Comments By AJ D.

....such a great relief, thanks...

It has always bothered me, so my brief stint with the law will be the first thing out of my mouth when I talk to a recruiter.

Welcome to the forum Mr. Ed, errhh I mean AJD! (sorry I just couldn't resist after Brett said you look a lot like a horse) You can put your mind to rest on that DUI. You're right about the fact that it is a serious and costly matter though. Here's the deal: There may be a few companies that won't consider you as a potential employee, but most of them have a time limit as to how old a DUI or a felony must be for employment consideration. Some of them say it has to be five years old, but a large amount of them consider ten years old the acceptable benchmark or time limit. Almost all of them will have something on their website explaining their stance on this, if you can't find it you can always call a recruiter and ask. Don't feel bad about talking to a recruiter about it, they want to know everything they need to know about you anyway, they much prefer for you to be upfront with them, as they don't appreciate you surprising them with this information at the last minute.

Best of luck to ya! But really, I think you've had more than enough time go by on this one where it's not going to be much of an issue for you.

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Thanks for all the help, gang

Wow.... Brett, your the best. Everything you stated I can relate to my Day Trading business. 95% mental, and you MUST stay cool.

I am going to learn a lot from you, my friend.

Sorry. I just had one of those days that so often follows a good one. A day where I could do nothing right. I really need a restart this weekend!

Hey, we totally understand. But ya know, hopefully you're gonna look back on this time in school with very fond memories of what it felt like to learn how to drive a rig - and those memories are priceless. Strive for perfection, but don't be afraid to have some fun with it and enjoy it too.

Also, once you get out on the road doing it for real the stress level will be much higher than it is now and the days much longer. One of the most important things you'll need to do is conserve your energy and keep a clear mind. Just like you're practicing backing and shifting, practice keeping a clear, relaxed mind. You have a lot of work ahead of you just to get through the rest of schooling and on-the-road training. Then you'll have several months of solo running which are also some very stressful but exciting times. You don't want to wear yourself out and cloud your mind with unnecessary stress and pressure of any sort - whether it originates internally or from external sources.

So go for it - shoot for being the best in your class and eventually as good as any driver on the road. I'm the same way myself. But keep yourself calm and relaxed. Most importantly, expect a lot of yourself but never, ever get down on yourself. You'll have plenty of ups and downs. Not every day is going to be your best performance so just accept that from time to time and roll with it.

Trucking is 95% mental and 5% physical. Almost nobody ever gets out of trucking because they couldn't brake, shift, or back up. They get out because mentally it becomes overwhelming. It's a constant battle every driver in America fights internally every day, and a lot of drivers are losing that battle unfortunately. So keep your spirits high and your mind clear and calm. You'll think more clearly, perform much better, have a lot more energy, and of course enjoy yourself more.

Is anyone familiar with these local schools in my area?

Thanks

J. Superior Driver Source 4314 LEbanon Road Lebanon,TN 37087 866-990-0095

L. Tennessee Technology Center At Nashville 100 White Bridge Road Nashville,TN 37209 615-425-5600

N. Transport Training Centers 901 E. Baddour Parkway Lebanon,TN 37087 800-999-4317

O. Truck Driver Institute 6201 Epps Mill Rd. Murfreesboro,TN 37127 888-892-7364

P. United Truck Driving School 819 Park Avenue Murfreesboro,TN 37129 800-878-2546

The best way to learn - connecting the thought to a physical experience.

At the very least, speaking out loud to yourself or connecting each instance to something memorable.

Your quite a smart one.

This is how I learned mine. Make a flow and do it the same everytime. I started at the front, then right of the engin, then to the left. I couldnt focus and memorize from a paper. I am a hands on person so thats what I did. I took took a book with pics and part names in it. I put my hands on the part and said it outloud. I then we After I learned the part I memorized the conditions.

What are the rules about guns in the Cabin.

I would feel very uneasy traveling around the country without a sidearm. At least.

Dang.... I can't get my smileys to work yet... lol

It's tough being a newbie.. :)