Profile For Big Scott (CFI's biggest fan)

I have RM 540 and Garmin Deal 580. Together they make one good GPS. Rand Mcnally has the worst suction cups, they fall down all the time. I also have Garmin and RM dash cams.

The Gamin is more intuitive and is my lead GPS.

There are companies that offer Paid CDL Training Programs, many are listed there.

For these you would have to train away from home. This should not be a problem as you will need a minimum of one year OTR before getting any kind of local jobs.

I am 100% happy with this truck. The cruise control works better, it shifts smoother, maybe due to it being a 12 speed instead of 10, it seems to be faster off the line. I now have radar to show me how fast the person in front of me is going. The speed limit is shown on the dash and if you go 5 miles over a red and blue lite flashes above it. I guess there's a cop in my dash. The jakes work great. It does a good job keeping me under control going down hill.

I am taking this load to VA outside Roanoke. A load of Yesterday's News. Then I'm preplans on a load from Roanoke to Laredo.

Like Rob T. said, there seems to be a bit more to the story. It will be important for you to get your details perfectly straight as you speak with other companies. If this was your first incident, CFI might give you a chance. Wherever you go, if they offer you additional time with a trainer, jump at it. Best of luck.

Surprised they didn't go for, what I considered to be, the "more livable layout" for a full-timer OTR. While the storage of that layout wouldn't be sufficient for a team - for a solo (using the top bunk for a storage area too), it's a cool layout.

I saw some of these (and some other offerings) when I went up to MATS a couple of years ago.

Rick

CFI has plenty of happy teams with the same trucks. Company drives get what they get. At the end of the day all I want to do is sleep.

I am loving this truck so far. I now have radar in addition to the adaptive cruise control. This is a 12 speed automatic and shifts smoother than my previous trucks. The load I'm picking up should be heavy, so we'll see how it does.

The list here Paid CDL Training Programs is not every company that offers paid training and many of those listed have changed the way they do things.

For example CFI, who I trained with and drive for. They just raised the pay students get once they upgrade.

Layers, good gloves. Something to break the wind. Sometimes you can get good stuff at a place like Goodwill. You may need something that comes off easy if it's warm in the truck.

^^^^^ Oh, WOW ~!!!

I LOVE it, so far! What say you ? Looks cozy as heck, Big Scott . . . I want one!

Come to CFI we have plenty.

Here are some interior pics before I got it set up.

Bed

Top Bunk

Microwave Spot

11-17-20 Moving starts tonight.

GRRRRR... right ?!?!?

Let the FUN BEGIN~!!! Happy MOVING, Big Scott~!!!

ps: Does the interior 'really' look like Rick's pix? You could take a pic or 2 for us too, ya know~!!! Loving the red, way better than the white personally.

No, but I'll take some later.

11-17-20 Moving starts tonight.

Thanks everyone. I hope to be back in Joplin by Tuesday. I don't have the hours to get back sooner.

A brand new truck. I will be moving in soon. I'm stacked on some loads right now.

Starting mileage.

First off, don't quit. We have all had these problems. Many of us passed out CDL test on the third try. Ask for help and relax. You can do this.

For others wanting to get into trucking, this is a perfect example of why we support and recommend Paid CDL Training Programs.

Why pay and drive every day for what you can get for free? With these programs the company has a vested interest in your success.

Run run run. Seems like there is more freight than drivers.

Most guys use pee bottles. Some dispose of full ones discreetly, inconsiderate ones don't. Some of us wash and reuse the same ones. Since I have never termed, I can't help much there. Communication is key.

You can always pull into a rest area or truck stop.

I only sip water during the day to lessen the need to stop.

Hope that helps.

I started my career and still with CFI. My training did not cost me a penny. Simple stay the year. Money I paid for DOT physical, permit test, CDL and Hazmat background check were all reimbursed. When they renew, they get reimbursed.

Every Paid CDL Training Program is a little different. However, work the contract and it's free.

Because the company has a vested interest in your success, they will put more effort into you and more quickly forgive those minor accidents.

It takes them a couple of years to make back the money they invest in students.

Why pay thousands of dollars out of pocket for what you can get for free?

For information, every DOT physical is brand new and has nothing to do with your last one. If you take one this morning and pass, then another this afternoon and don't pass. The most recent one is what counts. It is very important to fill them out the same. This is a federal legal document, any missing or falsified info will be problems.

I try to check in often. I limit my replies to those I think can help. I have been getting plenty of miles. Many 600 mile days have been needed on my loads.

As of 11/8/2020 Students while with their trainer/finisher go from 26 to 29 CPM. Upon upgrade they go to 35 CPM. At 60,000 miles they go to 42 CPM. Then it a while at that. At 125,000 miles it goes to 43 CPM.

Everyone else gets a 1 CPM boost.

They have also recently raised Hazmat, layover, Finisher and boarder crossing pay.

Training is free, time with finisher is dispatched solo, trainer in passenger seat while you drive. We have plenty of miles for you as well.