Comments By ProudArmyMom

After a day and a half off, we all made some mistakes today. Started the morning off doing our pre trip. Then each of did offset and alley back. Then we hit the road until lunch. After lunch I drove the road (didn't get to before lunch) then it was back to the yard and worked more on our offset and alley back til time to go back to the hotel

Thomas:

Did the welcome time off mess everyone up? I've read that on other posts when people have been off. They recover, tho. You have done so much in a week, you will too.

Are there still 4 of you? I guess no one has heard about Razor.

How is the pre trip going? Is it getting easier?

My recruiter texted me this morning & asked if I'm getting excited. Yes, I'm counting down!!! She said she will call me Wed.

I got my background clearance for Hazmat today. I have every possible item I can get on my own at this time.

Take care & stay strong

Karen

Oh, thank you!!! I don't have to waste my time at the always crowded GA DDS office.

Karen

Stupid question from a newbie. Is the Rand an app or a book? Thanks.

Karen

Rand McNally publishes a map book, and sells a stand alone GPS and logging units, and they even have an Android app. The app connects to the logging device, from their website:

The HD 100 app works with the HD 100, Rand McNally's electronic logging device. The HD 100 plugs into the truck's diagnostics port and connects Hours of Service information wirelessly to the HD 100 app. HOS logs are available on the HD 100 app and via the Rand McNally Connect web portal.

Michael:

Thanks!!! That definitely has my name written all over it. I need all the help I can get lol.

Karen

Four months ago I was in the same boat. Just take it one day at a time and you should make it just fine.

Charles:

Thanks for the words of encouragement. It means a lot. You have been down the path (that I will be starting) & passed!!!

Karen

I'm very confused. I received my letter from TSA that my background check has passed. It also says that TSA will notify licensing state that I may obtain or renew my HME.

Is there a waiting period for this notification? The GA DDS website is about as clear as mud for anything CDL related.

I showed up a few weeks ago to take all my endorsement tests. I could only take Tankers, which I passed.

I wanted to take Hazmat before I start trucking school on Monday. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

Karen

Very good observations - well put.

Running doubles, I can especially relate to #3. Since it's extremely slow and tedious to back them up, if I'm ever in a situation where I don't know the layout, I'll get out first to make sure I don't get trapped. Usually I'm going somewhere that I know, but this situation sometimes comes up for me at truck stops.

And yes, for all new readers and prospective drivers here, GPS UNITS CANNOT BE TRUSTED 100%. I've never relied on a GPS blindly, I learned from other drivers' mistakes, but I've seen my Rand at times try and tell me to do really dumb things. This usually happens in or near a major metropolis, like NYC. Thankfully, I've always had the route mapped out ahead of time, or already knew the way. I'll leave my GPS set up since it's easy to get to my digital maps that way, but I really don't need the navigation features anymore. I carry a paper atlas, but the Rand unit has all the maps too, and they're easier to scroll through by using your fingers - at least on the newest Rand unit.

6 String Rhythm:

Stupid question from a newbie. Is the Rand an app or a book? Thanks.

Karen

I wish this site had an editing & delete button lol

I'll be the at the Conley, GA site next Monday. Orientation is scheduled to last four days (M-T).

Charles:

My trucking school is in Conyers next Mon. I go by the terminal first to fill out new hire paperwork first. I'm excited & scared to death at the same time lol.

Karen

Didn't get a chance to post last night, but Saturdays are only half days. And are spent in the classroom. Yesterday we spent the time going over trip planning, maps. Left at lunch and had the rest of the day and Sunday to relax or do whatever

Thomas:

That's good. I hope you gotta chance to unwind. You have made it thru your first week of school. Congrats!!!

Karen

Thanks! I will post when I get a chance. But my main focus will be on school. Good luck with Roehl. Keep the dirty side down and be safe!

Quinton:

Thanks & good luck to you too. I understand, I most likely will be too focused to try to post anything lol.

Karen