Comments By Maurice R.

Day 1: there was alot of paper work. On this day we went through the cdl handbook sections part by part and read through and took the test at the end an afterwards we were given an actual test! On this day we met our teachers who are some awesome people! We also ( for those of us out of towners like me) got assigned housing this day and it was pretty awesome! The housing was great! Washing machine dryer, upstairs/downstairs, cable, fridge and nice beds with towels and rags included for washing haha. The class on Monday was from 8/8 and today it was from 7/7 and the permit test is on Friday! I have my permit so I'll just go over the pretrip and also go over the sections with everyone else!!! Met my roommates who are awesome!

Day 2 Spent more time going over the handbook and also watched some videos! We take a break after each test on each section! Today I had to go take a drug test and physical and also an optional hair follicle drug test, I'm going to Melton truck lines and they do hair follicle so here at ttds they give you one just so you can be assured that everything is ok before going to a carrier and seeing that it's a no go and having to deal with the hassle of what that brings! After this I came back to the classroom and began to go over the handbook again and then we left! Not much of an explanation I do understand! I'm very tired lol will keep all updated!

Hey all just getting this thread ready for whats to come definitely exciting and I will keep you all posted on the details.! God bless!

Awesome man! I'll be coming to Melton on the 9th of January! Definitely looking forward to it! Any tips?

So awesome!! Brother we would love some pictures of the ride and the wagon!

I Feel that way everyday I wait for cdl training Lol its a mutual feeling brother! The excitement will be fulfilled simply because time never stops! Haha what a relief! Just imagine waiting 45 days or 45 minutes! Haha I have about 50 days left until School! I'm super excited! Lol I drive trucks at my job in the yard and I am always feeling so tempted to just leave and stroll down the interstate...... Then reality sinks in and I realize that I would end more than just my career in trucking if I did such a thing lol so I wait and I utilize the time I have to practice backing or shifting. Good to know your not alone! Ever! So yes... I understand you...

Sounds awesome man! Keep it coming brother! I am looking forward to hearing more from you!

Haha welcome! I'm a "wannabe" myself! Lol I drive trucks at my job daily but only around the yard! I'm excited to stretch my legs like you are saying and leap into the industry! I'll be joining the ranks in the first week of December and I too will document that said journey!! God bless brother!

Brett and all the other moderators, posters, and soon-to-be trucking brethren... I want to personally thank all of you for your willingness to share your wealth of knowledge, experiences, and expertise in regards to the incredible world of trucking. I have decided to humbly attempt to join your ranks in hopes I too can possibly add to this plethora of goodies in the future. All the information here has (and I know will continue to be) invaluable to me and many more who will come after me. I am truly grateful that I stumbled upon this site before the many other "wannabes". Y'all take the word "truth" in the title of this site seriously and I for one appreciate it. Hopefully I'm going to begin my journey into this amazing world at Jim Palmer within the next couple of weeks. I'm also going to try to document said journey here, as those who have gone before me that have done that have been a great help. Again...THANK YOU ALL!! God bless and God Speed!! 😎😏😉😊😁

Welcome to the forum and can't wait to here about someone else's journey. Time flies out here, I have 5 months solo experience already. Seems like the other day I was just asking general questions and now I am a full fledged driver!

This is great info. I will consider this when coming into the industry in December! It seems exciting! Haha

Hey old Roadie congratulations! I'll be on the lookout for you! W.w. Delivers alot at the Snyder Lance in Charlotte! That's where I work! I wash fuel and drive the trucks there!

I pray blessings to you brother!

Thanks my friend! I'm headed to Deerfield MA to get some taters on Saturday morning for a Monday delivery in Charlotte. I'll see if I can track you down and say hi!

Alrighty! I'll keep my eye out for you!!

Awesomenessessesss! CONGRATS! Keep us updated and get some rest!!