Posted: 8 years, 11 months ago
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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?
Posted: 9 years ago
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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.
Posted: 9 years ago
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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.
Posted: 9 years ago
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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.
Posted: 9 years, 10 months ago
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Company sponsored CDL schools.
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.
Posted: 9 years, 10 months ago
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Company sponsored CDL schools.
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!
Posted: 9 years, 10 months ago
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Company sponsored CDL schools.
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.
Posted: 9 years, 10 months ago
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Great article thanks for posting it.
Posted: 8 years, 11 months ago
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Cell Phones and WI-FI
Thanks for the replies!