Comments By Craig M.

Thanks for the replies!

Thanks!

Any opinion on what the best cell phone carrier to have for someone about to embark on OTR driving? Any suggestions on wi-fi so I can email family and friends when stopped? Do truck stops have wi-fi?

Thanks for the responses everyone. I am learning that their is some issues with the wording of the questions. Hopefully this will help me pass the test when I go in to the DMV.

Oops Sorry I thought I had copied the whole thing.

Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true?

a. Backing is always dangerous.

b. You should back and turn toward the driver's side whenever possible.

c. You should use a helper and communicate with hand signals.

d. All of the above are true.

Correct Answer: Backing is always dangerous. Your Answer: All of the above are true.

Is this a trick question? I thought "all the above" would be a correct response for this. Please advice.

a. Backing is always dangerous.

b. You should back and turn toward the driver's side whenever possible.

c. You should use a helper and communicate with hand signals.

d. All of the above are true.

Correct Answer: Backing is always dangerous. Your Answer: All of the above are true.

Thanks Brett, I am definitely thinking long term. I want to be as informed as possible before I pull the trigger on this. While I could go ahead and pay for school on my own, it sounds as if it may be more advantageous to go to a company sponsored school. It sounds as if I should speak to some of the schools themselves and try to make a decision. I have 3 weeks of vacation I could use to help get me through the transition period if I choose to do this. Swift has a school near me in Virginia so that could be helpful. Thanks for all the patience with my questions.

What happens if a student does not pass the CDL on the first go round? Is a student paid while attending the school sponsored by a company or does the "training" pay begin after obtaining a CDL? Also at age 42 I am looking for a job I can retire with. I am in good shape I still run and workout, I do take simvastatin for elevated triglycerides. However, I am not looking for a job that requires heavy lifting all day everyday. I work for Coke and I have a job like that now. Is it reasonable to think I could find a job driving a truck with a small amount of lifting? I do not mind OTR as my kids are grown, and my wife would be willing to accompany me OTR once I have completed my training. Advice would be appreciated. Craig.

i know prime u can take it up to three times for your cdl before u are sent home. the only thing with prime that might be a problem for u is that in the refer div u are stuck with a lightweight truck and a lightweight truck there isnt much room for two people.

Thanks for the info!

What happens if a student does not pass the CDL on the first go round? Is a student paid while attending the school sponsored by a company or does the "training" pay begin after obtaining a CDL? Also at age 42 I am looking for a job I can retire with. I am in good shape I still run and workout, I do take simvastatin for elevated triglycerides. However, I am not looking for a job that requires heavy lifting all day everyday. I work for Coke and I have a job like that now. Is it reasonable to think I could find a job driving a truck with a small amount of lifting? I do not mind OTR as my kids are grown, and my wife would be willing to accompany me OTR once I have completed my training. Advice would be appreciated. Craig.

Great article thanks for posting it.