are a diverse bunch of characters whom he never would have come to know so well under other circumstances. Continue reading
Randy’s Truck Driving School – Days 13, 14 & 15
Randy sounded a bit odd when I talked to him today. For the past several days, he has mentioned feeling trapped and restless, and anxious to begin training. I suspected it was just a reaction to all that he had been through, combined with elation from his success, which can be just as overwhelming as the constant anxiety and tension. Continue reading
Randy’s Truck Driving School – Day 12
Wow, what a day. I stayed up all night to email some last-minute requested unemployment records and Randy called me from school today with the results of his driving test…. Continue reading
Randy’s Truck Driving School – Day 11
I felt a little tense today, wondering if Randy passed his pre-trip test. He’s been doing so well up to this point that I hardly even feel nervous about his road test tomorrow, but students have been dropping out of school like crazy, so I’m still rather concerned. Continue reading
Randy’s Truck Driving School – Day 10
A week and a half into training and the fast pace continues. They are out driving more, which is great, but the quizzes and the pressure of their CDL training remains a constant. Continue reading
Randy’s Truck Driving School – Day 9
As hard as you think becoming a truck driver will be, it’s even harder. All the stress has made me lose 10 lbs since we started packing for school a few weeks ago. Continue reading
Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Career Help, Tips, Advice, Rhonda & Randy's Story, Week 2
Tagged Advice and Opinions, attending truck driving school, Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, getting your CDL, Rhonda & Randy's Story, truck driver training, trucking school
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Randy’s Truck Driving School – Day 7
Well, it’s been one week since Randy arrived in Utah, and what a week it’s been. While it went by fast for him, it felt more like a month to me. Continue reading
Randy’s Truck Driving School – Day 6
Randy was all excited and relieved to tell me that, early in the day, he passed his backing test on the first try. He was nervous, so he did lose 2 points (could miss 12 and pass). He’s been backing trailers (on and off over the years) since he was 16, but said that being trained in proper techniques has increased his confidence. He said the thing he misses most about home is “me making dinner”. What??? Shouldn’t he have just said “me”? The thing I miss most, at least right now, is just being able to sleep. Continue reading
Posted in Advice and Opinions, Becoming A Truck Driver, Rhonda & Randy's Story, Truck Driving School Day-By-Day, Week 1
Tagged Advice and Opinions, attending truck driving school, Becoming A Truck Driver, getting your CDL, hard lessons learned, Rhonda & Randy's Story, truck driver training, trucking school
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Randy’s Truck Driving School – Day 5
Oh, I can’t believe my husband’s been gone less than a week, it feels like a month! Usually time goes by so quickly but now it’s just dragging, even though I’ve been ridiculously busy. His CDL training has been fast-paced and tough. Continue reading
Posted in Advice and Opinions, Rhonda & Randy's Story, Truck Driving School Day-By-Day, Week 1
Tagged Advice and Opinions, attending truck driving school, Becoming A Truck Driver, CDL training, driver responsibilities, getting your CDL, Rhonda & Randy's Story, truck driver training, trucking school
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Randy’s Truck Driving School – Day 4
Almost a week has gone by now and things are rolling along. Some people are doing well, others not so much, and the time apart is not getting any easier. Continue reading
Randy’s Truck Driving School – Day 3
The fast pace of CDL training at truck driving school continues as students continue to drop out of the program due to health and background issues. Continue reading






