Comments By Enrico S.

the cdl practice tests on this website i have been getting 95% of the questions correct. some questions seem ridiculous does DOT really ask questions like this? my question is if i ace these questions can i ace the dmv written test

When you get home time can you take the truck home without the trailer? I would imagine most people just don't have the space for a trailer at the house

I know DMV wants you to double clutch and schools the same but I never used a clutch when I drove dump trucks back in the day what do all you pros do in this day and age?

If you fail any part of your test general knowledge hazmat etc how soon after can you retake it

Can you get your cdl and or pass a dot physical taking thyroid medication. Is there a list of approved meds tried to google it did not get anywhere hope someone knows from experience on this site

I would think that 7pm to 5 or 6 am would be the best time to beat traffic no rush hrs . Do most drivers do this shift? Like to hear some feedback of when truckers like to drive. Is this a good idea

I have drove for 3 of the major carriers and had no APU and was never told to use the drivers lounge. How do you sleep in there? Sure they mention in passing about the fuel mileage but I have never been threatened with my job over it.

Though I guess the companies I have worked for know that a well rested driver is a safe driver and you can only get sleep in your truck with the air temp at a comfortable level.

So if it was 90 Degrees overnight middle of summer how do you keep it cool all night. You would have to idle all night is this ok cold weather you can always warm up with blankets but sweating all night would not be getting. Rest enough to be safe never mind the smell that will accumulate

If you can't idle what can you do in extreme hot or cold to stay comfortable

Does anyone know of any CDL sponsored training centers in central Texas? I currently live near Austin, TX. I want to choose a great company to sponsor my training and I don't want to go very far for my training. Anyone?

Thomas there is a company called f f e they are out of Dallas ft worth area check it out I think that is the company I am going with

Its right on their website.

Here is the link for the map for their hiring zones. The green is the hiring zone. Scroll down just a bit and you'll see it.

FFE Hiring Map

thanks very much Daniel b I live in nj and in the hiring zone this is great because I put a lot of time in checking out this co. and decided I wanted to go with them then was disappointed when I read only Texas residents. there is a terminal 45 miles from my house could not figure out why they were only hiring from Texas but that's what it says when you look them up on tt this is great thanks again I will let you know how I make out over the next couple of months have to finish out on my current job can't go to school till July 1st have to finish out but gave them a couple months notice cause they are good ppl and need time to replace me thanks again