Comments By Robert McD.

I want to get into flatbed but images like this scare me a little. Seems like making those kindof mistakes could get really expensive fast.

Transporting loads of cars would scare the ba-jesus out of me!

Thanks you all for posting your pictures and giving us plenty of ideas on how flatbedding actually works. I think the most aggravating part might be tarping in near zero weather, to say nothing of cargo securement.

As long as as this thread is still fresh, HetzelMr said Prime starts classes every Monday. Does that mean the program starts every Monday with a new "class" or that once you're in the program classes will begin on Monday? I'm asking because after my Fellowship ends in July I would like to start training ASAP and Prime seems like my go to sponsor-school.

Thanks!

Thanks Brett! I've actually been lurking around the website for a good part of 6 weeks now and have gotten to 20% of the High Road Training Program! (Taking my time so that I can absorb everything!) Thanks for the info about the permit. I've been reading that I need a permit but the IL DMV website is just as confusing as anything. Planning on going through the HRTP a few times and getting things in order so that by April I can take the written exam.

Hey ya'll,

I'm locked into a volunteer position (AmeriCorps-type thing) until July so right now I'm taking my time and trying to get as much info as possible. Right now I live in Chicago and that's where I plan on finding a company to work for (looking into driving schools right now), but I can't find anything on CDL permits on the DOT website. Will I need a permit for CDL training or am I merely expected to pass the written exam before i can get behind the wheel and start training?