Comments By KaSandra

I want to know honestly: Do I NEED to get my air brake endorsement to get a trucking job ? I DO wanna eventually get it but I just wanna get started in school..So right now I want the basics..I don't wanna know about it benefiting me long term job wise..I get that:) ..But do MOST (or few) trucks have air brakes?? The only endorsement I'm not doin for now is hazmat...and maybe air brakes depending on what anyone tells me.. I DO wanna have the air brake endorsement and can take it after I start school..Hope this makes sense..NOT cutting corners...Just pacing myself..KaSandra

Sounds like your on the right path to be successful in getting your CDL. One thing I learned which most probably had it down by 5th grade lol, that is that its a lot easier to learn something and retain it then to try and just remember the stuff. I did that all through school until I went to a community college at the age of 40. My professor was the one that brought that to my attention. I was struggling and at some points I felt like my brain was on over load. So instead of memorizing I took the time and started learning the material that was given to me. To me thats how Brett has this CDL training set up, to learn and retain instead of memorizing. If you take time to learn and retain its alot better on the brain. One thing I have learned as I am studying the info here and taking the quizes is not to study till my brain feels over loaded. I study till I feel like a good walk would do me good. Another thing I do and to some it might sound odd but I went to Walmart and bought a big rig with trailer that the hood opens and I can see every part that I need to know, and believe it or not that little truck will teach one more then what ya think. Anyways have fun with studying and this site is the one site that will help you become successful in your quest to become a Professional Freight Relocator. Happy New Years...

wow..thank you for the encouragement.:) .I'm pretty much winging it on my own right now. I do agree with you about not just memorizing but learning. If I don't understand something I go back over it. And yeah, I study until I feel like I need some sort of break..or until I notice smoke coming outta my ears,lol.. I might honestly check into that truck thing at Walmart. Thank you again~ KaSandra

Yes

Crap. lol... TY still:)..helps me plan this all out...~KaSandra

Here is link to our DMV for costs: CA License Fees

ty:)..I saw this link before but my question is this-Is it 70.00 ish for the Class A and then 42.00 PER other endorsement?? ..

Hey All, I'm studying and HOPING to take CDL test with endorsements next week (cept Haz..for now....don't wanna deal with it and not sure if interested tho Im pretty familiaru> cuz someone close to me does it for a living ) . I've tried to look this up but: what is the TOTAL for what I'm trying to accomplish-?..The basic Class A and 6 endorsements?? I just want the close as possible ballpark figure $$ and cannot find it exactly. AND in your humble opinion is the exam (exams) difficult?? I'm studying pretty hard and surprisingly retaining much..Can I get any California responses if you're out there? Anyone welcome and appreciated:) Just wondered if the fees here are more?? Thank you for any input!!~~KaSandra

Thank you for the replies...:) I am doing 5 pages at the beginning of the day and then 5 at the end. I broke it down to approx what I need to do each day to take my permit test hopefully next week..I may go thru it a second time meaning go thru the quizzes a second time before I take exam...~KaSandra

Hi All:) UGGGGG..doin the High Road Training Program..Good stuff!! Thankful for it for sure...My POOR brain! lol....Hoping to take the exam to get permit approx. January 4...So I'm pacing myself. It's a LOT to take in but wanna make sure I understand what I read . I'm NO mechanic tho. THis is hard for me cause I am more of a hands on learner! I can do it tho!! Thankful for the experiences I read about here ..Good to see there are others like me..starting over Not watching my grammar whatsoever here... ..Good luck to everyone no matter where you are in your journey..KaSandra

Sorry I'm late to the party here but we have a ton of Information About The WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Program so have a look at that.

I look at the WIA info...Seems it's REAL slim chance I can qualify from what I understand...and I don't wanna go thru all that ..I'm not lazy or impatient..like I said I have a little bit of a time frame personally..I am currently studying your CDL permit course and it's awesome..Thank you for this resource! **Fashionably late to a party is perfect! ~ Thanks All!~ KaSandra

Thank you all SO much!..I will take this all in and maybe reply to some...or go from here...My first response tho is that I do not really have time to go thru the WIA process....My Mom might be able to help ...I feel determined...I can do this..somehow....:) !~KaSandra

Real quick-I'm on a little bit of a time frame ..I'm studying for my CDL permit. I found a truck driving training company locally I'm wanting to start with asap (after I get permit)~ A couple things. I'm working but was a homemaker for decades and need help getting on my feet long term (current job WON'T do this for me) since my kids are older and I'm single (no other income) . I'm thinking of putting the first part payment of school on credit card and checking into WIA and seeing if they can help..I woulda checked it out already but just found out it's possible..Anybody have any insight into how long that process takes (qualifying,paperwork,etc) and what is needed for process..and would they reimburse initial truck school payment (that I put on CC) I need to start school? ..I DO have to start so waiting is not an option..and I really like this school...:) so wanna go there...It will fit with my schedule etc...Only positive replies Please!! Reality is fine but I have MUCH goin on so keep it a bit light if possible :)..Thank you for ANY help!!~I'm excited and have been thinking of driving for a while... ~ KaSandra